Colonia San José, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Colonia San José is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 525. Elevation: 3,127 ft (953 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

525 Population 2/sq mi density

3,127 ft Elevation 953 meters

66°F Avg Temperature 19°C

59.9 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population525

Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.3%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)

Rain59.9 in/yr

Sunny Days323/yr

Elevation3,127 ft (953 m)

Population	525
Population Density	2 / sq mi
Elevation	3,127 ft (953 m)
Coordinates	19.2492°, -96.8639°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Veracruz
Average Temperature	66°F (19°C)
January Average	62°F (17°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation	59.9 inches (1,521 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Colonia San José

Colonia San José is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 525. The city sits at an elevation of 3,127 feet (953 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 17 business establishments.

Income: Colonia San José vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.3%
	92% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Colonia San José

Colonia San José has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is May (21.6°C), the coldest is Jan (15.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1401 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	15.4°C / 60°F	9.8° / 20.9°	39.0
Feb	16.9°C / 62°F	11.1° / 22.7°	31.1
Mar	18.6°C / 65°F	12.2° / 25°	42.3
Apr	20.8°C / 69°F	14.2° / 27.4°	61.0
May	21.6°C / 71°F	15.5° / 27.7°	107.7
Jun	21.2°C / 70°F	15.6° / 26.8°	295.0
Jul	20.6°C / 69°F	14.9° / 26.4°	177.2
Aug	20.8°C / 69°F	15.1° / 26.6°	203.1
Sep	20.6°C / 69°F	15.6° / 25.7°	243.9
Oct	19.3°C / 67°F	14.1° / 24.5°	128.9
Nov	17.2°C / 63°F	11.9° / 22.4°	36.2
Dec	16°C / 61°F	10.8° / 21.1°	35.5

Colonia San José enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 59.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,127 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	66.1°F
	22% above Mexico avg
January Average	62°F (17°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,127 ft (953 m)
Area	227.2 sq mi (588.3 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	19.2492°N, 96.8639°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.9"

58% above Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 10.87"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

59 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 27, 2024.

Jun 15, 1999	1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico	M7.0	113 km
Feb 23, 1994	12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico	M5.8	138 km
Oct 29, 2009	27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico	M5.7	144 km
Aug 4, 2021	8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico	M4.8	91 km
Feb 8, 2016	5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico	M4.7	75 km
Feb 15, 2017	11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico	M4.4	76 km
Feb 14, 2012	11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico	M4.4	81 km
Jun 5, 1992	14 km N of Arbolillo, Mexico	M4.4	115 km
Sep 3, 2013	Gulf of America	M4.3	108 km
Dec 8, 2000	21 km ESE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico	M4.3	144 km
Feb 20, 2015	8 km WNW of Santiago, Mexico	M4.3	132 km
Sep 1, 1997	12 km ENE of Salinas, Mexico	M4.3	113 km
Feb 19, 2010	28 km NE of Arbolillo, Mexico	M4.3	128 km
Sep 27, 2024	7 km W of Flor Batavia, Mexico	M4.2	144 km
May 17, 2012	3 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico	M4.2	94 km
Apr 13, 2020	23 km NNE of Paso Nacional, Mexico	M4.2	130 km
Mar 28, 2015	20 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico	M4.2	136 km
Apr 27, 2004	6 km SE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico	M4.1	147 km
Jan 6, 2015	2 km SSE of San Julián, Mexico	M4.1	63 km
Jul 6, 2012	7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico	M4.1	41 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2021	Grace	Category 3	152 km
2017	Katia	Category 2	152 km
2017	Franklin	Category 1	88 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	39 km
2007	Dean	Category 2	140 km
2007	Lorenzo	Category 1	140 km
2005	Stan	Category 1	219 km
2000	Keith	Category 1	231 km
1996	Dolly	Category 1	250 km
1993	Gert	Category 2	227 km
1990	Diana	Category 2	184 km
1988	Debby	Category 1	168 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cofre de Perote (40 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Cofre de Perote	Shield(s)	4,282 m (14,049 ft)	1150	40 km
Gloria, La	Volcanic field	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	Unknown	42 km
Cumbres, Las	Stratovolcano	3,940 m (12,927 ft)	-3920	44 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,000 m (6,562 ft)	-1200	48 km
Orizaba, Pico de	Stratovolcano	5,564 m (18,255 ft)	1846	49 km
Serdan-Oriental	Tuff cone(s)	3,485 m (11,434 ft)	Unknown	64 km
Humeros, Los	Caldera(s)	3,150 m (10,335 ft)	-4470	78 km
Popocatepetl	Stratovolcano(es)	5,393 m (17,694 ft)	2020	186 km
Iztaccihuatl	Stratovolcano	5,230 m (17,159 ft)	Unknown	187 km
San Martin	Shield	1,650 m (5,413 ft)	1796	191 km
Papayo	Lava dome	3,600 m (11,811 ft)	Unknown	193 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	62°F (17°C)	1.8 in	Coldest
February	63°F (17°C)	1.4 in	Driest
March	67°F (20°C)	1.5 in
April	71°F (22°C)	2.0 in
May	73°F (23°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
June	72°F (22°C)	10.0 in
July	68°F (20°C)	9.2 in
August	71°F (22°C)	8.2 in
September	71°F (21°C)	10.9 in	Wettest
October	69°F (20°C)	5.1 in
November	66°F (19°C)	2.6 in
December	63°F (17°C)	1.8 in

Colonia San José has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 62°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 58.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.9") and February the driest (1.4").

