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Huejuquilla el Alto, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Huejuquilla el Alto is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 4,811. Elevation: 5,797 ft (1,767 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,811 Population 4,147/sq mi density
5,797 ft Elevation 1,767 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
23.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Huejuquilla el Alto

Huejuquilla el Alto

Huejuquilla El Alto is a town and municipality in Jalisco in central-western Mexico, being the northernmost municipality in Jalisco. The municipality covers an area of 769.5 km2.

People

Population4,811
Density4,147/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain23.7 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation5,797 ft (1,767 m)
Population4,811
Population Density4,147 / sq mi
Elevation5,797 ft (1,767 m)
Coordinates22.6282°, -103.8933°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation23.7 inches (601 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Huejuquilla el Alto

Huejuquilla el Alto is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 4,811. The city sits at an elevation of 5,797 feet (1,767 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 154 business establishments.

Income: Huejuquilla el Alto vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)154

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Huejuquilla el Alto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 293 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 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,797 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average67.4°F
25% above Mexico avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,797 ft (1,767 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density4,147/sq mi
Coordinates22.6282°N, 103.8933°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"
38% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.02"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 4, 2008.

Jul 4, 2008 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico M4.4 149 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 138 km
Sep 25, 1995 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico M4.1 148 km
Aug 24, 2001 11 km E of Yago, Mexico M4.0 140 km
Mar 15, 2001 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico M4.0 144 km
Oct 29, 1998 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M3.9 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 227 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 102 km
2022 Orlene Category 2 228 km
2021 Nora Category 1 274 km
2018 Willa Category 3 170 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 242 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 60 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 170 km
1983 Tico Category 2 249 km
1981 Norma Category 2 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (179 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 179 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Driest
April 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
May 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
June 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in Warmest
July 73°F (23°C) 6.0 in Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 5.6 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
October 69°F (20°C) 1.4 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in

Huejuquilla el Alto has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 58°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.0") and March the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Huejuquilla el Alto

Institution Type Founded Website
Emsad Tenzompa College
Modulo Huejuquilla (Colotlan) College
Modulo Huejuquilla (Colotlan) College

Schools in Huejuquilla el Alto

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Sabino El
Jalisco
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 58
Emiliano Zapata
Vicente Guerrero
Venustiano Carranza
Valentin Gomez Farias
Revolucion Mexicana
Nombre En Tramite
Ni�os Heroes
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Francisca Martinez Olague
Juan Escutia
Josefa Ortiz De Dominguez
Guadalupe Victoria
Gabriela Mistral
Francisco Villa
Francisco I Madero
Francisco I Madero
Diaz Lopez
Batalla De Puebla
America
Adolfo Lopez Mateos
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Hotels in Huejuquilla el Alto

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Huexuquillan

Gas Stations in Huejuquilla el Alto

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #2143354737

Gyms in Huejuquilla el Alto

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GYM Huejuquilla

Airports Near Huejuquilla el Alto

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Temazcal AirportSmall Airport
Guadalupe Ocotan AirstripSmall Airport
Huaynamota AirportSmall Airport
Huazamota AirstripSmall Airport
Insurgente Marcos Escobedo AirportSmall Airport
Jesus Maria AirportSmall Airport
La Candelaria AirstripSmall Airport
La Guajolota AirportSmall Airport
Las Margaritas AirstripSmall Airport
Llano Grande AirportSmall Airport
Los Charcos AirstripSmall Airport
Los Gavilanes AirportSmall Airport
Nahuatl AirstripSmall Airport
Nueva Colonia AirstripSmall Airport
San Andrés Cohamiata AirstripSmall Airport
Santa Catarina AirstripSmall Airport
Santa Clara AirstripSmall Airport
Tuxpan de Bolaños AirstripSmall Airport
Zoquipan 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 Huejuquilla el Alto

What is the population of Huejuquilla el Alto?

Huejuquilla el Alto has a population of 4,811 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4,147 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Huejuquilla el Alto?

Huejuquilla el Alto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.7 inches.

How is the job market in Huejuquilla el Alto?

The job market in Huejuquilla el Alto is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 154 business establishments in the area.

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