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Paso de Piedra, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Paso de Piedra is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 504. Elevation: 6,467 ft (1,971 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

504 Population 520/sq mi density
6,467 ft Elevation 1,971 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
35.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population504
Density520/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain35.0 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation6,467 ft (1,971 m)
Population504
Population Density520 / sq mi
Elevation6,467 ft (1,971 m)
Coordinates19.9769°, -102.9536°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation35.0 inches (888 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Paso de Piedra

Paso de Piedra is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 504. The city sits at an elevation of 6,467 feet (1,971 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 16 business establishments.

Income: Paso de Piedra vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)16

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Paso de Piedra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 35.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,467 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average63.8°F
18% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,467 ft (1,971 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density520/sq mi
Coordinates19.9769°N, 102.9536°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.19"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

98 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 73 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 99 km
Mar 20, 1993 8 km SSE of Villa Victoria, Mexico M5.1 148 km
May 11, 2021 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M5.0 138 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 139 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 85 km
Apr 11, 2021 15 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.7 137 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km SE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.5 125 km
May 3, 1992 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.5 129 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 94 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 103 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 74 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 84 km
Feb 7, 1998 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico M4.4 114 km
Jun 24, 1994 10 km NW of Pueblo Juárez (La Magdalena), Mexico M4.4 138 km
Jul 20, 2008 17 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.4 135 km
Jan 11, 2011 2 km NE of Comala, Mexico M4.3 109 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 68 km
Apr 14, 2005 21 km SSE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.3 134 km
Apr 29, 2017 11 km SW of Minatitlán, Mexico M4.3 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

22 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 299 km
2023 Lidia Category 4 190 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 192 km
2021 Rick Category 2 168 km
2021 Nora Category 1 246 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 208 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 162 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 256 km
2013 Erick Category 1 284 km
2012 Bud Category 2 293 km
2011 Jova Category 3 214 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 198 km
2009 Andres Category 1 258 km
2006 John Category 4 283 km
1996 Alma Category 2 227 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 192 km
1996 Boris Category 1 163 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 217 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 157 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 172 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1818 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 13.9 m 2,000 142 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 108 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 122 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (87 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 87 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 127 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 69°F (21°C) 6.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 8.2 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 6.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 5.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
December 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in

Paso de Piedra has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 57°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.2") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Paso de Piedra

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Benito Juarez
Cuauhtemoc
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Manuel Lopez Cotilla
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Radio Stations near Paso de Piedra

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA PODEROSA 93.1 (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz 93.1 fm, américa MP3
VIDA AZUL 99.5 (Tuxpan) - 99.5 FM - XHTVR-FM - Radiorama - Tuxpan, Veracruz 99.5 fm, américa MP3
Candela (La Barca) - 104.7 FM - XHLB-FM - Cadena RASA - Jamay, Jalisco 104.7 fm, cadena rasa MP3
La Poderosa (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz 93.1 fm, américa MP3

Libraries in Paso de Piedra

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Pública Gabino Ortiz0.0

Farmers Markets in Paso de Piedra

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Jiquilpan
Mercado de San José

Airports Near Paso de Piedra

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International AirportCLQMedium Airport
Aeródromo El JabalíSmall Airport
Aeródromo ElévateSmall Airport
Aeródromo La Joya BrunSmall Airport
And Port AirportSmall Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez AirportSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan AirportSmall 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 Paso de Piedra

What is the population of Paso de Piedra?

Paso de Piedra has a population of 504 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 520 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Paso de Piedra?

Paso de Piedra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches.

How is the job market in Paso de Piedra?

The job market in Paso de Piedra is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 16 business establishments in the area.

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