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Radio Stations near Colonia San José

57 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
92.9 W Radio (Xalapa) - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz	92.9 fm, américa	MP3 256 kbps
104.1 LOS40 (Xalapa) - 104.1 FM - XHGR-FM - Cuatro Media Telecomunicaciones - Xalapa, Veracruz	104.1 fm, avanradio	MP3 128 kbps
LA COMADRE 100.3 (Orizaba) - 100.3 FM - XHPP-FM - Valanci Media Group - Orizaba, Veracruz	100.3 fm, américa	MP3 64 kbps
Radio Vida (Ciudad Obregón) - 100.1 FM - XHCSAE-FM - Radio Vida MX - Ciudad Obregón, SO	100.1, 100.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
EL PATRÓN 104.9 (Xalapa) - 104.9 FM - XHBD-FM - Oliva Radio - Xalapa, Veracruz	104.9 fm, américa	MP3 192 kbps
DIGITAL 98.5 (Xalapa) - 98.5 FM - XHWA-FM - AvanRadio - Xalapa, Veracruz	98.5 fm, américa	MP3 96 kbps
Amor Xalapa - 91.7 FM - XHOZ-FM - Quatro Media - Xalapa, Veracruz	91.7 fm, amor	MP3 128 kbps
LA INVASORA 88.9 (Perote) - 88.9 FM - XHBE-FM - Molina Comunicaciones - Perote, Veracruz	88.9 fm, banda	MP3 96 kbps
Globo 102.1 (Córdoba) - 102.1 FM - XHAG-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz	102.1 fm, adult contemporary	MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 104.5 (Córdoba) - 104.5 FM - XHEVC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Córdoba, Veracruz	104.5 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
AMOR 91.7 (Xalapa) - 91.7 FM - XHOZ-FM - Quatro Media - Xalapa, Veracruz	91.7 fm, amor	MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 92.9 (Xalapa) - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz	92.9 fm, américa	MP3 160 kbps
SENSACIÓN 95.5 (Xalapa) - 95.5 FM - XHTP-FM - Oliva Radio - Xalapa, Veracruz	95.5 fm, américa	MP3 96 kbps
LOS40 Mérida - 103.1 FM - XHPYM-FM - Cadena RASA - Mérida, Yucatán	103.1 fm, cadena rasa	MP3
Stereo 100.3 (Hermosillo) - 100.3 FM - XHSD-FM - Hermosillo, Sonora	100.3 fm, baladas en inglés	MP3 128 kbps
La Nuestra (Navojoa) - 1270 AM - XEGL-AM - 642 Media - Navojoa, SO	1270, 1270 am	MP3 192 kbps
La Mejor Ciudad Obregón - 103.3 FM - XHVJS-FM - Radio Grupo García de León - Ciudad Obregón, SO	103.3, 103.3 fm	MP3 96 kbps
La Zeta (Navojoa) - 88.9 FM - XHENS-FM - Uniradio - Navojoa, SO	1980's, 1980s	MP3 128 kbps
La Que Manda (Guaymas) - 90.1 FM - XHGYS-FM - Radiovisa - Guaymas, Sonora	90.1 fm, banda	MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Xalapa - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz	92.9 fm, américa	MP3 160 kbps
EXA FM 91.3 (Córdoba) - 91.3 FM - XHPT-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz	91.3 fm, américa	AAC+ 64 kbps
La Consentida San Luis 107.9	banda, banda norteña	AAC+ 64 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Nogales) - 103.5 FM - XHRZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Nogales, Sonora	103.5 fm, banda	MP3 96 kbps
KE 104.5 (Navojoa) - 104.5 FM - XHKE-FM - Uniradio - Navojoa, SO	104.5, 104.5 fm	MP3 128 kbps
La Que Manda (Caborca) - 89.9 FM - XHIB-FM - Radiovisa - Caborca, Sonora	89.9 fm, banda	MP3 256 kbps
Radio Lobo MX (Hermosillo) - Online - www.radiolobo.mx - Hermosillo, Sonora	estación, grupera	MP3 160 kbps
Exa FM Nogales - 102.7 FM - XHQT-FM - MVS Radio - Nogales, SO	102.7, 102.7 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Arroba FM 101.1 Hermosillo	arroba fm, hermosillo	MP3 128 kbps
SUPER (Puerto Peñasco) - 93.5 FM - XHPPO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Puerto Peñasco, SO	—	MP3 96 kbps
Amor 91.7 Xalapa	—	MP3 128 kbps
KE (Navojoa) - 104.5 FM - XHKE-FM - Uniradio - Navojoa, Sonora	104.5 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Agua Prieta - 99.9 FM - XHNNO-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Agua Prieta, SO	99.9, 99.9 fm	MP3 64 kbps
102.5 Oreja FM	amor, baladas en español	MP3
Fuerza Latina San Luis 102.5 FM	bachata, cumbia	AAC+ 64 kbps
Retro FM (Córdoba) - 88.1 FM - XHDZ - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Córdoba, Veracruz	80s, 88.1 fm	MP3 64 kbps
Super Puerto Peñasco 93.5 FM	adult contemporary, grupo audiorama comunicaciones	MP3 96 kbps
Radio Centro San Luis 93.9 FM	baladas, baladas en español	AAC+ 64 kbps
