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Molino los Arcos, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Molino los Arcos is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 763. Elevation: 7,024 ft (2,141 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

763 Population 3/sq mi density
7,024 ft Elevation 2,141 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
69.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population763
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain69.2 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Elevation7,024 ft (2,141 m)
Population763
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation7,024 ft (2,141 m)
Coordinates16.7456°, -92.6094°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation69.2 inches (1,758 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Molino los Arcos

Molino los Arcos is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 763. The city sits at an elevation of 7,024 feet (2,141 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 24 business establishments.

Income: Molino los Arcos vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)24

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Molino los Arcos

Molino los Arcos has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (13.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1153 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.8°C / 57°F 6.7° / 20.8° 3.3
Feb 14.9°C / 59°F 7.2° / 22.6° 11.7
Mar 16.1°C / 61°F 8.2° / 24° 16.9
Apr 17.6°C / 64°F 9.5° / 25.6° 45.0
May 18°C / 64°F 11.2° / 24.8° 140.8
Jun 18°C / 64°F 12.3° / 23.8° 221.6
Jul 17.8°C / 64°F 11.5° / 24.1° 147.0
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 11.9° / 24.4° 177.7
Sep 18°C / 64°F 12.1° / 23.8° 233.8
Oct 16.6°C / 62°F 10.7° / 22.5° 101.7
Nov 14.8°C / 59°F 8.4° / 21.2° 39.0
Dec 13.8°C / 57°F 6.6° / 21° 14.2
Molino los Arcos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 69.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,024 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above Mexico avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,024 ft (2,141 m)
Area305.0 sq mi (789.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates16.7456°N, 92.6094°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.2"
82% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.82"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

429 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 9, 2025.

Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 92 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 86 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 109 km
Nov 28, 2001 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico M6.4 141 km
Jan 16, 2002 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico M6.4 149 km
Jan 19, 2001 6 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico M6.0 150 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 25 km
Jan 17, 2009 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico M5.8 113 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 136 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 36 km
Oct 17, 2000 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico M5.8 148 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 131 km
Jan 9, 2001 7 km NE of Nuevo Milenio Valdivia, Mexico M5.6 137 km
Aug 12, 2019 7 km NE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M5.5 147 km
Sep 1, 2012 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico M5.5 60 km
May 23, 2016 9 km WSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 137 km
Aug 5, 2024 17 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 142 km
Feb 8, 2002 7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico M5.4 89 km
Jun 7, 2009 5 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 101 km
Jun 19, 2021 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M5.4 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 150 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS Meteorological 50.0 m 19 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (95 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 95 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
March 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 8.8 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 6.1 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 6.6 in
September 60°F (16°C) 8.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
November 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Molino los Arcos has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 54°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.8") and January the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Molino los Arcos

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Miguel Hidalgo
Escuela Primaria del Estado Aquiles Serdán
Escuela Secundaria Técnica Industrial 80
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Radio Stations near Molino los Arcos

24 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
XHEXA "Exa FM" 104.9 FM Mexico City, DF electronica, latin pop MP3 128 kbps
RADIO ZOQUE 105.9 (Tuxtla) - 105.9 FM - XHLM-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 105.9 fm, américa MP3
LA KEBUENA 100.1 (Tuxtla) - 100.1 FM - XHUD-FM - Radio Núcleo - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 100.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
XERED "Radio RED" 1110 AM Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, news AAC+ 32 kbps
Free FM 80´s Mexico #80s, 1980s MP3 320 kbps
XHSON "Beat" 100.9 FM Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, lounge MP3 48 kbps
XHSH-FM "Amor 95.3" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, mexico city AAC+ 48 kbps
Roca Fm Clasicos Mexico 60s, 70s MP3 320 kbps
UNICACH Radio MP3 128 kbps
XERC-FM 97.7 "Radio Centro" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, contemporary hits AAC+ 32 kbps
XEJP-FM "Joya 93.7" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, contemporary music AAC+ 32 kbps
XHFO "Radio RED" 92.1 FM Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, grc AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Zoque 105.9 FM MP3
EXA FM 98.5 (Tuxtla) - 98.5 FM - XHCQ-FM - Valanci Media Group - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, CHiapas 98.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
XEL-AM 1260 "La Comadre" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, grupera AAC+ 48 kbps
XEX 730 "W Deportes" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, mexico city AAC+ 128 kbps
XEQR "Radio Centro" 1030 AM Mexico City, DF mexico city, talk AAC+ 32 kbps
La Ke Buena Comitán - 92.5 FM - XHFRT-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Comitán, Chiapas 92.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Radio Zoque (Tuxtla) - 105.9 FM - XHLM-FM - Grupo As Comunicación - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 105.9 fm, américa MP3
JOYA 101.7 (Tuxtla) - 101.7 FM - XHVV-FM - Valanci Media Group - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 101.7 fm, américa AAC
XHPOP-FM 99.3 "Radio Disney" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, dance AAC+ 56 kbps
LOS40 Tuxtla - 96.1 FM - XHTGZ-FM - Radio Núcleo - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 96.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Poderosa (Tuxtla) - 91.1 FM - XHIO-FM - Grupo As Comunicación - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 91.1 fm, américa MP3
LOS40 Comitán - 95.7 FM - XHCTS-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Comitán, Chiapas 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Molino los Arcos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cafemuseo cafe
Ex Convento de Santo Domingo
Museo de Culturas Populares
Museo de la Medicina Maya
Museo Mesoamericano del Jade
Museo Mesoamericano del Jade
Museo Sergio Castro
Museo textiles de mundo maya
Museum of Amber
Na Bolom
Na Bolom

Libraries in Molino los Arcos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Cafe y librería de oscasion0.0
Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Molino los Arcos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadito 2
Mercado
Mercado de Dulces y Artesanías
Mercado Jose Castillo Tielemans
Mercado La Hormiga
Mercado La Hormiga
Mercado Merposur
Mercado Merposur
Mercado Zona Norte, Chiapas Solidario
Mercado Zona Norte, Chiapas Solidario
Mercaltos
Mercaltos
Tianguis Agroecologico y Artesanal
Tianguis Agroecologico y Artesanal

Stadiums & Teams in Molino los Arcos

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Molino los Arcos

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angel Albino Corzo International AirportTGZMedium Airport
Terán Air BaseMedium Airport
Comitan AirportSmall Airport
Francisco Sarabia National AirportSmall Airport
Miguel Aleman AirportSmall Airport
San Antonio Copalar AirportCJTSmall Airport
San Luis de Ocosingo AirportSmall Airport
Yalcok AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Molino los Arcos

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Al-Kauzar
Comunidad Musulmana Ahmadía
Cuxtitali
iglesia de la virgen del rosario
Imam Malik
Kairos
mezquita imman Malik

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Molino los Arcos

What is the population of Molino los Arcos?

Molino los Arcos has a population of 763 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 305.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Molino los Arcos?

Molino los Arcos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 69.2 inches.

How is the job market in Molino los Arcos?

The job market in Molino los Arcos is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 24 business establishments in the area.

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