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Potrerillos, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Potrerillos is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 1,542. Elevation: 6,050 ft (1,844 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

1,542 Population 1,329/sq mi density
6,050 ft Elevation 1,844 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
24.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Potrerillos

The Potrerillos Formation is a geologic formation in Mexico. It preserves fossils dating back to the Early Paleocene period.

People

Population1,542
Density1,329/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.7%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain24.4 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation6,050 ft (1,844 m)
Population1,542
Population Density1,329 / sq mi
Elevation6,050 ft (1,844 m)
Coordinates20.3379°, -103.3778°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation24.4 inches (621 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Potrerillos

Potrerillos is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 1,542. The city sits at an elevation of 6,050 feet (1,844 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 49 business establishments.

Income: Potrerillos vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)49

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Potrerillos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 70°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 24.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,050 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,050 ft (1,844 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density1,329/sq mi
Coordinates20.3379°N, 103.3778°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.4"
36% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.90"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

62 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 16, 2025.

Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 105 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 141 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 102 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 96 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 97 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 101 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 48 km
Jun 24, 1994 10 km NW of Pueblo Juárez (La Magdalena), Mexico M4.4 140 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 144 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 124 km
Apr 29, 2017 11 km SW of Minatitlán, Mexico M4.3 141 km
Oct 4, 2017 9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico M4.3 149 km
Jan 11, 2011 2 km NE of Comala, Mexico M4.3 117 km
Jun 5, 2005 2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico M4.2 100 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 11 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 49 km
Sep 17, 2002 4 km NE of Pueblo Juárez (La Magdalena), Mexico M4.2 139 km
Oct 25, 1992 1 km WSW of Tolimán, Mexico M4.2 101 km
Aug 1, 1994 5 km NNE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.2 135 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 134 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 218 km
2022 Roslyn Category 3 289 km
2021 Rick Category 2 224 km
2021 Nora Category 1 210 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 284 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 188 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 108 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 265 km
2013 Erick Category 1 286 km
2012 Bud Category 2 274 km
2011 Jova Category 2 171 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 202 km
2009 Andres Category 1 262 km
2006 John Category 3 286 km
2006 Lane Category 1 298 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 259 km
1996 Alma Category 2 280 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 196 km
1996 Boris Category 1 220 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 2,000 150 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 98 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (95 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 95 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 147 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 155 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
February 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 6.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 8.9 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 7.4 in
September 67°F (20°C) 6.0 in
October 65°F (19°C) 2.4 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Potrerillos has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 59°F in December to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.9") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Potrerillos

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Benito Juarez
Miguel Hidalgo
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Radio Stations near Potrerillos

