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Nuevo Refugio de Afuera (Nuevo Refugio), Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Nuevo Refugio de Afuera (Nuevo Refugio) is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 1,003. Elevation: 5,059 ft (1,542 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,003 Population 743/sq mi density
5,059 ft Elevation 1,542 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
17.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,003
Density743/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain17.0 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation5,059 ft (1,542 m)
Population1,003
Population Density743 / sq mi
Elevation5,059 ft (1,542 m)
Coordinates20.5489°, -102.7072°
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 Nuevo Refugio de Afuera (Nuevo Refugio)

Nuevo Refugio de Afuera (Nuevo Refugio) is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 1,003. The city sits at an elevation of 5,059 feet (1,542 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 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 32 business establishments.

Income: Nuevo Refugio de Afuera (Nuevo Refugio) vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Nuevo Refugio de Afuera (Nuevo Refugio) 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 5,059 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

Elevation5,059 ft (1,542 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density743/sq mi
Coordinates20.5489°N, 102.7072°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.0"
55% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.17"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 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 M5.3 142 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 85 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 140 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 122 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 127 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 112 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 43 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 114 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 78 km
Jun 5, 2005 2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico M4.2 150 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 110 km
Jul 24, 2000 5 km W of Jiquilpan, Mexico M4.1 145 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 16 km
Jun 2, 2005 5 km NNW of Cofradía, Mexico M4.1 149 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 148 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 125 km
Apr 7, 2003 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico M4.0 99 km
Apr 28, 2003 19 km WSW of Jilotlán de los Dolores, Mexico M4.0 147 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 138 km
Apr 28, 2008 17 km E of Jilotlán de los Dolores, Mexico M3.9 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 198 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 261 km
2021 Rick Category 2 221 km
2021 Nora Category 1 280 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 259 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 176 km
2011 Jova Category 2 244 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 263 km
1996 Alma Category 2 285 km
1996 Boris Category 1 212 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 256 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 272 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 217 km
1992 Virgil Category 2 240 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (127 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 127 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 149 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
May 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 6.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 9.2 in Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 7.5 in
September 69°F (21°C) 5.3 in
October 67°F (19°C) 1.8 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in

Nuevo Refugio de Afuera (Nuevo Refugio) has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 60°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.2") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Nuevo Refugio de Afuera (Nuevo Refugio)

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Emiliano Zapata
Gregorio Torres Quintero
Jose Ma Morelos Y Pavon
Lázaro Cárdenas del Río
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Revolucion
Roberto Quiroz Guerra
Valentin Gomez Farias
Alfonso Reyes
Luis Donaldo Colosio Murrieta
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
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Radio Stations near Nuevo Refugio de Afuera (Nuevo Refugio)

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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

Museums in Nuevo Refugio de Afuera (Nuevo Refugio)

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MUSEO JRF
Museo de Antropología e Historia de Ocotlán

Libraries in Nuevo Refugio de Afuera (Nuevo Refugio)

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Gonzalez Gallo0.0

Farmers Markets in Nuevo Refugio de Afuera (Nuevo Refugio)

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
El Mercadito
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Plaza Acatic

Gas Stations in Nuevo Refugio de Afuera (Nuevo Refugio)

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Stadiums & Teams in Nuevo Refugio de Afuera (Nuevo Refugio)

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Airports Near Nuevo Refugio de Afuera (Nuevo Refugio)

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal AirportSmall 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 Nuevo Refugio de Afuera (Nuevo Refugio)

What is the population of Nuevo Refugio de Afuera (Nuevo Refugio)?

Nuevo Refugio de Afuera (Nuevo Refugio) has a population of 1,003 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 743 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nuevo Refugio de Afuera (Nuevo Refugio)?

Nuevo Refugio de Afuera (Nuevo Refugio) 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 Nuevo Refugio de Afuera (Nuevo Refugio)?

The job market in Nuevo Refugio de Afuera (Nuevo Refugio) is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 32 business establishments in the area.

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