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Jilotlán de los Dolores, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Jilotlán de los Dolores is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 1,519. Elevation: 2,530 ft (771 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,519 Population 3,895/sq mi density
2,530 ft Elevation 771 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
37.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Jilotlán de los Dolores

Jilotlán de los Dolores

Jilotlán de los Dolores is a town and municipality, in Jalisco in central-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 1511.78 km2.

People

Population1,519
Density3,895/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.6%

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain37.0 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation2,530 ft (771 m)
Population1,519
Population Density3,895 / sq mi
Elevation2,530 ft (771 m)
Coordinates19.3710°, -103.0194°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation37.0 inches (939 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jilotlán de los Dolores

Jilotlán de los Dolores is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 1,519. The city sits at an elevation of 2,530 feet (771 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 49 business establishments.

Income: Jilotlán de los Dolores vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)49

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Jilotlán de los Dolores has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 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 37.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,530 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average71.8°F
33% above Mexico avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,530 ft (771 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density3,895/sq mi
Coordinates19.3710°N, 103.0194°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.31"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

359 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 11, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 129 km
Sep 19, 2022 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M7.6 102 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 132 km
Jan 11, 1997 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M7.2 131 km
Sep 22, 2022 55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M6.8 123 km
Aug 9, 2000 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 142 km
Apr 11, 2012 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 132 km
Jan 12, 2025 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico M6.2 103 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 122 km
Sep 20, 2022 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.8 130 km
Feb 20, 2013 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.6 117 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 134 km
Jan 16, 1997 33 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M5.5 146 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 137 km
Jan 29, 1990 28 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 132 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 127 km
Dec 1, 2000 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 148 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 28 km
Sep 19, 2022 24 km WSW of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.3 130 km
Jul 31, 2006 23 km SW of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico M5.3 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

26 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 233 km
2023 Lidia Category 4 222 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 130 km
2021 Rick Category 2 114 km
2021 Nora Category 1 241 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 292 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 165 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 191 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 203 km
2013 Erick Category 1 233 km
2012 Bud Category 2 266 km
2011 Jova Category 3 220 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 142 km
2009 Andres Category 1 198 km
2006 John Category 4 222 km
1996 Alma Category 2 166 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 134 km
1996 Boris Category 1 114 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 173 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 125 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1818 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 13.9 m 2,000 101 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 129 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 144 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 98 km
1985 MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 9,500 141 km
1973 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 56 99 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 72 km
2022 MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 2 102 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 132 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (65 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 65 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 143 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
March 71°F (21°C) 0.2 in
April 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 76°F (25°C) 0.9 in
June 76°F (25°C) 6.9 in Warmest
July 74°F (23°C) 8.3 in Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 7.4 in
September 74°F (23°C) 7.5 in
October 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in

Jilotlán de los Dolores has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 66°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and April the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Jilotlán de los Dolores

Institution Type Founded Website
Manuel M Dieguez College

Schools in Jilotlán de los Dolores

28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
El Limon De Enmedio
20 De Noviembre
Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz
Moises Saenz
Limon De Enmedio
Lázaro Cárdenas del Río
Las Nueces
Las Higueras
La Minita
La Listona
Ignacio Zaragoza
Huapala
El Saucito
El Rincon
Carlos Pereyra
Arenal
Ninos Heroes
Naciones Unidas
Morelos
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Manuel Lopez Cotilla
Lázaro Cárdenas del Río
Justo Sierra
Ignacio Zaragoza
Ignacio M Altamirano
Francisco Villa
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Radio Stations near Jilotlán de los Dolores

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA PODEROSA 93.1 (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz 93.1 fm, américa MP3
VIDA AZUL 99.5 (Tuxpan) - 99.5 FM - XHTVR-FM - Radiorama - Tuxpan, Veracruz 99.5 fm, américa MP3
AMOR ES 95.1 (Ciudad Guzmán) - 95.1 FM - XHBC-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco 95.1 fm, amor es MP3 40 kbps
La Poderosa (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz 93.1 fm, américa MP3

Farmers Markets in Jilotlán de los Dolores

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Gas Stations in Jilotlán de los Dolores

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #1413170185

Airports Near Jilotlán de los Dolores

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International AirportCLQMedium Airport
Aeródromo Aerofumigaciones NarvaezSmall Airport
Aeródromo Cerro de OrtegaSmall Airport
Aeródromo El JabalíSmall Airport
Aeródromo ElévateSmall Airport
Aeródromo La Joya BrunSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Aerosam AirportSmall Airport
Aguililla AirportSmall Airport
And Port AirportSmall Airport
Apatzingán - Pablo L. Sidar AirportAZGSmall Airport
Calderitas AirportSmall Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez AirportSmall Airport
Coahuayana AirportSmall Airport
El Fenix AirportSmall Airport
Farías AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
La Raya AirportSmall Airport
Loma Blanca AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez de Gorongoros AirportSmall Airport
Pablo L. Sidar AirportSmall Airport
Pista Aérea CadenasSmall Airport
San Vicente AirportSmall Airport
Silva AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jilotlán de los Dolores

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Templo San Miguel Arcángel

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 Jilotlán de los Dolores

What is the population of Jilotlán de los Dolores?

Jilotlán de los Dolores has a population of 1,519 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3,895 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jilotlán de los Dolores?

Jilotlán de los Dolores has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.0 inches.

How is the job market in Jilotlán de los Dolores?

The job market in Jilotlán de los Dolores is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 49 business establishments in the area.

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