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San Miguel Octopan, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

San Miguel Octopan is a small city in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 13,303. Elevation: 5,797 ft (1,767 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,303 Population 50/sq mi density
5,797 ft Elevation 1,767 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
16.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population13,303
Density50/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain16.6 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation5,797 ft (1,767 m)
Population13,303
Population Density50 / sq mi
Elevation5,797 ft (1,767 m)
Coordinates20.5743°, -100.7478°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation16.6 inches (421 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Miguel Octopan

San Miguel Octopan is a small city in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 13,303. The city sits at an elevation of 5,797 feet (1,767 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 426 business establishments.

Income: San Miguel Octopan vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)426

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in San Miguel Octopan

San Miguel Octopan has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F). The hottest month is May (22.7°C), the coldest is Dec (14.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 586 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.4°C / 58°F 2.6° / 26.4° 3.1
Feb 16.2°C / 61°F 3.1° / 30.5° 6.3
Mar 19.3°C / 67°F 6.6° / 32.4° 4.6
Apr 21.5°C / 71°F 9.2° / 34.1° 9.5
May 22.7°C / 73°F 11.1° / 34.5° 30.1
Jun 21.3°C / 70°F 11.3° / 33.5° 94.3
Jul 19.8°C / 68°F 11.7° / 31° 136.6
Aug 19.3°C / 67°F 10.9° / 29.2° 136.4
Sep 18.5°C / 65°F 8.8° / 28.9° 108.7
Oct 17.5°C / 63°F 6.3° / 28.8° 36.2
Nov 16°C / 61°F 5.1° / 28.2° 11.0
Dec 14.3°C / 58°F 3.5° / 26.1° 8.8
San Miguel Octopan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 16.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,797 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,797 ft (1,767 m)
Area268.0 sq mi (694.1 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates20.5743°N, 100.7478°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.6"
56% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 5, 2022.

Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 138 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 66 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 125 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 123 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 129 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 131 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 129 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 93 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 90 km
May 28, 2008 2 km NE of Rincón de Curungueo, Mexico M3.7 128 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 70 km
Jun 4, 2000 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico M3.7 99 km
Feb 6, 2008 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico M3.7 115 km
Jan 9, 2001 2 km NE of Macho de Agua, Mexico M3.7 136 km
May 15, 2000 9 km NW of Caltimacan, Mexico M3.5 136 km
Feb 14, 2000 5 km SSW of San Antonio Solís, Mexico M3.4 96 km
Sep 19, 1999 5 km NNW of Tasquillo, Mexico M3.4 147 km
Jun 26, 2000 9 km ENE of Bella Vista del Río, Mexico M3.4 133 km
Mar 29, 1998 1 km E of San Juan Daxthi, Mexico M3.3 140 km
May 2, 1992 10 km WNW of Tarandacuao, Mexico M3.2 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Rick (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rick Category 2 273 km
1996 Boris Category 1 258 km
1993 Gert Category 1 261 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (132 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 132 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 141 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in
February 60°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
December 58°F (15°C) 0.3 in Coldest

San Miguel Octopan has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 58°F in December to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near San Miguel Octopan

