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Magdalena, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Magdalena is a small city in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 16,214. Elevation: 4,436 ft (1,352 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

16,214 Population 75/sq mi density
4,436 ft Elevation 1,352 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
32.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Magdalena

Magdalena

Magdalena is a town and municipality in the state of Jalisco in central-western Mexico. Magdalena lies 78 kilometers northwest of Guadalajara. The municipality covers an area of 293.2 km2. It borders the state of Nayarit to the west, and the town of Tequila to the east. As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 18,924.

People

Population16,214
Density75/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.9%

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain32.6 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation4,436 ft (1,352 m)
Population16,214
Population Density75 / sq mi
Elevation4,436 ft (1,352 m)
Coordinates20.9069°, -103.9769°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation32.6 inches (829 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Magdalena

Magdalena is a small city in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 16,214. The city sits at an elevation of 4,436 feet (1,352 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 519 business establishments.

Income: Magdalena vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)519

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Magdalena

Magdalena has an average annual temperature of 20.9°C (70°F). The hottest month is Jun (24.7°C), the coldest is Jan (17.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 764 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.1°C / 63°F 4.3° / 29.6° 10.3
Feb 18.5°C / 65°F 6.5° / 33.2° 10.9
Mar 21.2°C / 70°F 9.1° / 35.1° 0.2
Apr 23°C / 73°F 10.4° / 36.7° 2.5
May 24.6°C / 76°F 12° / 37.6° 16.4
Jun 24.7°C / 76°F 15.2° / 37.8° 105.9
Jul 22°C / 72°F 15.8° / 31.5° 242.3
Aug 21.4°C / 70°F 14.7° / 29.2° 184.9
Sep 21.2°C / 70°F 13.3° / 29.6° 115.7
Oct 20.1°C / 68°F 10.1° / 29.4° 54.1
Nov 19.2°C / 67°F 8.4° / 30.2° 11.7
Dec 17.5°C / 64°F 5.5° / 29.7° 9.1
Magdalena has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 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 32.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,436 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average71.9°F
33% above Mexico avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,436 ft (1,352 m)
Area215.8 sq mi (559.0 km²)
Population Density75/sq mi
Coordinates20.9069°N, 103.9769°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.6"
14% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.86"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Mar 9, 2020.

Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 52 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 53 km
Jul 4, 2008 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico M4.4 138 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 108 km
Jun 15, 2013 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico M4.2 132 km
May 29, 2000 9 km NW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 145 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 133 km
Mar 5, 2009 0 km WSW of San Francisco, Mexico M4.2 150 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 97 km
Oct 25, 1992 1 km WSW of Tolimán, Mexico M4.2 146 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 137 km
Jul 5, 2015 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico M4.1 98 km
Jul 24, 2000 5 km W of Jiquilpan, Mexico M4.1 127 km
Aug 24, 2001 11 km E of Yago, Mexico M4.0 145 km
Mar 15, 2001 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico M4.0 120 km
Mar 14, 2004 8 km WSW of Soyatlán del Oro, Mexico M3.9 80 km
Jun 17, 2004 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico M3.9 67 km
Oct 29, 1998 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M3.9 115 km
Jul 6, 2004 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico M3.8 137 km
Mar 14, 2004 10 km ESE of Mixtlán, Mexico M3.6 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 69 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 280 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 201 km
2022 Orlene Category 2 285 km
2021 Nora Category 1 152 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 256 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 198 km
2018 Willa Category 3 274 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 63 km
2013 Erick Category 1 296 km
2012 Bud Category 1 274 km
2011 Jova Category 2 139 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 238 km
2009 Andres Category 1 292 km
2006 John Category 3 274 km
2006 Lane Category 2 251 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 172 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 262 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 233 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 143 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 147 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 60 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 94 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 159 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
April 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 78°F (26°C) 0.8 in
June 78°F (26°C) 6.4 in Warmest
July 75°F (24°C) 8.9 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 8.0 in
September 74°F (24°C) 5.0 in
October 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in

Magdalena has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 64°F in January to 78°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.9") and April the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Magdalena

Institution Type Founded Website
Modulo San Marcos (Ahualulco) College

Schools in Magdalena

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Redencion Proletaria
Leyes De Reforma
Leyes De Reforma
Instituto Juan Pablo Ii
Emiliano Zapata
20 De Noviembre
Xochiltepec
Valentin Gomez Farias
Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz
Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz
Idolina Gaona Ruiz
Plan De Ayutla
Miguel Hidalgo
Leyes De Reforma
Instituto Juan Pablo Ii
Ignacio Zaragoza
Guillermo Prieto
Felix Ma Martinez
A�o De Juarez
USAER Magdalena
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Radio Stations near Magdalena

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3
VALLES DIGITAL RADIO 1210 (El Arenal) - 1210 AM - XECSAC-AM - El Arenal, Jalisco 1210 am, am MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Magdalena

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura "David Alfaro Siqueiros"
Casa de la Cultura "David Alfaro Siqueiros"
Casa de la Cultura de Teuchitlán
Herbario Municipal de Plantas Medicinales “Dr. David Rodríguez”
Museo De Guachimontones
Museum Los Abuelos
National Museum of the Tequila

Farmers Markets in Magdalena

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado Ahualulco de mercado
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Teuchitlán

Restaurants in Magdalena

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sushi 86

Bus Stations in Magdalena

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estacion de Autobuses

Gas Stations in Magdalena

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #5930515790
MX #8421567780
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex Estacion San Andres

Banks in Magdalena

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aztec Bank
Banorte
Banorte
BBVA
Citibanamex

Shopping Malls in Magdalena

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mi Bodega Magdalena

Breweries in Magdalena

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Casa Sauza

Stadiums & Teams in Magdalena

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Magdalena

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Amatlan de Jora AirportSmall Airport
Apozolco AirportSmall Airport
Cap. Jorge García Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Cuautla AirportSmall Airport
El Trapiche AirportSmall Airport
La Ciruelilla AirstripSmall Airport
La Manga AirstripSmall Airport
La Pochoteca AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Mecatillo AirportSmall Airport
Pacana AirportSmall Airport
Popota AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Ixtapalapa AirportSmall Airport
San Martín de Bolaños AirstripSmall Airport
Vientos de la Vega AirportSmall Airport
Zapopan Air Force BaseSmall 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 Magdalena

What is the population of Magdalena?

Magdalena has a population of 16,214 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 75 people per square mile, spread across 215.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Magdalena?

Magdalena has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.6 inches.

How is the job market in Magdalena?

The job market in Magdalena is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 519 business establishments in the area.

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