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Nochistlán de Mejía, Mexico

Zacatecas · Mexico

Nochistlán de Mejía is a small city in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 16,562. Elevation: 6,122 ft (1,866 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

16,562 Population 35/sq mi density
6,122 ft Elevation 1,866 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
29.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population16,562
Density35/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain29.1 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation6,122 ft (1,866 m)
Population16,562
Population Density35 / sq mi
Elevation6,122 ft (1,866 m)
Coordinates21.3636°, -102.8475°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceZacatecas
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation29.1 inches (740 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nochistlán de Mejía

Nochistlán de Mejía is a small city in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 16,562. The city sits at an elevation of 6,122 feet (1,866 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 530 business establishments.

Income: Nochistlán de Mejía vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)530

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Nochistlán de Mejía

Nochistlán de Mejía has an average annual temperature of 19.3°C (67°F). The hottest month is Jun (23.7°C), the coldest is Jan (14.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 619 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.6°C / 58°F 1.8° / 26.8° 8.4
Feb 16.3°C / 61°F 3.9° / 30.6° 9.4
Mar 19.2°C / 67°F 6.8° / 32.7° 0.3
Apr 21.3°C / 70°F 8.5° / 34.5° 4.4
May 23.2°C / 74°F 10.8° / 35.7° 17.8
Jun 23.7°C / 75°F 12.8° / 35.9° 81.6
Jul 21.4°C / 70°F 13.4° / 32.1° 188.2
Aug 20.8°C / 69°F 12.2° / 30.7° 148.7
Sep 20.4°C / 69°F 10.8° / 30.3° 97.4
Oct 18.9°C / 66°F 8° / 29.5° 42.9
Nov 17.3°C / 63°F 6.3° / 28.6° 11.0
Dec 15.1°C / 59°F 3.4° / 27.1° 9.6
Nochistlán de Mejía enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 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 29.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,122 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,122 ft (1,866 m)
Area478.8 sq mi (1,240.1 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates21.3636°N, 102.8475°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"
23% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.91"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 96 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 136 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 127 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 105 km
Jun 17, 2004 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico M3.9 128 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 149 km
Jul 6, 2004 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico M3.8 103 km
Mar 9, 2020 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico M3.3 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 196 km
2022 Roslyn Category 3 271 km
2021 Nora Category 1 278 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 188 km
2011 Jova Category 2 264 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 234 km
1992 Winifred Category 2 279 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (174 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in
July 65°F (19°C) 7.9 in Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 6.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.5 in

Nochistlán de Mejía has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 54°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and March the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Nochistlán de Mejía

Institution Type Founded Website
Ctro De Bachillerato Tecn Agropecuario 32 College
Modulo Yahualica (Tepatitlan) College

Schools in Nochistlán de Mejía

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Oficial Benito Juárez
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Radio Stations near Nochistlán de Mejía

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
99.7 Radio Ranchito (Calvillo) - 99.7 FM - XHPLVI-FM - Grupo ULTRA México - Calvillo, Aguascalientes 99.7 fm, aguascalientes MP3 128 kbps
Calvillo FM 101.3 1930s, 1940s MP3
Mega FM (Villahermosa) - 94.9 FM - XHTVH-FM - CORAT (Comisión de Radio y Televisión de Tabasco) - Villahermosa, TB #90s, 1980's MP3 128 kbps
CAXCÁN FM 95.1 (Jalpa) - 95.1 FM - XHJRS-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Jalpa, Zacatecas 95.1 fm, américa AAC+ 80 kbps
Lobos - 88.7 FM [Gómez Palacio, Durango] music MP3 128 kbps
CALVILLO FM 101.3 (Calvillo) - 101.3 FM - XHSCCH-FM - Comunicar para Ayudar, A.C. - Calvillo, Aguascalientes 101.3 fm, aguascalientes MP3
Lobos - 97.3 FM [Los Mochis, Sinaloa] music MP3 128 kbps
Lobos - 94.1 FM [Durango, Durango] music MP3 128 kbps
RADIO RANCHITO 99.7 (Calvillo) - 99.7 FM - XHPLVI-FM - Grupo ULTRA México - Calvillo, Aguascalientes 99.7 fm, aguascalientes MP3 128 kbps
La Grande de Tabasco - 89.7 FM - XHVX-FM - Grupo VX - Comalcalco / Villahermosa, TB 89.7, 89.7 fm MP3 64 kbps
Lobos - 95.5 FM [Zacatecas, Zacatecas] music MP3 128 kbps
Lobos - 103.5 FM [Hermosillo, Sonora] music MP3 128 kbps
Radio fórmula (Tabasco) - 94.1 FM [Villahermosa, Tabasco] music, news AAC

Museums in Nochistlán de Mejía

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Arqueologia E Historia Ayahualican

Farmers Markets in Nochistlán de Mejía

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Nuevo

Stadiums & Teams in Nochistlán de Mejía

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Nochistlán de Mejía

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aguascalientes International AirportAGULarge Airport
Aeródromo GuayaberosSmall Airport
Aeródromo Ramón López VelardeSmall Airport
Insurgente Marcos Escobedo AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Zapopan Air Force BaseSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Nochistlán de Mejía

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Teocalli
Teocalli 2

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nochistlán de Mejía

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
capilla santa cecilia
Templo de San Francisco de Asís
Templo de San Francisco de Asís
Templo de San José
Templo de San Sebastián

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 Nochistlán de Mejía

What is the population of Nochistlán de Mejía?

Nochistlán de Mejía has a population of 16,562 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 478.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nochistlán de Mejía?

Nochistlán de Mejía enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.1 inches.

How is the job market in Nochistlán de Mejía?

The job market in Nochistlán de Mejía is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 530 business establishments in the area.

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