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Dolores la Joya (La Joya), Mexico

México · Mexico

Dolores la Joya (La Joya) is a small town in México, Mexico with a population of 883. Elevation: 8,839 ft (2,694 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

883 Population 7/sq mi density
8,839 ft Elevation 2,694 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
31.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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Full City Profile

People

Population883
Density7/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain31.1 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation8,839 ft (2,694 m)
Population883
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation8,839 ft (2,694 m)
Coordinates19.8137°, -99.8322°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMéxico
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation31.1 inches (790 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dolores la Joya (La Joya)

Dolores la Joya (La Joya) is a small town in Mexico (México) with a population of 883. The city sits at an elevation of 8,839 feet (2,694 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 28 business establishments.

Income: Dolores la Joya (La Joya) vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)28

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Dolores la Joya (La Joya) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 55°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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,839 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below Mexico avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,839 ft (2,694 m)
Area134.8 sq mi (349.2 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates19.8137°N, 99.8322°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

130 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 137 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 101 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 107 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 63 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 66 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 133 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 127 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 88 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 109 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 91 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 114 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 68 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 73 km
Mar 17, 2003 3 km SE of San Pedro Limón, Mexico M3.8 147 km
Jul 5, 2002 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico M3.8 87 km
Sep 5, 2002 1 km NNW of Juárez Coronaco, Mexico M3.8 145 km
Apr 16, 2005 2 km WNW of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico M3.8 100 km
May 23, 1998 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico M3.8 112 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 109 km
Feb 6, 2008 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico M3.7 37 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 280 km
2023 Otis Category 4 240 km
2021 Grace Category 3 235 km
2021 Rick Category 2 292 km
2017 Katia Category 1 298 km
2007 Dean Category 2 275 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 295 km
1996 Boris Category 1 278 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 298 km
1993 Gert Category 2 214 km
1990 Diana Category 2 281 km
1988 Debby Category 1 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (64 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 64 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 79 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 110 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 131 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 143 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 154 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 0.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 58°F (15°C) 6.9 in
July 55°F (13°C) 8.3 in Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 7.3 in
September 56°F (14°C) 6.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.5 in

Dolores la Joya (La Joya) has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 47°F in January to 59°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and February the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Dolores la Joya (La Joya)

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO ANÁHUAC 1670 (Huixquilucan) - 1670 AM - XEANAH-AM - Universidad Anáhuac - Huixquilucan, Estado de México 1670 am, am AAC 98 kbps
Cadena Azul (Atlacomulco) - 95.7 FM - XHATF-FM - Grupo Rotativo - Atlacomulco, Estado de México 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
CADENA AZUL 95.7 (Atlacomulco) - 95.7 FM - XHATF-FM - Grupo Rotativo - Atlacomulco, Estado de México 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Digital 80s Radio hi nrg, high energy AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Dolores la Joya (La Joya)

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Histórico de Atlacomulco
Museo Subterránium
Subterraneo

Libraries in Dolores la Joya (La Joya)

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Prof. Santiago Velasco Riuz0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Tecoac0.0
Ing. Joaquin Álvila0.0
Justo Sierra0.0
Profesor Santiago Velasco Ruiz0.0

Farmers Markets in Dolores la Joya (La Joya)

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado de animales Solis
Mercado Miguel De Madrid
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal - 1 de Septiembre
Mercado Municipal - 1 de Septiembre
Oxxo
Oxxo
Oxxo
Plaza Monarca
Presidente Adolfo López Mateos
Tianguis Atlacomulco

Stadiums & Teams in Dolores la Joya (La Joya)

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Dolores la Joya (La Joya)

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adolfo López Mateos International AirportTLCLarge Airport
Aeroclub Valle de Bravo AirportSmall Airport
Aeródromo de Rancho LanzaroteSmall Airport
Jorge Jiménez Cantú National AirportAZPSmall Airport
Quinta Palos 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 Dolores la Joya (La Joya)

What is the population of Dolores la Joya (La Joya)?

Dolores la Joya (La Joya) has a population of 883 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 134.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dolores la Joya (La Joya)?

Dolores la Joya (La Joya) has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.1 inches.

How is the job market in Dolores la Joya (La Joya)?

The job market in Dolores la Joya (La Joya) is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 28 business establishments in the area.

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