La Mejor Nogales - 96.7 FM - XHNGS-FM - MVS Radio - Nogales, SO	96.7, 96.7 fm	MP3 128 kbps
KY (Navojoa) - 95.5 FM - XHNAS-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Navojoa, Sonora	95.5 fm, américa	MP3 96 kbps
Exa FM Ciudad Obregón - 99.3 FM - XHOX-FM - Radio Grupo García de León - Ciudad Obregón, SO	99.3, 99.3 fm	MP3 96 kbps
Amor 101 (Guaymas) - 101.3 FM / 630 AM - XHFX-FM / XEFX-AM - Grupo ASVA - Guaymas, SO	101.3, 101.3 fm	AAC+ 128 kbps
Activa 89.7 FM Hermosillo	activa, hermosillo	AAC 131 kbps
La Mejor Hermosillo - 98.5 FM - XHBH-FM - MVS Radio - Hermosillo, SO	98.5, 98.5 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Stereo 100.3 (Hermosillo) - 100.3 FM - XHSD-FM - Hermosillo, SO	100.3, 100.3 fm	MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Agua Prieta - 99.9 FM - XHNNO-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Agua Prieta, Sonora	99.9 fm, agua prieta	MP3 64 kbps
Maxima 96.3 FM Hermosillo	hermosillo, hits	AAC 130 kbps
La Voz del Pitic - 88.1 FM - XHRMO-FM - Democracia y Deliberación Desértica, A.C. - Hermosillo, SO	88.1, 88.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
La Bestia Grupera Puerto Peñasco 93.5 FM	banda, banda norteña	MP3 96 kbps
Radio Ranchito San Luis 107.1 FM/1460 AM	banda, grupera	AAC+ 64 kbps
la invasora 101.9 FM Hermosillo	banda, banda norteña	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Universidad de Sonora (XHUSH-FM, 107.5 MHz FM, Hermosillo) Universidad de Sonora	college radio, culture	MP3
La Poderosa 88.9 FM Hermosillo	banda, banda norteña	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Universidad (Hermosillo) - 107.5 FM - XHUSH-FM - Universidad de Sonora - Hermosillo, SO	107.5, 107.5 fm	MP3
La Zeta (Hermosillo) - 93.9 FM - XHMV-FM - Uniradio - Hermosillo, Sonora	93.9 fm, clásicos	MP3 128 kbps
melyh radio	2000-2021, 2000s	MP3
KY (Magdalena de Kino) - 90.7 FM - XHLDC-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Magdalena de Kino, Sonora	90.7 fm, américa	MP3 96 kbps
KY (Nogales) - 90.3 FM - XHXW-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Nogales, Sonora	90.3 fm, entretenimiento	MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Colonia San José

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Casa De La Cultura Xicochimalco
Casa María Enriqueta
Museo de la Orquídea
Museo del Café
Museo El Cafétal Apan
Museo El Lencero

Libraries in Colonia San José

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Biblioteca Pública		0.0
Biblioteca Pública #301		0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal		0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal No. 8195 Juan de la Luz Enríquez		0.0
Casa de la Cultura Albomontana Profesor Donato Vázquez Sánchez		0.0

Farmers Markets in Colonia San José

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Independencia
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Juárez
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal 20 de Noviembre
Mercado Municipal Bicentenario
Mercado Municipal Enrique L. Soto
Plaza Coatepec

Airports Near Colonia San José

4 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
General Heriberto Jara International Airport	VER	Large Airport
El Lencero Airport	JAL	Medium Airport
El Ahijadero Airport	—	Small Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz Airport	—	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Colonia San José

3 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Casa de Salud Congregación Marco A. Muñoz
DIF
Laboratorio de Referencia Aplicada

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 Colonia San José

What is the population of Colonia San José?

Colonia San José has a population of 525 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 227.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Colonia San José?

Colonia San José enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.9 inches.

How is the job market in Colonia San José?

The job market in Colonia San José is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 17 business establishments in the area.

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