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Ocotillo, Mexico

Colima · Mexico

Ocotillo is a small town in Colima, Mexico with a population of 571. Elevation: 2,933 ft (894 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

571 Population 371/sq mi density
2,933 ft Elevation 894 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
39.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population571
Density371/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.5%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain39.1 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation2,933 ft (894 m)
Population571
Population Density371 / sq mi
Elevation2,933 ft (894 m)
Coordinates19.3334°, -103.6501°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceColima
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation39.1 inches (994 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ocotillo

Ocotillo is a small town in Mexico (Colima) with a population of 571. The city sits at an elevation of 2,933 feet (894 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 18 business establishments.

Income: Ocotillo vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)18

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Ocotillo

Ocotillo has an average annual temperature of 26.4°C (80°F). The hottest month is Jun (28.4°C), the coldest is Jan (24.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 884 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.5°C / 76°F 16.7° / 32.2° 14.6
Feb 24.9°C / 77°F 17° / 32.8° 24.1
Mar 25.2°C / 77°F 16.9° / 33.6° 2.3
Apr 26.2°C / 79°F 17.8° / 34.7° 0.0
May 27.6°C / 82°F 19.9° / 35.4° 14.2
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 22.2° / 34.5° 119.9
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 21.9° / 33.8° 187.9
Aug 27.6°C / 82°F 21.8° / 33.5° 195.8
Sep 27°C / 81°F 21.9° / 32.2° 219.5
Oct 27°C / 81°F 21.3° / 32.7° 80.6
Nov 26°C / 79°F 18.7° / 33.2° 19.5
Dec 24.8°C / 77°F 17.1° / 32.4° 5.7
Ocotillo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 265 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 39.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,933 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,933 ft (894 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density371/sq mi
Coordinates19.3334°N, 103.6501°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.1"
3% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.50"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

452 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 6, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 66 km
Sep 19, 2022 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M7.6 122 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 79 km
Sep 22, 2022 55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M6.8 140 km
May 20, 2001 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico M6.3 102 km
Jan 12, 2025 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico M6.2 97 km
Apr 29, 2001 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M6.2 115 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 70 km
Jan 22, 2003 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.9 95 km
Feb 9, 2018 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.8 114 km
Sep 20, 2022 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.8 110 km
Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 140 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 91 km
Feb 28, 2005 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M5.6 118 km
Feb 20, 2013 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.6 87 km
Jan 22, 2003 42 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.5 109 km
Oct 18, 1995 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.5 141 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 82 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 62 km
May 9, 1996 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M5.3 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

32 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 247 km
2023 Lidia Category 4 182 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 104 km
2021 Rick Category 2 164 km
2021 Nora Category 1 175 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 227 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 107 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 134 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 155 km
2013 Erick Category 1 182 km
2012 Bud Category 3 200 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 284 km
2011 Jova Category 3 155 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 99 km
2009 Andres Category 1 158 km
2006 John Category 4 182 km
2006 Lane Category 2 247 km
1996 Alma Category 2 198 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 91 km
1996 Boris Category 1 168 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1818 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 13.9 m 2,000 40 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 66 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 78 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 43 km
1973 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 56 117 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 143 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 28 km
2022 MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 2 122 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 79 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 20 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 6.3 in Warmest
July 71°F (22°C) 8.5 in Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 8.2 in
September 71°F (22°C) 8.0 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
November 67°F (20°C) 0.9 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.7 in

Ocotillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 63°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.5") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Ocotillo

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Emiliano Zapata
Primero de Mayo
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Radio Stations near Ocotillo

