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San Nicolás del Cármen, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

San Nicolás del Cármen is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 1,554. Elevation: 6,555 ft (1,998 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,554 Population 2/sq mi density
6,555 ft Elevation 1,998 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
16.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,554
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain16.9 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation6,555 ft (1,998 m)
Population1,554
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation6,555 ft (1,998 m)
Coordinates21.2741°, -100.5503°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation16.9 inches (429 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Nicolás del Cármen

San Nicolás del Cármen is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 1,554. The city sits at an elevation of 6,555 feet (1,998 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 50 business establishments.

Income: San Nicolás del Cármen vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)50

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Nicolás del Cármen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 305 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 16.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,555 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average62.0°F
15% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,555 ft (1,998 m)
Area998.3 sq mi (2,585.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates21.2741°N, 100.5503°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.9"
56% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.50"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 27, 2011.

Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 124 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 146 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 113 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 142 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 128 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 144 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 126 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 107 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 140 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 121 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 140 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 90 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 133 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 109 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 111 km
Apr 8, 1998 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico M3.7 137 km
May 26, 2000 17 km W of Jacala, Mexico M3.6 127 km
May 15, 2000 9 km NW of Caltimacan, Mexico M3.5 138 km
Mar 24, 1999 15 km SSW of Jacala, Mexico M3.5 144 km
Jun 26, 2000 9 km ENE of Bella Vista del Río, Mexico M3.4 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Dolly (1996).

Year Name Category Closest
1996 Dolly Category 1 297 km
1993 Gert Category 1 234 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
March 62°F (16°C) 0.3 in
April 65°F (19°C) 0.6 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.3 in Driest
December 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in

San Nicolás del Cármen has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 54°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and November the driest (0.3").

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Schools in San Nicolás del Cármen

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ITESI - - - -
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Radio Stations near San Nicolás del Cármen

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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
Radio Cuenca de la Independencia derechos humanos, indigenous 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
620 - MP3

Libraries in San Nicolás del Cármen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Carmen Serdán0.0

Farmers Markets in San Nicolás del Cármen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Juárez

Gas Stations in San Nicolás del Cármen

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pemex
Shell

Breweries in San Nicolás del Cármen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervezas Modelo en San Luis de la Paz

Stadiums & Teams in San Nicolás del Cármen

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Nicolás del Cármen

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo de San Miguel de Allende-Small Airport
Aeródromo El Jaguey-Small Airport
Aeródromo La Roca-Small Airport
Campo Ríoverde National Airport-Small Airport
Isaac Castro Sahade Airport-Small Airport
La Begoña Airport-Small Airport
Rancho El Jaralito-Small Airport
Rancho Santa Rosa Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Nicolás del Cármen

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Templo de la Santa Cruz

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 Nicolás del Cármen

What is the population of San Nicolás del Cármen?

San Nicolás del Cármen has a population of 1,554 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 998.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Nicolás del Cármen?

San Nicolás del Cármen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.9 inches.

How is the job market in San Nicolás del Cármen?

The job market in San Nicolás del Cármen is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 50 business establishments in the area.

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