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Bajío de San Nicolás, Mexico

Zacatecas · Mexico

Bajío de San Nicolás is a small town in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 1,498. Elevation: 6,890 ft (2,100 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,498 Population 8/sq mi density
6,890 ft Elevation 2,100 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
15.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,498
Density8/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.6%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain15.7 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation6,890 ft (2,100 m)
Population1,498
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation6,890 ft (2,100 m)
Coordinates22.5643°, -102.0073°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceZacatecas
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation15.7 inches (398 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bajío de San Nicolás

Bajío de San Nicolás is a small town in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 1,498. The city sits at an elevation of 6,890 feet (2,100 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 48 business establishments.

Income: Bajío de San Nicolás vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)48

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Bajío de San Nicolás enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 15.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,890 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above Mexico avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,890 ft (2,100 m)
Area194.9 sq mi (504.9 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates22.5643°N, 102.0073°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.7"
59% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.11"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Sep 25, 1995.

Sep 25, 1995 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico M4.1 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Roslyn (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 1 290 km
2002 Kenna Category 1 248 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.7 in
February 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
May 69°F (21°C) 1.0 in
June 69°F (21°C) 2.3 in Warmest
July 69°F (20°C) 3.1 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in Coldest

Bajío de San Nicolás has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 55°F in December to 69°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Bajío de San Nicolás

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Primaria "Francisco Sarabia"
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Radio Stations near Bajío de San Nicolás

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ORO FM 88.1 (Tepezalá) - 88.1 FM - XHSCJS-FM - Voces de Tepezalá, Cultura de mi Pueblo, A.C. - Tepezalá, Aguascalientes 88.1 fm, aguascalientes MP3

Museums in Bajío de San Nicolás

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Cultura El Carro

Libraries in Bajío de San Nicolás

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Leocadio Guerrero0.0

Farmers Markets in Bajío de San Nicolás

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Airports Near Bajío de San Nicolás

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Leobardo C. Ruiz International AirportZCLMedium Airport
Salitral de Carrera AirportSmall Airport

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Meteorites
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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 Bajío de San Nicolás

What is the population of Bajío de San Nicolás?

Bajío de San Nicolás has a population of 1,498 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 194.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bajío de San Nicolás?

Bajío de San Nicolás enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.7 inches.

How is the job market in Bajío de San Nicolás?

Bajío de San Nicolás has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 48 business establishments in the area.

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