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Ajijic, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Ajijic is a small city in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 11,439. Elevation: 5,079 ft (1,548 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

11,439 Population 39/sq mi density
5,079 ft Elevation 1,548 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
24.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population11,439
Density39/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain24.4 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation5,079 ft (1,548 m)
Population11,439
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation5,079 ft (1,548 m)
Coordinates20.2999°, -103.2614°
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 Ajijic

Ajijic is a small city in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 11,439. The city sits at an elevation of 5,079 feet (1,548 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 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 366 business establishments.

Income: Ajijic vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)366

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Ajijic

Ajijic has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F). The hottest month is May (24.9°C), the coldest is Jan (16.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 710 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.9°C / 62°F 5.1° / 28.2° 4.3
Feb 18.7°C / 66°F 6.8° / 31.7° 7.5
Mar 21.5°C / 71°F 10.2° / 33.7° 0.7
Apr 23.4°C / 74°F 12.1° / 35.2° 3.4
May 24.9°C / 77°F 14.1° / 36.1° 23.0
Jun 24.4°C / 76°F 15.4° / 36.2° 104.8
Jul 21.7°C / 71°F 15.4° / 30.8° 205.5
Aug 20.9°C / 70°F 14.2° / 28.9° 178.2
Sep 20.7°C / 69°F 12.2° / 28.7° 109.2
Oct 20°C / 68°F 11° / 29.1° 52.7
Nov 19.1°C / 66°F 8.4° / 29.2° 10.2
Dec 17.2°C / 63°F 5.8° / 28.1° 10.9
Ajijic 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 5,079 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

Elevation5,079 ft (1,548 m)
Area295.6 sq mi (765.7 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates20.2999°N, 103.2614°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.4"
36% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.46"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

64 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 M5.3 100 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 135 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 100 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 109 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km SE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.5 150 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 94 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 102 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 56 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 132 km
Jun 24, 1994 10 km NW of Pueblo Juárez (La Magdalena), Mexico M4.4 142 km
Apr 29, 2017 11 km SW of Minatitlán, Mexico M4.3 145 km
Oct 4, 2017 9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico M4.3 140 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 114 km
Jan 11, 2011 2 km NE of Comala, Mexico M4.3 118 km
Aug 1, 1994 5 km NNE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.2 133 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 14 km
Sep 17, 2002 4 km NE of Pueblo Juárez (La Magdalena), Mexico M4.2 140 km
Jun 5, 2005 2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico M4.2 99 km
Oct 25, 1992 1 km WSW of Tolimán, Mexico M4.2 105 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 72 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 4 146 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 216 km
2021 Rick Category 2 214 km
2021 Nora Category 1 220 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 294 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 196 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 121 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 267 km
2013 Erick Category 1 290 km
2012 Bud Category 2 282 km
2011 Jova Category 2 183 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 205 km
2009 Andres Category 1 266 km
2006 John Category 3 290 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 271 km
1996 Alma Category 2 271 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 199 km
1996 Boris Category 1 210 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 208 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 157 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 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 400 102 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 141 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 159 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 166 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in
February 62°F (16°C) 0.2 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
June 72°F (22°C) 6.8 in Warmest
July 70°F (21°C) 8.5 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 6.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 5.8 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.0 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Ajijic has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 61°F in December to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.5") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Ajijic

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Saul Rodiles Piña
Roosevelt School
Instituto Terranova
Instituto Loyola De Chapala
Instituto Internacional Alfonso Garcia Robles
Francisco Rodriguez Gomez
Escuela Secundaria Federal 41
Escuela Secundaria Federal 41
Saul Rodiles Piña
Cuauhtemoc
Mocel
Marcos Castellanos
Marcos Castellanos
Jose Maria Arreola
Irene Robledo Garcia
Instituto Terranova
Instituto Loyola De Chapala
Francisco Márquez
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Radio Stations near Ajijic

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 Ajijic

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Estacion del Ferrocarril

Libraries in Ajijic

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

Farmers Markets in Ajijic

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal Atequiza
Mercado Publico

Hotels in Ajijic

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Real de Chapala
Villas de Ajijic
Villas de Ajijic
Villas de Ajijic

Restaurants in Ajijic

15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ancla 2 - Previously Elegante
Baja Norte
Baja Norte mariscos tacos
Chili Verde
Gosha's
Las Palmas
Los Compadres y The Cocktail bar
M&J Royal Pizza
Ol Lin Vegan Vegetarian Restaurante
Ol-Lin Vegano
St. Remy du Lac
Tango
Teocintle
Tony's
Vegan Town

Cafes in Ajijic

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Laboratorio Singular Specialty Coffee
Pastelería América
Taco Lake

Theatres in Ajijic

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auditorio Ajijic
Auditorio de la Ribera

Gas Stations in Ajijic

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #1986310822
Pemex
Pemex

Gyms in Ajijic

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #912425494

Stadiums & Teams in Ajijic

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Airports Near Ajijic

16 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
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

Post Offices in Ajijic

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos de Mexico CLOSED

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ajijic

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Nuestra Señora del Rosario
Templo San Andrés Apostol

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Ajijic

What is the population of Ajijic?

Ajijic has a population of 11,439 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 295.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ajijic?

Ajijic 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 Ajijic?

The job market in Ajijic is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 366 business establishments in the area.

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