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La Purísima, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

La Purísima is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 1,013. Elevation: 5,348 ft (1,630 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,013 Population 292/sq mi density
5,348 ft Elevation 1,630 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
21.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,013
Density292/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain21.1 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation5,348 ft (1,630 m)
Population1,013
Population Density292 / sq mi
Elevation5,348 ft (1,630 m)
Coordinates20.7012°, -103.0320°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation21.1 inches (535 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Purísima

La Purísima is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 1,013. The city sits at an elevation of 5,348 feet (1,630 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 32 business establishments.

Income: La Purísima vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Purísima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,348 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,348 ft (1,630 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density292/sq mi
Coordinates20.7012°N, 103.0320°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"
45% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.53"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 16, 2025.

Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 147 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 131 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 49 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 142 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 148 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 140 km
Jun 5, 2005 2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico M4.2 149 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 62 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 118 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 55 km
Jul 24, 2000 5 km W of Jiquilpan, Mexico M4.1 132 km
Jun 2, 2005 5 km NNW of Cofradía, Mexico M4.1 147 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 138 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 42 km
Apr 7, 2003 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico M4.0 124 km
Apr 28, 2008 17 km E of Jilotlán de los Dolores, Mexico M3.9 147 km
Jun 17, 2004 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico M3.9 64 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 146 km
Sep 13, 2004 17 km N of Tazumbo, Mexico M3.9 145 km
Apr 2, 2003 1 km SSW of Tacátzcuaro, Mexico M3.9 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 163 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 265 km
2022 Roslyn Category 3 298 km
2021 Rick Category 2 246 km
2021 Nora Category 1 247 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 242 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 144 km
2011 Jova Category 2 216 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 255 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 265 km
1996 Boris Category 1 239 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 250 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 251 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 207 km
1992 Virgil Category 2 244 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 243 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (146 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 146 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 160 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 164 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
March 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
May 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 6.6 in
July 70°F (21°C) 9.5 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 8.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in

La Purísima has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 61°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.5") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in La Purísima

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Benito Juarez
16 De Septiembre
13 De Septiembre
Vicente Guerrero
Valentin Gomez Farias
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Lázaro Cárdenas Del Río
Jose Maria Morelos Y Pavon
Francisco Villa
Francisco Villa
Francisco Cruz Martinez
Alberto Teran
Vicente Guerrero
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Leopoldo Herna�Ndez Partida
Lázaro Cárdenas Del Río
Jose Vasconcelos
Ignacio Ramirez
Ignacio Allende
Felipe Carrillo Puerto
Emiliano Zapata
Cristobal Colon
Benito Juarez
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Radio Stations near La Purísima

