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General Juan José Ríos, Mexico

Zacatecas · Mexico

General Juan José Ríos is a small town in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 1,160. Elevation: 6,388 ft (1,947 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,160 Population 4/sq mi density
6,388 ft Elevation 1,947 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
17.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,160
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain17.5 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation6,388 ft (1,947 m)
Population1,160
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation6,388 ft (1,947 m)
Coordinates24.3264°, -103.4057°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceZacatecas
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation17.5 inches (445 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About General Juan José Ríos

General Juan José Ríos is a small town in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 1,160. The city sits at an elevation of 6,388 feet (1,947 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 37 business establishments.

Income: General Juan José Ríos vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)37

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

General Juan José Ríos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 304 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 17.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,388 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above Mexico avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,388 ft (1,947 m)
Area313.3 sq mi (811.5 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates24.3264°N, 103.4057°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.5"
54% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 20, 2024.

Sep 20, 2024 10 km E of Emilio Carranza, Mexico M4.2 30 km
May 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Pasaje, Mexico M3.8 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Roslyn (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 205 km
2018 Willa Category 3 259 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 188 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (108 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 108 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 60°F (15°C) 0.2 in
April 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
June 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in Warmest
July 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in
August 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in Wettest
September 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.5 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in

General Juan José Ríos has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 53°F in January to 71°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.2").

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Stadiums & Teams in General Juan José Ríos

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Airports Near General Juan José Ríos

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Las Escobas AirportSmall Airport
Ojitos de Santa Lucia AirportSmall Airport
Peña Flor AirportSmall Airport
San Juan de Guadalupe 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 General Juan José Ríos

What is the population of General Juan José Ríos?

General Juan José Ríos has a population of 1,160 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 313.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in General Juan José Ríos?

General Juan José Ríos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.5 inches.

How is the job market in General Juan José Ríos?

The job market in General Juan José Ríos is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 37 business establishments in the area.

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