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Pénjamo, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

Pénjamo is a mid-size city in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 40,070. Elevation: 5,810 ft (1,771 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

40,070 Population 63/sq mi density
5,810 ft Elevation 1,771 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
13.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population40,070
Density63/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain13.0 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation5,810 ft (1,771 m)
Population40,070
Population Density63 / sq mi
Elevation5,810 ft (1,771 m)
Coordinates20.4311°, -101.7226°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation13.0 inches (330 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pénjamo

Pénjamo is a mid-size city in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 40,070. The city sits at an elevation of 5,810 feet (1,771 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,282 business establishments.

Income: Pénjamo vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)1,282

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Pénjamo

Pénjamo has an average annual temperature of 19.5°C (67°F). The hottest month is May (24.1°C), the coldest is Jan (15.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 666 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.4°C / 60°F 3° / 27.5° 2.5
Feb 17.3°C / 63°F 4.3° / 31.1° 6.8
Mar 20.4°C / 69°F 7.7° / 33.5° 1.6
Apr 22.5°C / 73°F 10.1° / 34.9° 5.0
May 24.1°C / 75°F 12.5° / 35.8° 23.8
Jun 23.1°C / 74°F 13.1° / 35° 96.9
Jul 20.8°C / 69°F 12.5° / 30.9° 185.8
Aug 19.9°C / 68°F 12.2° / 28.6° 171.0
Sep 19.4°C / 67°F 9.8° / 28.3° 108.0
Oct 18.5°C / 65°F 7.7° / 28.6° 44.3
Nov 17.4°C / 63°F 6.4° / 28.4° 10.6
Dec 15.4°C / 60°F 4.3° / 27° 10.1
Pénjamo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 13.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,810 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,810 ft (1,771 m)
Area636.5 sq mi (1,648.5 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates20.4311°N, 101.7226°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.0"
66% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.05"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 15, 2023.

Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 119 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 128 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 149 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 104 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 120 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 109 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 103 km
Jan 28, 2011 3 km SSE of Lombardía, Mexico M4.1 148 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 75 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 119 km
Apr 7, 2003 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico M4.0 124 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 113 km
Apr 7, 2003 1 km E of Los Limones, Mexico M3.9 124 km
Apr 2, 2003 1 km SSW of Tacátzcuaro, Mexico M3.9 117 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 26 km
Sep 13, 2004 17 km N of Tazumbo, Mexico M3.9 145 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 115 km
May 9, 2003 3 km SSE of J. Jesús Díaz Tzirio, Mexico M3.8 104 km
Nov 15, 2000 9 km SSE of Carapán, Mexico M3.8 77 km
Jul 6, 2004 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico M3.8 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Rick (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rick Category 2 212 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 279 km
1996 Alma Category 2 280 km
1996 Boris Category 1 199 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 293 km
1992 Virgil Category 2 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (65 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 65 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.5 in
February 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in
July 71°F (22°C) 7.1 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 6.0 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.6 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Pénjamo has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 59°F in December to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and March the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Pénjamo

Institution Type Founded Website
Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Abasolo University - ,
Universidad Politécnica de Pénjamo University - Visit →

Schools in Pénjamo

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Preparatoria Conalep - - - -
Niños Héroes - - - -
Rafael Ramírez - - - -
Miguel Hidalgo Federal - - - -
Miguel Hidalgo Estatal - - - -
Secundaria Oficial - - - -
Secundaria Técnica No. 9 - - - -
Escuela Secundaria General Antonio Gómez Rodríguez - - - -
Escuela de Nivel Medio Superior de Pénjamo - - - -
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Radio Stations near Pénjamo

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO LOBO 106.3 (Irapuato) - 106.3 FM - XHITO-FM - Grupo Radar - Irapuato, Guanajuato 106.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
LA PERRONA 92.5 (Irapuato) - 92.5 FM - XHSAG-FM - Grupo El Salmantino - Irapuato, Guanajuato 92.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 107.9 (Irapuato) - 107.9 FM - XHWE-FM - Radio Grupo Antonio Contreras - Irapuato, Guanajuato 107.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 93.5 (Irapuato) - 93.5 FM - XHNY-FM - Irapuato, Guanajuato 93.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
RADAR 94.3 (Irapuato) - 94.3 FM - XHJTA-FM - Grupo Radar - Irapuato, Guanajuato 94.3 fm, contemporary hits radio AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Pénjamo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
CASA DE MIGUEL HIDALGO
Museo Hidalgo

Libraries in Pénjamo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Jaime Torres Bodet0.0

Farmers Markets in Pénjamo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hidalgo

Cafes in Pénjamo

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Juárez 10

Bus Stations in Pénjamo

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Central de Pénjamo

Gas Stations in Pénjamo

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Banks in Pénjamo

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Pénjamo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pénjamo

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Guanajuato International AirportBJXLarge Airport
Aeródromo de Campo Cortés-Small Airport
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio Sitio-Small Airport
Aeródromo El Tepozán-Small Airport
Aeródromo Sofía-Small Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)-Small Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal Airport-Small Airport
La Piedad Airport-Small Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Pénjamo

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CAISES Abasolo
IMSS
ISSSTE

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pénjamo

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sagrada Familia
San Antonio
San Francisco de Asís
Señora de Guadalupe
Señora de la Cuevita Santa
Señora de los Remedios
Templo de Corral de Piedra

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 Pénjamo

What is the population of Pénjamo?

Pénjamo has a population of 40,070 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 63 people per square mile, spread across 636.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pénjamo?

Pénjamo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.0 inches.

How is the job market in Pénjamo?

The job market in Pénjamo is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,282 business establishments in the area.

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