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Tuxcueca, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Tuxcueca is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 1,295. Elevation: 5,033 ft (1,534 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

1,295 Population 3,321/sq mi density
5,033 ft Elevation 1,534 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
33.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Tuxcueca

Tuxcueca

Tuxcueca is a town and municipality, in Jalisco in central-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 132.4 km2.

People

Population1,295
Density3,321/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain33.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation5,033 ft (1,534 m)
Population1,295
Population Density3,321 / sq mi
Elevation5,033 ft (1,534 m)
Coordinates20.1536°, -103.1856°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation33.7 inches (855 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tuxcueca

Tuxcueca is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 1,295. The city sits at an elevation of 5,033 feet (1,534 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 41 business establishments.

Income: Tuxcueca vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)41

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tuxcueca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,033 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above Mexico avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,033 ft (1,534 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density3,321/sq mi
Coordinates20.1536°N, 103.1856°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.7"
11% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.07"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 117 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 85 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 88 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 121 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 92 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 74 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km SE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.5 135 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 79 km
Feb 7, 1998 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico M4.4 140 km
Aug 31, 2015 13 km N of Venustiano Carranza, Mexico M4.4 149 km
Jun 24, 1994 10 km NW of Pueblo Juárez (La Magdalena), Mexico M4.4 134 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 115 km
Apr 14, 2005 21 km SSE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.3 143 km
Jan 11, 2011 2 km NE of Comala, Mexico M4.3 107 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 96 km
Oct 4, 2017 9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico M4.3 122 km
Apr 29, 2017 11 km SW of Minatitlán, Mexico M4.3 138 km
Sep 17, 2002 4 km NE of Pueblo Juárez (La Magdalena), Mexico M4.2 131 km
Oct 25, 1992 1 km WSW of Tolimán, Mexico M4.2 100 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 22 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 159 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 202 km
2021 Rick Category 2 196 km
2021 Nora Category 1 224 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 296 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 194 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 132 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 257 km
2013 Erick Category 1 282 km
2012 Bud Category 2 280 km
2011 Jova Category 2 190 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 197 km
2009 Andres Category 1 258 km
2006 John Category 3 282 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 287 km
1996 Alma Category 2 253 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 191 km
1996 Boris Category 1 192 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 208 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 150 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 2,000 141 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 97 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (84 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 84 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 154 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 175 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 6.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 8.1 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 6.5 in
September 67°F (20°C) 5.8 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in
December 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in

Tuxcueca has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 59°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Tuxcueca

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
USAER Tuxcueca
Ramon Corona
Ramon Corona
Revolucion
Álvaro Galvez Y Fuentes
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Radio Stations near Tuxcueca

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA TAPATIA 103.5 (GDL) - 103.5 FM - XHRX-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 103.5 fm, américa MP3
Retro 107.5 (GDL) - 107.5 FM - XHVOZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco 107.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Cumbia - La Musica Que Nos Gusta cumbia, tropical AAC
EXTASIS DIGITAL 105.9 (GDL) - 105.9 FM - XHQJ-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 105.9 fm, 1970s MP3
AMOR ES 95.1 (Ciudad Guzmán) - 95.1 FM - XHBC-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco 95.1 fm, amor es MP3 40 kbps
Los 40 (Guadalajara) - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco AAC+ 56 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
1310 Radio Vital (GDL) - 1310 AM - XETIA-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1310 am, am MP3 64 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
+Trónica FM (Sayula) - Online - www.tronica.fm - Sayula, Jalisco américa, club dance MP3 192 kbps
RADIO GALLITO 760 (GDL) - 760 AM - XEZZ-AM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 760 am, am AAC+ 56 kbps
FORMULA MELÓDICA 97.9 (GDL) - 97.9 FM - XETIA-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 97.9 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Tuxcueca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Estacion del Ferrocarril

Libraries in Tuxcueca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca de Mezcala0.0
Biblioteca Magdalena Sofía0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal 'Huehuehtlahtolli'0.0

Farmers Markets in Tuxcueca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de San José
Mercado Municipal Atequiza
Mercado Publico

Gas Stations in Tuxcueca

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PEMEX

Stadiums & Teams in Tuxcueca

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Airports Near Tuxcueca

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Aeródromo El JabalíSmall Airport
Aeródromo La Joya BrunSmall Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez AirportSmall Airport
El Loreto 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
Pajacuaran 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

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 Tuxcueca

What is the population of Tuxcueca?

Tuxcueca has a population of 1,295 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3,321 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tuxcueca?

Tuxcueca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.7 inches.

How is the job market in Tuxcueca?

The job market in Tuxcueca is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 41 business establishments in the area.

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