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San Diego, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

San Diego is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 1,361. Elevation: 5,341 ft (1,628 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,361 Population 2,347/sq mi density
5,341 ft Elevation 1,628 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
32.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About San Diego

San Diego

San Diego is a city on the Pacific coast of Southern California, adjacent to the Mexico–United States border. It is the eighth-most populous city in the U.S. and second-most populous city in California with a population of over 1.4 million, while the San Diego metropolitan area with over 3.3 million residents is the 18th-largest metropolitan area in the country. San Diego is the county seat of San Diego County. It is known for its mild Mediterranean climate, extensive beaches and parks, long association with the United States Navy, and recent emergence as a wireless, electronics, healthcare, and biotechnology development center.

People

Population1,361
Density2,347/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain32.7 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation5,341 ft (1,628 m)
Population1,361
Population Density2,347 / sq mi
Elevation5,341 ft (1,628 m)
Coordinates19.8893°, -102.8325°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation32.7 inches (830 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Diego

San Diego is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 1,361. The city sits at an elevation of 5,341 feet (1,628 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 44 business establishments.

Income: San Diego vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)44

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Diego enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 68°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 32.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,341 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.0°F
22% above Mexico avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,341 ft (1,628 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density2,347/sq mi
Coordinates19.8893°N, 102.8325°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.7"
14% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.83"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

111 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 92 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 72 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 137 km
Mar 20, 1993 8 km SSE of Villa Victoria, Mexico M5.1 143 km
May 11, 2021 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M5.0 126 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 123 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 144 km
Jun 1, 1992 20 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M4.7 146 km
Apr 11, 2021 15 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.7 128 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 89 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km SE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.5 123 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 76 km
May 3, 1992 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.5 116 km
May 29, 2022 20 km ESE of Aguililla, Mexico M4.5 138 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 100 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 118 km
Feb 7, 1998 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico M4.4 102 km
Dec 21, 1991 12 km SSE of Aguililla, Mexico M4.4 139 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 68 km
Jul 20, 2008 17 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.4 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 288 km
2023 Lidia Category 4 205 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 189 km
2021 Rick Category 2 154 km
2021 Nora Category 1 258 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 213 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 177 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 257 km
2013 Erick Category 1 287 km
2011 Jova Category 2 228 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 197 km
2009 Andres Category 1 258 km
2006 John Category 4 282 km
1996 Alma Category 2 215 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 191 km
1996 Boris Category 1 148 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 222 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 163 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 170 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 229 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 2,000 146 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 118 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 123 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 92 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 113 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 62°F (16°C) 0.3 in
March 65°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 6.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 7.8 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 6.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in

San Diego has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 59°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in San Diego

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mariano Matamoros
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Mariano Escobedo
Llano Largo
Lázaro Cárdenas del Río
Ignacio L Vallarta
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 65
Emiliano Zapata
Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz
Ricardo Flores Magon
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Aquiles Serdan
Margarita Maza De Juarez
Margarita Maza De Juarez
Leona Vicario
Lázaro Cárdenas
Jose Ma Morelos Y Pavon
Jaime Nuno
Cuauhtemoc
Benito Juarez
Año De Juarez
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Radio Stations near San Diego

1 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

Libraries in San Diego

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Pública Gabino Ortiz0.0

Farmers Markets in San Diego

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Jiquilpan
Mercado de San José
Mercado Municipal

Airports Near San Diego

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International AirportCLQMedium Airport
Aerofumigaciones Lopez AirportSmall Airport
And Port AirportSmall Airport
Calderitas AirportSmall Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez AirportSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Farías AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez de Gorongoros AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Pista Aérea CadenasSmall Airport
Silva 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 San Diego

What is the population of San Diego?

San Diego has a population of 1,361 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2,347 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Diego?

San Diego enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.7 inches.

How is the job market in San Diego?

The job market in San Diego is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 44 business establishments in the area.

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