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Mejor Manzanillo - 96.3 FM - XHECS-FM - Manzanillo, CL 96.3, 96.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
LA KEBUENA 95.5 (Colima) - 95.5 FM - XHCMM-FM - 95.5 FM - Luna Medios - Coalcomán, Michoacán 95.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LA PODEROSA 93.1 (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz 93.1 fm, américa MP3
VIDA AZUL 99.5 (Tuxpan) - 99.5 FM - XHTVR-FM - Radiorama - Tuxpan, Veracruz 99.5 fm, américa MP3
AMOR ES 95.1 (Ciudad Guzmán) - 95.1 FM - XHBC-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco 95.1 fm, amor es MP3 40 kbps
Radio Moyo (Tecomán) - Online - Tecomán, CL bailable, dance AAC+ 64 kbps
CONEXIÓN 98.1 (Colima) - 98.1 FM - XHIRC-FM - Instituto Colimense de Radio y Televisión - Colima, Colima 98.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Colima - 99.7 FM - XHCOC-FM - JA Radio - Colima, Colima 99.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Tecomán) - 90.5 FM - XHECO-FM - Radiorama / Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Tecomán, Colima 90.5 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
Lokura FM Grupera Colima 104.5 FM banda, banda norteña AAC 130 kbps
Latidos FM - Online - www.lunamedios.com - Luna Medios - Colima, Colima colima, colima city MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Colima - 92.5 FM - XHUU-FM - Radio Colima - Colima, CL 92.5, 92.5 fm UNKNOWN 250 kbps
EXA FM 99.7 (Colima) - 99.7 FM - XHCOC-FM - JA Radio - Colima, Colima 99.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
SUPER (Colima) - 98.9 FM - XHERL-FM - Radiorama - Colima, Colima 98.9 fm, clásicos MP3 96 kbps
La Poderosa (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz 93.1 fm, américa MP3

Museums in Ocotillo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Jorge Chávez Carrillo
Museo de Artes Populares
Museo de Artes Populares "María Teresa Pomar"
Museo de Ciencia y Tecnología Xoloitzcuintle
Museo de las Culturas de Occidente "María Ahumada de Gómez"
Museo Fernando del Paso
Museo Griselda Álvarez
Museo Nacional de la Escultura Sebastian
Museo Palacio de Colima
Museo Regional de Historia de Colima
Museo Universitario Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo
Museo Universitario Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo
Salón del títere "Rosa María Espinal"

Libraries in Ocotillo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivo Histórico del Estado de Colima0.0
Archivo Histórico del Municipio de Colima0.0
Área de la Salud0.0
Biblioteca "Herminio Candelario"0.0
Biblioteca Campus Colima "Lic. Francisco Velasco Curiel"0.0
Biblioteca Central Estatal "Profra. Rafaela Suárez"0.0
Biblioteca de Ciencias "Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Hurtado"0.0
Biblioteca de Ciencias "Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Hurtado"0.0
Biblioteca de Ciencias Aplicadas0.0
Biblioteca de Ciencias Biomédicas0.0
Biblioteca de Ciencias Políticas y Jurídicas0.0
Biblioteca de Ciencias Sociales0.0
Biblioteca La Caja0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "María del Refugio Morales"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Maestro Victoriano Guzmán"0.0
Biblioteca Real Centenario0.0
Hemeroteca Universidad de Colima0.0
Hemeroteca y Archivo Histórico de la Universidad de Colima0.0
Piedra Rosa0.0

Farmers Markets in Ocotillo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Albarrada
Mercado El Manchón
Mercado Francisco Villa
Mercado Gral. Manuel Álvarez
Mercado José Juárez Martinez
Mercado Obregón
Mercado Placetas "Constituyente Francisco Ramírez Villarreal"

Restaurants in Ocotillo

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Theatres in Ocotillo

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Foro Cultural de Ocotillo

Breweries in Ocotillo

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería de Colima
Volcánika Cervecería
Volcánika Cervecería

Stadiums & Teams in Ocotillo

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Airports Near Ocotillo

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International AirportCLQMedium Airport
Aeródromo Aerofumigaciones NarvaezSmall Airport
Aeródromo C.P.A. Roberto Nevarez DominguezSmall Airport
Aeródromo Cerro de OrtegaSmall Airport
Aeródromo El JabalíSmall Airport
Aeródromo ElévateSmall Airport
Aeródromo La Joya BrunSmall Airport
Aeródromo La TigreraSmall Airport
Agricola La Tuxcana AirportSmall Airport
Autlán AirportSmall Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez AirportSmall Airport
Coahuayana AirportSmall Airport
El Petacal AirportSmall Airport
Pablo L. Sidar AirportSmall Airport
San Gabriel AirportSmall Airport
San Vicente AirportSmall Airport
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Ocotillo

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Apac Colima Centro Integral de Rehabilitación IAP
Centro de Rehabilitación y Educación Especial (CREE)
Clínica para adicciones "Un paso hacia la recuperación"
Unidad Básica de Rehabilitación
Unidad Básica de Rehabilitación de Comala
Unidad de Rehabilitación Dr. José Ismael Mariscal

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ocotillo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla de Ocotillo

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 Ocotillo

What is the population of Ocotillo?

Ocotillo has a population of 571 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 371 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ocotillo?

Ocotillo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.1 inches.

How is the job market in Ocotillo?

The job market in Ocotillo is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 18 business establishments in the area.

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