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Portes Gil, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Portes Gil is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 2,353. Elevation: 4,288 ft (1,307 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

2,353 Population 1,014/sq mi density
4,288 ft Elevation 1,307 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
32.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,353
Density1,014/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.7%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain32.6 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation4,288 ft (1,307 m)
Population2,353
Population Density1,014 / sq mi
Elevation4,288 ft (1,307 m)
Coordinates20.6581°, -103.9384°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation32.6 inches (828 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Portes Gil

Portes Gil is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 2,353. The city sits at an elevation of 4,288 feet (1,307 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 75 business establishments.

Income: Portes Gil vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)75

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Portes Gil enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 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 32.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,288 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above Mexico avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,288 ft (1,307 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density1,014/sq mi
Coordinates20.6581°N, 103.9384°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.6"
14% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.35"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 16, 2025.

Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 143 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 38 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 134 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 47 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 143 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 132 km
Jan 11, 2011 2 km NE of Comala, Mexico M4.3 147 km
Jun 15, 2013 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico M4.2 141 km
Oct 25, 1992 1 km WSW of Tolimán, Mexico M4.2 118 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 133 km
Jun 5, 2005 2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico M4.2 140 km
May 29, 2000 9 km NW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 125 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 116 km
Apr 15, 1999 21 km WSW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 143 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 75 km
Apr 2, 1998 7 km N of Minatitlán, Mexico M4.1 134 km
Jul 5, 2015 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico M4.1 110 km
May 7, 1998 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.1 136 km
Dec 14, 2013 4 km NNW of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.1 137 km
Jul 24, 2000 5 km W of Jiquilpan, Mexico M4.1 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

29 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 69 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 252 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 221 km
2022 Orlene Category 2 293 km
2021 Rick Category 2 286 km
2021 Nora Category 1 152 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 245 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 176 km
2018 Willa Category 3 296 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 51 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 280 km
2013 Erick Category 1 277 km
2012 Bud Category 2 255 km
2011 Jova Category 2 127 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 212 km
2009 Andres Category 1 267 km
2006 John Category 3 264 km
2006 Lane Category 2 249 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 191 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 115 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 133 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (79 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 79 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 93 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 132 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 6.5 in Warmest
July 73°F (23°C) 8.4 in Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 6.9 in
September 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in

Portes Gil has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 62°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.4") and April the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Portes Gil

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jose Ma Morelos Y Pavon
Luis De La Pe�a
Miguel Hidalgo
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Radio Stations near Portes Gil

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3
VALLES DIGITAL RADIO 1210 (El Arenal) - 1210 AM - XECSAC-AM - El Arenal, Jalisco 1210 am, am MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Portes Gil

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura de Teuchitlán
Museo
Museo
Museo De Guachimontones
Museum Los Abuelos
National Museum of the Tequila

Libraries in Portes Gil

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca infantil.0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Publica #20.0
Bilioteca CUVALLES0.0
Ex Hospital Hilarión Romero0.0

Farmers Markets in Portes Gil

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado Ahualulco de mercado
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Teuchitlán
Mercado Sebastian Allende

Breweries in Portes Gil

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Casa Sauza

Stadiums & Teams in Portes Gil

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Portes Gil

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Amatlan de Jora AirportSmall Airport
Cap. Jorge García Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Cuautla AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Mecatillo AirportSmall Airport
Pacana AirportSmall Airport
Vientos de la Vega AirportSmall Airport
Zapopan Air Force BaseSmall Airport

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 Portes Gil

What is the population of Portes Gil?

Portes Gil has a population of 2,353 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1,014 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Portes Gil?

Portes Gil enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.6 inches.

How is the job market in Portes Gil?

The job market in Portes Gil is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 75 business establishments in the area.

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