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La Ribera, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

La Ribera is a small city in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 7,780. Elevation: 5,207 ft (1,587 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,780 Population 40/sq mi density
5,207 ft Elevation 1,587 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
17.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population7,780
Density40/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain17.0 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation5,207 ft (1,587 m)
Population7,780
Population Density40 / sq mi
Elevation5,207 ft (1,587 m)
Coordinates20.3478°, -102.2795°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation17.0 inches (433 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Ribera

La Ribera is a small city in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 7,780. The city sits at an elevation of 5,207 feet (1,587 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 249 business establishments.

Income: La Ribera vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)249

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Ribera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 70°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 17.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,207 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,207 ft (1,587 m)
Area196.8 sq mi (509.8 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates20.3478°N, 102.2795°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.0"
55% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.27"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 149 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 149 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 135 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 92 km
Oct 4, 2017 9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico M4.3 149 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 114 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 69 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 127 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 115 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 128 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 87 km
Jan 28, 2011 3 km SSE of Lombardía, Mexico M4.1 137 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 99 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 51 km
Mar 8, 2007 6 km E of Apatzingán, Mexico M4.1 140 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 86 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 88 km
Apr 28, 2003 19 km WSW of Jilotlán de los Dolores, Mexico M4.0 150 km
May 19, 2006 4 km NNW of Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Mexico M4.0 137 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 245 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 263 km
2021 Rick Category 2 194 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 288 km
2015 Patricia Category 4 222 km
2011 Jova Category 2 285 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 273 km
1996 Alma Category 2 261 km
1996 Boris Category 1 183 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 267 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 298 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 245 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 238 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (78 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 78 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 71°F (21°C) 0.2 in
May 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 6.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 8.3 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 7.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in
October 67°F (19°C) 1.8 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in

La Ribera has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 60°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in La Ribera

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Benito Juarez - - - -
Colegio Miguel Hidalgo - - - -
Juan A�Lvarez - - - -
Ricardo Flores Magon - - - -
Vicente Guerrero - - - -
5 De Febrero - - - -
5 De Febrero - - - -
Salvador Alvarado - - - -
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Radio Stations near La Ribera

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Catedral de la Música 91.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
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
LOS 40 - MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 98.1 (Zamora) - 98.1 FM - XHPZAM-FM - Grupo Rey - Zamora, Michoacán 98.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in La Ribera

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
biblioteca el carmen0.0
Biblioteca Publica El Carmen0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "José Hernández Moreno"0.0
Biblioteca UNIVA0.0
José Ma. Morelos y Pavón0.0

Farmers Markets in La Ribera

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
El Mercadito
Mercado de Las Cuatro Esquinas
Mercado Hidalgo

Stadiums & Teams in La Ribera

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Airports Near La Ribera

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo El Tepozán-Small Airport
El Loreto Airport-Small Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal Airport-Small Airport
La Piedad Airport-Small Airport
Los Cerritos Airport-Small Airport
Los Gonzalez Airport-Small Airport
Ocotlán Airport-Small Airport
Pajacuaran Airport-Small Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport

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 Ribera

What is the population of La Ribera?

La Ribera has a population of 7,780 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 196.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Ribera?

La Ribera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.0 inches.

How is the job market in La Ribera?

The job market in La Ribera is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 249 business establishments in the area.

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