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Jalpa, Mexico

Zacatecas · Mexico

Jalpa is a small city in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 14,199. Elevation: 4,554 ft (1,388 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

14,199 Population 51/sq mi density
4,554 ft Elevation 1,388 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
26.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Jalpa

Jalpa is a town located in the Mexican state of Zacatecas, close to the border with Jalisco and Aguascalientes and about a two hours drive south of the capital city, Zacatecas. Jalpa is a colonial-style city, with cobble stone streets, narrow walkways, two main churches: El Señor de Jalpa and La Parroquia de San Antonio, and two plazas. Jalpa was modeled by the French in the 19th century. In the middle of the plaza is a kiosk which remains in good shape today, after hundreds of years. Most houses are painted in bright colors just as in colonial times. The houses are made of adobe and share common walls and most have flat roofs.

People

Population14,199
Density51/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.6%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (19°C)
Rain26.9 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation4,554 ft (1,388 m)
Population14,199
Population Density51 / sq mi
Elevation4,554 ft (1,388 m)
Coordinates21.6324°, -102.9791°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceZacatecas
Average Temperature65°F (19°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation26.9 inches (684 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jalpa

Jalpa is a small city in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 14,199. The city sits at an elevation of 4,554 feet (1,388 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 454 business establishments.

Income: Jalpa vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)454

Business (County)

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Commute & Transportation

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Climate in Jalpa

Jalpa has an average annual temperature of 19.3°C (67°F). The hottest month is Jun (23.7°C), the coldest is Jan (14.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 619 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.6°C / 58°F 1.8° / 26.8° 8.4
Feb 16.3°C / 61°F 3.9° / 30.6° 9.4
Mar 19.2°C / 67°F 6.8° / 32.7° 0.3
Apr 21.3°C / 70°F 8.5° / 34.5° 4.4
May 23.2°C / 74°F 10.8° / 35.7° 17.8
Jun 23.7°C / 75°F 12.8° / 35.9° 81.6
Jul 21.4°C / 70°F 13.4° / 32.1° 188.2
Aug 20.8°C / 69°F 12.2° / 30.7° 148.7
Sep 20.4°C / 69°F 10.8° / 30.3° 97.4
Oct 18.9°C / 66°F 8° / 29.5° 42.9
Nov 17.3°C / 63°F 6.3° / 28.6° 11.0
Dec 15.1°C / 59°F 3.4° / 27.1° 9.6
Jalpa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 69°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 26.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,554 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,554 ft (1,388 m)
Area277.1 sq mi (717.6 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates21.6324°N, 102.9791°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.9"
29% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.44"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 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 M4.5 112 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 137 km
Jun 17, 2004 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico M3.9 147 km
Jul 6, 2004 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico M3.8 134 km
Mar 9, 2020 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico M3.3 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 198 km
2022 Roslyn Category 3 241 km
2021 Nora Category 1 276 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 194 km
2011 Jova Category 2 270 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 203 km
1992 Winifred Category 2 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (168 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 60°F (15°C) 0.3 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in Warmest
July 69°F (21°C) 7.4 in Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 6.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in

Jalpa has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 57°F in January to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and March the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Jalpa

Institution Type Founded Website
UAZ Campus Jalpa University

Radio Stations near Jalpa

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

Libraries in Jalpa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca CBTa 2860.0

Farmers Markets in Jalpa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado 27 de septiembre

Stadiums & Teams in Jalpa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Jalpa

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aguascalientes International AirportAGULarge Airport
Aeródromo GuayaberosSmall Airport
Aeródromo Ramón López VelardeSmall Airport
Insurgente Marcos Escobedo AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Jalpa

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Teocalli
Teocalli 2

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 Jalpa

What is the population of Jalpa?

Jalpa has a population of 14,199 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 277.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jalpa?

Jalpa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.9 inches.

How is the job market in Jalpa?

The job market in Jalpa is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 454 business establishments in the area.

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