27 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Bestia Grupera (León) - 90.3 FM - XHML-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - León, Guanajuato 90.3 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.9 (Salvatierra) - 92.9 FM - XHFAC-FM - Radiorama Bajío - Salvatierra, Guanajuato 92.9 fm, entretenimiento MP3
RADIO LOBO 88.3 (San José Iturbide) - 88.3 FM - XHSJI-FM - Grupo Radar - San José Iturbide, Guanajuato 88.3 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
STEREO CRISTAL 96.7 (Celaya) - 96.7 FM - XHY-FM - Grupo Radar - Celaya, Guanajuato 96.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
XHPQ-FM 97.5 "Radio Disney" Leon, GJ dance, leon AAC+ 56 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana Irapuato 105.5 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
La Bestia Grupera (León) - 90.3 FM - XHML-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - León, GT 90.3, 90.3 fm MP3 96 kbps
MATCH 97.9 (Querétaro) - 97.9 FM - XHQTO-FM - Grupo ACIR - Querétaro, Querétaro 97.9 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
EL Y ELLA 103.7 (Celaya) - 103.7 FM - XHCEL-FM - Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 103.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
YEAH FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 2000s, 80s AAC
RADAR 107.5 (Querétaro) - 107.5 FM - XHQRO-FM - Grupo Radar - Querétaro, Querétaro 107.5 fm, contemporary hits radio AAC+ 64 kbps
ARROBA FM 99.5 (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama Celaya - Celaya, Guanajuato - MP3
Éxtasis Digital (León) - 95.9 FM / 590 AM - XHGTO-FM / XEGTO-AM - Radiorama - León, Guanajuato 590 am, 70s MP3
@FM (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama - Celaya, Guanajuato 99.5 fm, @fm MP3
W RADIO 90.1 (San José Iturbide) - 90.1 FM - XHPSJI-FM - GlobalMedia - San Jose Iturbide, Guanajuato 90.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
El y Ella 103.7 FM baladas en español, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
EXA FM 104.5 (Celaya) - 104.5 FM - XHZN-FM - TVR Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 104.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
radio alegria moroleon MP3 96 kbps
Love - 90.1 FM [Chihuahua, Chihuahua] music, news MP3 96 kbps
EXA FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 89.9 fm, américa AAC
Stereo Cristal (Querétaro) - 101.1 FM - XHJHS-FM - Grupo Radar / Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Querétaro, Querétaro 101.1 fm, corporación bajío comunicaciones AAC+ 64 kbps
W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, QT 1310, 1310 am MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, Querétaro 1310 am, 1980's MP3 128 kbps
La Jefa (Querétaro) - 98.7 FM - XHMQ-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, QR 98.7, 98.7 fm AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Fórmula (Querétaro) - 88.7 FM - XHJX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Querétaro, QT 88.7, 88.7 fm AAC
Radio Querétaro queretaro AAC 98 kbps
La Jefa 98.7 FM folk AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in San Miguel Octopan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mumeia
Museo Arqueologico Dr German
Museo de Arte Octavio Ocampo
Museo de Celaya Historia Regional
Museo Imaginate la Bola

Libraries in San Miguel Octopan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Antonio Plaza0.0
Biblioteca Miguel de Cervantes0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Publica Juventino Rosas0.0

Farmers Markets in San Miguel Octopan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Anexo Mercado
Galerias Celaya
Galerias Celaya
Mercado 12 de Octubre Celaya
Mercado 12 de Octubre Celaya
Mercado 5 de Febrero
Mercado 5 de Febrero
Mercado Cañitos
Mercado Cañitos
Mercado Cañitos
Mercado Cañitos
Mercado Constitución
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado el Dorado
Mercado el Dorado
Mercado el Dorado
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado La Central
Mercado La Central
Mercado Miguel Hidalgo
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Municipal
Mercado San Juan
Mercado Viejo
Plaza del Quinto Sol
Plaza del Quinto Sol
Plaza del Quinto Sol
Plaza Dorada
Plaza Magnolia
Tianguis de los lunes
Tianguis de los lunes
Tianguis de los Lunes
Tianguis de los Lunes
Tianguis de los Martes
Tianguis Domingos
Tianguis Domingos
Tianguis Domingos

Breweries in San Miguel Octopan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Modelorama San Jorge
Modelorama San Jorge
Six Plaza el Angel
Six Plaza el Angel
Six Tecate
Six Tecate

Stadiums & Teams in San Miguel Octopan

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Airports Near San Miguel Octopan

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Guanajuato International AirportBJXLarge Airport
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo de Campo Cortés-Small Airport
Aeródromo de San Miguel de Allende-Small Airport
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio Sitio-Small Airport
Aeródromo El Jaguey-Small Airport
Aeródromo La Roca-Small Airport
Aeródromo Sofía-Small Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)-Small Airport
La Begoña Airport-Small Airport
Quinta Palos Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in San Miguel Octopan

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Reabilitación Celaya A.C.
Centro de rehabilitación

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 San Miguel Octopan

What is the population of San Miguel Octopan?

San Miguel Octopan has a population of 13,303 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 268.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Miguel Octopan?

San Miguel Octopan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.6 inches.

How is the job market in San Miguel Octopan?

The job market in San Miguel Octopan is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 426 business establishments in the area.

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