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El Plateado de Joaquín Amaro, Mexico

Zacatecas · Mexico

El Plateado de Joaquín Amaro is a small town in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 486. Elevation: 7,782 ft (2,372 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

486 Population 2/sq mi density
7,782 ft Elevation 2,372 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
27.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population486
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain27.2 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation7,782 ft (2,372 m)
Population486
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation7,782 ft (2,372 m)
Coordinates21.9362°, -103.0923°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceZacatecas
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation27.2 inches (690 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Plateado de Joaquín Amaro

El Plateado de Joaquín Amaro is a small town in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 486. The city sits at an elevation of 7,782 feet (2,372 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 16 business establishments.

Income: El Plateado de Joaquín Amaro vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)16

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Plateado de Joaquín Amaro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 287 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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,782 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,782 ft (2,372 m)
Area207.3 sq mi (536.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates21.9362°N, 103.0923°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
29% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.40"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on Mar 9, 2020.

May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 138 km
Sep 25, 1995 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico M4.1 132 km
Mar 9, 2020 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico M3.3 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 208 km
2022 Roslyn Category 3 212 km
2021 Nora Category 1 282 km
2018 Willa Category 3 274 km
2015 Patricia Category 4 210 km
2011 Jova Category 2 284 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 172 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (172 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
March 58°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.4 in Warmest
July 64°F (18°C) 7.4 in Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 6.3 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in
November 56°F (14°C) 0.5 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in

El Plateado de Joaquín Amaro has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 52°F in January to 67°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near El Plateado de Joaquín Amaro

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
99.7 Radio Ranchito (Calvillo) - 99.7 FM - XHPLVI-FM - Grupo ULTRA México - Calvillo, Aguascalientes 99.7 fm, aguascalientes MP3 128 kbps
Calvillo FM 101.3 1930s, 1940s MP3
Mega FM (Villahermosa) - 94.9 FM - XHTVH-FM - CORAT (Comisión de Radio y Televisión de Tabasco) - Villahermosa, TB #90s, 1980's MP3 128 kbps
La Grande de Tabasco (Villahermosa) - 89.7 FM - XHVX-FM - Grupo VX - Villahermosa, TB 89.7, 89.7 fm MP3 64 kbps
Mega FM (Tenosique) -102.9 FM - XHTQE-FM - CORAT (Comisión de Radio y Televisión de Tabasco) - Tenosique, TB #90s, 102.9 MP3 128 kbps
CAXCÁN FM 95.1 (Jalpa) - 95.1 FM - XHJRS-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Jalpa, Zacatecas 95.1 fm, américa AAC+ 80 kbps
Lobos - 88.7 FM [Gómez Palacio, Durango] music MP3 128 kbps
CALVILLO FM 101.3 (Calvillo) - 101.3 FM - XHSCCH-FM - Comunicar para Ayudar, A.C. - Calvillo, Aguascalientes 101.3 fm, aguascalientes MP3
Lobos - 97.3 FM [Los Mochis, Sinaloa] music MP3 128 kbps
Lobos - 94.1 FM [Durango, Durango] music MP3 128 kbps
RADIO RANCHITO 99.7 (Calvillo) - 99.7 FM - XHPLVI-FM - Grupo ULTRA México - Calvillo, Aguascalientes 99.7 fm, aguascalientes MP3 128 kbps
La Grande de Tabasco - 89.7 FM - XHVX-FM - Grupo VX - Comalcalco / Villahermosa, TB 89.7, 89.7 fm MP3 64 kbps
Lobos - 95.5 FM [Zacatecas, Zacatecas] music MP3 128 kbps
Lobos - 103.5 FM [Hermosillo, Sonora] music MP3 128 kbps
Radio fórmula (Tabasco) - 94.1 FM [Villahermosa, Tabasco] music, news AAC
Radio Fórmula (Tabasco) - 94.1 FM - XHHGR-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Villahermosa, TB 94.1, 94.1 fm AAC

Farmers Markets in El Plateado de Joaquín Amaro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Benito Juarez

Airports Near El Plateado de Joaquín Amaro

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo GuayaberosSmall Airport
Aeródromo Ramón López VelardeSmall Airport
Chimaltitán AirstripSmall Airport
Insurgente Marcos Escobedo AirportSmall Airport
San Martin De Bolaños AirportSmall Airport
San Martín de Bolaños AirstripSmall 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 El Plateado de Joaquín Amaro

What is the population of El Plateado de Joaquín Amaro?

El Plateado de Joaquín Amaro has a population of 486 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 207.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Plateado de Joaquín Amaro?

El Plateado de Joaquín Amaro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.2 inches.

How is the job market in El Plateado de Joaquín Amaro?

The unemployment rate in El Plateado de Joaquín Amaro is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 16 business establishments in the area.

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