50 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.3 (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.3 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio Metrópoli – XEAD-AM entrevistas, news MP3 64 kbps
92.3 Fiesta Mexicana (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.3 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
MATCH 90.3 (GDL) - 90.3 FM - XHEMIA-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, Jalisco 90.3 fm, acir AAC+ 56 kbps
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.3 (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.3 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
LA TAPATIA 103.5 (GDL) - 103.5 FM - XHRX-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 103.5 fm, américa MP3
City Pop Guadalajara citypop, kpop MP3
Retro 107.5 (GDL) - 107.5 FM - XHVOZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco 107.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
XEDK -1250 AM AAC+ 64 kbps
RADIO METRÓPOLI 1150 (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1150 am, am MP3 64 kbps
Internet Public Radio artist, arts MP3 256 kbps
Globo 98.7 (Guadalajara) - 98.7 FM - XHLC-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 98.7 fm, adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
LA KEBUENA 97.1 (GDL) - 97.1 FM - XEBA-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 97.1 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
+2ToneRoom Radio (GDL) - Online - www.2toneroom.net - Guadalajara, Jalisco américa, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 105.9 (GDL) - 105.9 FM - XHQJ-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 105.9 fm, 1970s MP3
Zona Tres (Guadalajara) - 91.5 FM - XHGEO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 91.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
Cumbia - La Musica Que Nos Gusta cumbia, tropical AAC
1150 Radio Metrópoli (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1150 am, am MP3 64 kbps
RADIO MUJER 92.7 (GDL) - 92.7 FM - XHEAAA-FM - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.7 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
LA Q 820 (GDL) - 820 AM - XEBA-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 820 am, am MP3 128 kbps
W DEPORTES 1010 (GDL) - 1010 AM - XEHL-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1010 am, am MP3 128 kbps
VOX FM Radio Hits 95.9 (GDL) - 95.9 FM - XHABCJ-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 95.9 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
AMOR 93.1 (GDL) - 93.1 FM - XHPI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, Jalisco 93.1 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Mujer 92.7 family, latin AAC+ 128 kbps
1310 Radio Vital (GDL) - 1310 AM - XETIA-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1310 am, am MP3 64 kbps
LA COYOTERA 102.3 (GDL) - 102.3 FM - XHSCDQ-FM - Comunica-Acción y Cultura del Occidente de México, A.C. - Guadalajara, Jalisco 102.3 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
millenium bella musica classical AAC+ 128 kbps
KY 94.7 (GDL) - 94.7 FM - XHDK-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco 94.7 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
ARROBA FM 88.7 (GDL) - 88.7 FM - XHGDL-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 88.7 fm, @fm MP3
Radio Gallito Guadalajara Jalisco MP3 128 kbps
92.3FM Fiesta Méxicana AAC+ 128 kbps
Los 40 (Guadalajara) - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco AAC+ 56 kbps
MAGIA DIGITAL 89.9 (GDL) - 89.9 FM - XHRA-FM - MegaRadio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 89.9 fm, américa MP3
EXA FM 101.1 (GDL) - 101.1 FM - XHMA-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 101.1 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
UNIVERSAL Guadalajara - 700 AM - XEDKR-AM - Grupo Radio Centro - Guadalajara, JC 700, 700 am AAC+ 32 kbps
ZONA TRES 91.5 (GDL) - 91.5 FM - XHGEO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 91.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
W RADIO 101.5 (GDL) - 101.5 FM - XHWK-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 101.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
LA BUENA ONDA 101.9 (GDL) - 101.9 FM - XEAD-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 101.9 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
RADIO CAÑÓN 580 (GDL) - 580 AM - XEAV-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 580 am, am MP3 128 kbps
VALLES DIGITAL RADIO 1210 (El Arenal) - 1210 AM - XECSAC-AM - El Arenal, Jalisco 1210 am, am MP3 64 kbps
RADIO GALLITO 760 (GDL) - 760 AM - XEZZ-AM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 760 am, am AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio Mujer 92.7 FM (Guadalajara) - 92.7 FM - XHEAAA-FM - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco AAC+ 128 kbps
RADIO VITAL 1310 (Guadalajara) - 1310 AM - XETIA-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1310 am, am MP3 64 kbps
XEHK 960 (GDL) - 960 AM - XEHK-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 960 am, am MP3
Radio REAL - Radio fuera de la radio preguntale a gonzalo MP3 320 kbps
+Somos + Radio (GDL) - Online - www.somosmasradio.com - Somos+Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco américa, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
FORMULA MELÓDICA 97.9 (GDL) - 97.9 FM - XETIA-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 97.9 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
LOS40 102.7 (GDL) - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 102.7 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
+Trónica FM (Sayula) - Online - www.tronica.fm - Sayula, Jalisco américa, club dance MP3 192 kbps
DK 1250 (GDL) - 1250 AM - XEDK-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1250 am, am AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Potrerillos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Estacion del Ferrocarril

Libraries in Potrerillos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Magdalena Sofía0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal 'Huehuehtlahtolli'0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal 'Profa. María del Refugio Pérez de la Torre'0.0

Farmers Markets in Potrerillos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Las Pintitas
Mercado Municipal Atequiza
Mercado Municipal de Zacoalco de Torres
Mercado Publico
Mercado San Isidro
Mercado Villas Andalucía

Stadiums & Teams in Potrerillos

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Potrerillos

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Agricola La Tuxcana AirportSmall Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez AirportSmall Airport
El Petacal AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Pacana AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
San Gabriel AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Vientos de la Vega AirportSmall Airport
Zapopan Air Force BaseSmall Airport
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Potrerillos

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clínica Santa Rosa del Valle

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 Potrerillos

What is the population of Potrerillos?

Potrerillos has a population of 1,542 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1,329 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Potrerillos?

Potrerillos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.4 inches.

How is the job market in Potrerillos?

The job market in Potrerillos is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 49 business establishments in the area.

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