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Jesús María, Mexico

Nayarit · Mexico

Jesús María is a small town in Nayarit, Mexico with a population of 2,638. Elevation: 1,398 ft (426 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,638 Population 7/sq mi density
1,398 ft Elevation 426 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
37.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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About Jesús María

Jesús María is the municipal seat of the municipality of El Nayar in the Mexican state of Nayarit in Mexico. The population was 1,783 in 2000.

People

Population2,638
Density7/mi²

Economy

Unemployment6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain37.3 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation1,398 ft (426 m)
Population2,638
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation1,398 ft (426 m)
Coordinates22.2506°, -104.5179°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceNayarit
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation37.3 inches (947 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jesús María

Jesús María is a small town in Mexico (Nayarit) with a population of 2,638. The city sits at an elevation of 1,398 feet (426 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 6.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 84 business establishments.

Income: Jesús María vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.2%
72% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)84

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Jesús María has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 37.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,398 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average74.2°F
37% above Mexico avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,398 ft (426 m)
Area367.3 sq mi (951.4 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates22.2506°N, 104.5179°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"
2% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.41"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 5, 2015.

Jul 4, 2008 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico M4.4 74 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 72 km
Jul 5, 2015 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico M4.1 138 km
Aug 24, 2001 11 km E of Yago, Mexico M4.0 64 km
Mar 15, 2001 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico M4.0 73 km
Oct 29, 1998 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M3.9 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 173 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 88 km
2022 Orlene Category 3 177 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 276 km
2021 Nora Category 1 205 km
2018 Willa Category 4 131 km
2015 Patricia Category 3 195 km
2011 Jova Category 2 244 km
2006 Lane Category 3 240 km
2002 Kenna Category 5 62 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 235 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 131 km
1993 Calvin Category 1 274 km
1987 Eugene Category 1 290 km
1986 Roslyn Category 1 270 km
1983 Tico Category 3 197 km
1981 Norma Category 2 243 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (125 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 125 km
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 148 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
April 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 80°F (26°C) 0.4 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in Warmest
July 78°F (26°C) 9.3 in
August 78°F (25°C) 9.4 in Wettest
September 78°F (25°C) 7.1 in
October 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
December 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in

Jesús María has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 66°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.4") and April the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Jesús María

Institution Type Founded Website
Centro de Desarrollo Economico Educativo College
Emsad San Andres De Cohamiata College
Emsad San Miguel Huaixtita College
Extension San Miguel Huaixtita (Colotlan) College
Telepreparatoria Mariano Solis Estrada College
Telepreparatoria Nayarit Tamatsi Kauyumarie College
Telepreparatoria Nayarit Werika Temai College
Teleprepartoria Nayarit Aristeo Parada Hernandez College
Universidad Tecnologica de la Sierra University

Schools in Jesús María

34 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Prisciliano Rivera Camacho
Juan Escutia
Kawi Muka (Lugar Sagrado)
Ni�Os Heroes
Primaria Biling�E
Primaria Indigena Comunitaria
Primaria Indigena Comunitaria
Primaria Indigena Comunitaria
Primaria Indigena Comunitaria
Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon
Secundaria Comunitaria
Venustiano Carranza
Vicente Guerrero
Xecora
CECYTEN EMSAD JESUS MARIA
Lázaro Cárdenas
16 de Septiembre
Cursos Comunitarios
Ana�Huac
Benito Jua�Rez
Benito Jua�Rez
Benito Jua�Rez
Benito Jua�Rez
Chuisetyana
Cursos Comunitarios Indigenas
Cursos Comunitarios
Agustin Casta�Eda Rangel
Cursos Comunitarios
Cursos Comunitarios
Cursos Comunitarios
Emiliano Zapata
Guillermo Prieto
Heriberto Jara
Ignacio Zaragoza
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Restaurants in Jesús María

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Botanero El Paisano

Bus Stations in Jesús María

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Transportes Ramírez

Banks in Jesús María

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CAPRECO Cooperativa de Ahorro y Préstamo

Airports Near Jesús María

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chimaltitán AirstripSmall Airport
Dolores Nay AirportSmall Airport
Guadalupe Ocotan AirstripSmall Airport
Higuera Gorda AirportSmall Airport
Huajimic AirportSmall Airport
Huaynamota AirportSmall Airport
Huazamota AirstripSmall Airport
Jazmines de Coyultita AirstripSmall Airport
Jesus Maria AirportSmall Airport
La Ciruelilla AirstripSmall Airport
La Guajolota AirportSmall Airport
La Pochoteca AirportSmall Airport
Las Bugambilias AirportSmall Airport
Las Higueras AirportSmall Airport
Las Norias AirstripSmall Airport
Llano Grande AirportSmall Airport
Llano Grande AirstripSmall Airport
Loma Bonita de Puerta Azul AirportSmall Airport
Los Charcos AirstripSmall Airport
Los Gavilanes AirportSmall Airport
Mesa de Los Huicholes AirstripSmall Airport
Mesa del Nayar AirportSmall Airport
Nahuatl AirstripSmall Airport
Nueva Colonia AirstripSmall Airport
Popota AirstripSmall Airport
Puente de Camotlán AirstripSmall Airport
San Andrés Cohamiata AirstripSmall Airport
San Martin De Bolaños AirportSmall Airport
San Martín de Bolaños AirstripSmall Airport
Santa Catarina AirstripSmall Airport
Santa Clara AirstripSmall Airport
Tuxpan de Bolaños AirstripSmall Airport
Zoquipan AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jesús María

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Altar a la Virgen de Guadalupe

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mazatlan

🇲🇽 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 2,638 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 367.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jesús María?

Jesús María has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.3 inches.

How is the job market in Jesús María?

The unemployment rate in Jesús María is 6.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 84 business establishments in the area.

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