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Melchor Ocampo (San Jerónimo), Mexico

Zacatecas · Mexico

Melchor Ocampo (San Jerónimo) is a small town in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 783. Elevation: 6,847 ft (2,087 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

783 Population 0/sq mi density
6,847 ft Elevation 2,087 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
17.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population783
Density0/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain17.7 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation6,847 ft (2,087 m)
Population783
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation6,847 ft (2,087 m)
Coordinates23.1447°, -103.1558°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceZacatecas
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation17.7 inches (450 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Melchor Ocampo (San Jerónimo)

Melchor Ocampo (San Jerónimo) is a small town in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 783. The city sits at an elevation of 6,847 feet (2,087 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 25 business establishments.

Income: Melchor Ocampo (San Jerónimo) vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)25

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Melchor Ocampo (San Jerónimo) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 304 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 17.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,847 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above Mexico avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,847 ft (2,087 m)
Area2,207.6 sq mi (5,717.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates23.1447°N, 103.1558°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.7"
53% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.06"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 20, 2024.

Sep 20, 2024 10 km E of Emilio Carranza, Mexico M4.2 114 km
Sep 25, 1995 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico M4.1 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Roslyn (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 169 km
2018 Willa Category 3 240 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 130 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (173 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 0.3 in
March 57°F (14°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
June 67°F (19°C) 2.7 in Warmest
July 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
September 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
October 60°F (15°C) 1.3 in
November 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in

Melchor Ocampo (San Jerónimo) has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 50°F in January to 67°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Melchor Ocampo (San Jerónimo)

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
STEREO FRESNILLO 91.1 (Fresnillo) - 91.1 FM - XHRRA-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Fresnillo, Zacatecas 91.1 fm, américa MP3 24 kbps
W RADIO 94.3 (Fresnillo) - 94.3 FM - XHPFRZ-FM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Fresnillo, Zacatecas 94.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LA MEJOR FM 107.9 (Fresnillo) - 107.9 FM - XHEMA-FM - Grupo Radiofónico B15 - Fresnillo, Zacatecas américa, aquí nomás AAC+ 64 kbps
W RADIO 1020 (Cañitas de Felipe Pescador) - 1020 AM - XECCCG-AM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Cañitas de Felipe Pescador, Zacatecas 1020 am, am MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Melchor Ocampo (San Jerónimo)

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Agustin Guzman0.0

Airports Near Melchor Ocampo (San Jerónimo)

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Leobardo C. Ruiz International AirportZCLMedium 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 Melchor Ocampo (San Jerónimo)

What is the population of Melchor Ocampo (San Jerónimo)?

Melchor Ocampo (San Jerónimo) has a population of 783 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 2,207.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Melchor Ocampo (San Jerónimo)?

Melchor Ocampo (San Jerónimo) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.7 inches.

How is the job market in Melchor Ocampo (San Jerónimo)?

The job market in Melchor Ocampo (San Jerónimo) is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 25 business establishments in the area.

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