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San Felipe de Híjar, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

San Felipe de Híjar is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 1,221. Elevation: 2,969 ft (905 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,221 Population 3,131/sq mi density
2,969 ft Elevation 905 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
44.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,221
Density3,131/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain44.3 in/yr
Sunny Days256/yr
Elevation2,969 ft (905 m)
Population1,221
Population Density3,131 / sq mi
Elevation2,969 ft (905 m)
Coordinates20.9012°, -104.7216°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation44.3 inches (1,124 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Felipe de Híjar

San Felipe de Híjar is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 1,221. The city sits at an elevation of 2,969 feet (905 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 39 business establishments.

Income: San Felipe de Híjar vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)39

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Felipe de Híjar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,969 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average70.3°F
30% above Mexico avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,969 ft (905 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density3,131/sq mi
Coordinates20.9012°N, 104.7216°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
16% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.54"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Oct 2, 2023.

Sep 14, 2010 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M5.6 141 km
Mar 20, 2010 15 km S of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico M5.0 138 km
Oct 29, 2012 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 135 km
Oct 13, 1995 69 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 150 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 62 km
Sep 14, 2010 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M4.5 144 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 128 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 80 km
Mar 13, 2000 5 km E of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.4 143 km
May 5, 2013 3 km NW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico M4.4 123 km
Oct 2, 2023 7 km SSW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico M4.4 131 km
Jul 4, 2008 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico M4.4 96 km
Nov 9, 1995 11 km NW of Campo Acosta, Mexico M4.3 133 km
Mar 5, 2009 0 km WSW of San Francisco, Mexico M4.2 73 km
Apr 15, 1999 21 km WSW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 137 km
Jun 15, 2013 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico M4.2 55 km
May 29, 2000 9 km NW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 126 km
Aug 12, 2007 59 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.2 135 km
Sep 3, 2001 32 km SSW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.1 109 km
Jul 5, 2015 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico M4.1 26 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 26 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 298 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 137 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 208 km
2021 Nora Category 1 78 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 197 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 178 km
2018 Willa Category 5 219 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 56 km
2013 Erick Category 1 247 km
2012 Bud Category 2 237 km
2011 Jova Category 2 94 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 236 km
2009 Andres Category 1 278 km
2006 Lane Category 3 177 km
2006 John Category 3 212 km
2002 Kenna Category 5 113 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 185 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 223 km
1995 Henriette Category 1 289 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 104 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mascota Volcanic Field (33 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 33 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 33 km
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 160 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
March 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
May 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
June 76°F (24°C) 7.4 in Warmest
July 74°F (23°C) 11.5 in Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 10.3 in
September 74°F (23°C) 8.2 in
October 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in

San Felipe de Híjar has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 64°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.5") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in San Felipe de Híjar

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Emiliano Zapata
Guadalupe Victoria
Javier Mina
Leona Vicario
Nicolas Bravo
Vicente Guerrero
El Jocuistle
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 71
Los Charcos
Ni�os Heroes
Octavio Paz
Prisciliano Sa�Nchez
Tierras Blancas
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Radio Stations near San Felipe de Híjar

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
EXA FM 89.9 (Puerto Vallarta) - 89.9 FM - XHCCBB-FM - Álica Medios - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 89.9 fm, alica medios MP3 128 kbps

Museums in San Felipe de Híjar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Doña Conchita Encarnación
Museo Parroquial

Stadiums & Teams in San Felipe de Híjar

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Airports Near San Felipe de Híjar

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Puerto Vallarta International AirportPVRLarge Airport
Amado Nervo National AirportTPQMedium Airport
Amatlan de Jora AirportSmall Airport
Cap. Jorge García Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Cuautla AirportSmall Airport
El Llano AirportSmall Airport
El Trapiche AirportSmall Airport
General Gonzalo Curiel García - Mascota National AirportSmall Airport
La Manga AirstripSmall Airport
La Pochoteca AirportSmall Airport
Las Bugambilias AirportSmall Airport
Las Varas AirportSmall Airport
Mecatillo AirportSmall Airport
San Bias AirportSmall Airport
San Juan Ixtapalapa AirportSmall Airport
San Sebastián AirportSmall Airport
Trinidad Ramos Valdez AirportSmall Airport
Valle de Banderas 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 Felipe de Híjar

What is the population of San Felipe de Híjar?

San Felipe de Híjar has a population of 1,221 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3,131 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Felipe de Híjar?

San Felipe de Híjar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.3 inches.

How is the job market in San Felipe de Híjar?

The job market in San Felipe de Híjar is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 39 business establishments in the area.

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