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Jesús María, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Jesús María is a small city in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 8,249. Elevation: 6,877 ft (2,096 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,249 Population 7,111/sq mi density
6,877 ft Elevation 2,096 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
17.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Jesús María

Jesús María

Jesús María is a town and municipality in the region of Los Altos of the Mexican state of Jalisco, located approximately 2 hours drive east of the state capital Guadalajara. The population of the municipality is 18,982 as of 2020.

People

Population8,249
Density7,111/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain17.7 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation6,877 ft (2,096 m)
Population8,249
Population Density7,111 / sq mi
Elevation6,877 ft (2,096 m)
Coordinates20.6074°, -102.2197°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation17.7 inches (450 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jesús María

Jesús María is a small city in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 8,249. The city sits at an elevation of 6,877 feet (2,096 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 264 business establishments.

Income: Jesús María vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)264

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Jesús María enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 17.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,877 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,877 ft (2,096 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density7,111/sq mi
Coordinates20.6074°N, 102.2197°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.7"
53% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.46"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 15, 2023.

May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 134 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 121 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 143 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 127 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 85 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 116 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 61 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 115 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 115 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 116 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 128 km
Apr 7, 2003 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico M4.0 111 km
Apr 2, 2003 1 km SSW of Tacátzcuaro, Mexico M3.9 104 km
Apr 7, 2003 1 km E of Los Limones, Mexico M3.9 116 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 61 km
Sep 13, 2004 17 km N of Tazumbo, Mexico M3.9 136 km
Jun 17, 2004 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico M3.9 143 km
Nov 15, 2000 9 km SSE of Carapán, Mexico M3.8 94 km
Jul 6, 2004 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico M3.8 59 km
May 9, 2003 3 km SSE of J. Jesús Díaz Tzirio, Mexico M3.8 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 248 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 290 km
2021 Rick Category 2 223 km
2015 Patricia Category 4 227 km
2011 Jova Category 2 295 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 300 km
1996 Alma Category 2 291 km
1996 Boris Category 1 212 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 293 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 260 km
1992 Virgil Category 2 272 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (97 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 97 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in
February 60°F (15°C) 0.3 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 6.1 in
July 69°F (21°C) 8.5 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 7.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 5.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
December 58°F (15°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Jesús María has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 58°F in December to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.5") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Jesús María

26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Juventud Alteña
Melchor Ocampo
Manuel Doblado
Lucio Blanco
Buenavista De Romo
20 De Noviembre
16 De Septiembre
Vicente Guerrero
Revolucion Mexicana
Odilón Pérez Escamilla
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Manuel Lopez Cotilla
Juventud Alteña
CAM Jesus Maria
Justo Sierra
Ignacio Allende
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz
Guadalupe Victoria
Francisco I Madero
Emiliano Zapata
Emiliano Zapata
Cuauhtemoc
Benito Juarez
Agustin Melgar
Adolfo Lopez Mateos
Adolfo Lopez Mateos
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Radio Stations near Jesús María

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Candela (La Barca) - 104.7 FM - XHLB-FM - Cadena RASA - Jamay, Jalisco 104.7 fm, cadena rasa MP3
ARANDAS FM 107.3 (Arandas) - 107.3 FM - XHARDJ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Arandas, Jalisco 107.3 fm, américa MP3 40 kbps

Libraries in Jesús María

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
biblioteca el carmen0.0
Biblioteca Publica El Carmen0.0

Farmers Markets in Jesús María

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de Arandas

Stadiums & Teams in Jesús María

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Jesús María

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guanajuato International AirportBJXLarge Airport
Aeródromo El TepozánSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Francisco Primo de Verdad y Ramos AirportLOMSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jesús María

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Santuario de La Virgen de Guadalupe

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 Jesús María

What is the population of Jesús María?

Jesús María has a population of 8,249 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 7,111 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jesús María?

Jesús María enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.7 inches.

How is the job market in Jesús María?

The job market in Jesús María is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 264 business establishments in the area.

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