49 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.3 (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.3 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio Metrópoli – XEAD-AM entrevistas, news MP3 64 kbps
92.3 Fiesta Mexicana (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.3 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
MATCH 90.3 (GDL) - 90.3 FM - XHEMIA-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, Jalisco 90.3 fm, acir AAC+ 56 kbps
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.3 (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.3 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
City Pop Guadalajara citypop, kpop MP3
LA TAPATIA 103.5 (GDL) - 103.5 FM - XHRX-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 103.5 fm, américa MP3
Retro 107.5 (GDL) - 107.5 FM - XHVOZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco 107.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Zona Tres (Guadalajara) - 91.5 FM - XHGEO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 91.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
+2ToneRoom Radio (GDL) - Online - www.2toneroom.net - Guadalajara, Jalisco américa, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
LA KEBUENA 97.1 (GDL) - 97.1 FM - XEBA-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 97.1 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
Globo 98.7 (Guadalajara) - 98.7 FM - XHLC-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 98.7 fm, adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
XEDK -1250 AM AAC+ 64 kbps
RADIO METRÓPOLI 1150 (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1150 am, am MP3 64 kbps
Internet Public Radio artist, arts MP3 256 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 105.9 (GDL) - 105.9 FM - XHQJ-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 105.9 fm, 1970s MP3
Cumbia - La Musica Que Nos Gusta cumbia, tropical AAC
millenium bella musica classical AAC+ 128 kbps
LA COYOTERA 102.3 (GDL) - 102.3 FM - XHSCDQ-FM - Comunica-Acción y Cultura del Occidente de México, A.C. - Guadalajara, Jalisco 102.3 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
Los 40 (Guadalajara) - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco AAC+ 56 kbps
Candela (La Barca) - 104.7 FM - XHLB-FM - Cadena RASA - Jamay, Jalisco 104.7 fm, cadena rasa MP3
LA Q 820 (GDL) - 820 AM - XEBA-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 820 am, am MP3 128 kbps
RADIO MUJER 92.7 (GDL) - 92.7 FM - XHEAAA-FM - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.7 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
1150 Radio Metrópoli (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1150 am, am MP3 64 kbps
1310 Radio Vital (GDL) - 1310 AM - XETIA-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1310 am, am MP3 64 kbps
KY 94.7 (GDL) - 94.7 FM - XHDK-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco 94.7 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
W DEPORTES 1010 (GDL) - 1010 AM - XEHL-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1010 am, am MP3 128 kbps
AMOR 93.1 (GDL) - 93.1 FM - XHPI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, Jalisco 93.1 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
ARROBA FM 88.7 (GDL) - 88.7 FM - XHGDL-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 88.7 fm, @fm MP3
Radio Mujer 92.7 family, latin AAC+ 128 kbps
VOX FM Radio Hits 95.9 (GDL) - 95.9 FM - XHABCJ-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 95.9 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
Radio Gallito Guadalajara Jalisco MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 101.1 (GDL) - 101.1 FM - XHMA-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 101.1 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
92.3FM Fiesta Méxicana AAC+ 128 kbps
MAGIA DIGITAL 89.9 (GDL) - 89.9 FM - XHRA-FM - MegaRadio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 89.9 fm, américa MP3
RADIO CAÑÓN 580 (GDL) - 580 AM - XEAV-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 580 am, am MP3 128 kbps
LA BUENA ONDA 101.9 (GDL) - 101.9 FM - XEAD-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 101.9 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
ZONA TRES 91.5 (GDL) - 91.5 FM - XHGEO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 91.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
UNIVERSAL Guadalajara - 700 AM - XEDKR-AM - Grupo Radio Centro - Guadalajara, JC 700, 700 am AAC+ 32 kbps
W RADIO 101.5 (GDL) - 101.5 FM - XHWK-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 101.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
LOS40 102.7 (GDL) - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 102.7 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio Mujer 92.7 FM (Guadalajara) - 92.7 FM - XHEAAA-FM - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco AAC+ 128 kbps
RADIO VITAL 1310 (Guadalajara) - 1310 AM - XETIA-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1310 am, am MP3 64 kbps
XEHK 960 (GDL) - 960 AM - XEHK-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 960 am, am MP3
Radio REAL - Radio fuera de la radio preguntale a gonzalo MP3 320 kbps
+Somos + Radio (GDL) - Online - www.somosmasradio.com - Somos+Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco américa, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
RADIO GALLITO 760 (GDL) - 760 AM - XEZZ-AM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 760 am, am AAC+ 56 kbps
DK 1250 (GDL) - 1250 AM - XEDK-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1250 am, am AAC+ 64 kbps
FORMULA MELÓDICA 97.9 (GDL) - 97.9 FM - XETIA-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 97.9 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps

Museums in La Purísima

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Naciona de la Ceramica
Museo Naciona de la Ceramica

Libraries in La Purísima

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in La Purísima

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abarrotes "La Barranquita"
Abarrotes "La Barranquita"
Abarrotes "La Barranquita"
Abarrotes Esmeralda
Abarrotes Esmeralda
Abarrotes Esmeralda
Carnicería y Abarrotes El Centenario
Carnicería y Abarrotes El Centenario
Carnicería y Abarrotes El Centenario
Cremería La Magnolia
Cremería La Magnolia
Cremería La Magnolia
Mercado Camichines
Mercado de Zalatitan
Mercado de Zalatitan
Mercado de Zalatitan
Mercado de Zalatitan
Mercado Heliodoro Hernández Loza
Mercado Moctezuma
Mercado Municipal Tonalá
Mercado Plaza Acatic
Mercado San Basilio
Mercado Villas Andalucía

Stadiums & Teams in La Purísima

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio de Fútbol San Andrés
Estadio Revolución Mexicana

Airports Near La Purísima

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Zapopan Air Force BaseSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in La Purísima

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Orto family
Orto family

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 La Purísima

What is the population of La Purísima?

La Purísima has a population of 1,013 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 292 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Purísima?

La Purísima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.1 inches.

How is the job market in La Purísima?

The job market in La Purísima is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 32 business establishments in the area.

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