San José de Guanajuato, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

San José de Guanajuato is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 2,500. Elevation: 5,738 ft (1,749 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,500 Population 12/sq mi density

5,738 ft Elevation 1,749 meters

67°F Avg Temperature 20°C

20.4 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,500

Density12/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)

Rain20.4 in/yr

Sunny Days355/yr

Elevation5,738 ft (1,749 m)

Population	2,500
Population Density	12 / sq mi
Elevation	5,738 ft (1,749 m)
Coordinates	20.5560°, -100.8928°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Guanajuato
Average Temperature	67°F (20°C)
January Average	59°F (15°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation	20.4 inches (519 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San José de Guanajuato

San José de Guanajuato is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 2,500. The city sits at an elevation of 5,738 feet (1,749 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 80 business establishments.

Income: San José de Guanajuato vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.8%
	50% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	80

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San José de Guanajuato enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,738 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	67.1°F
	24% above Mexico avg
January Average	59°F (15°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,738 ft (1,749 m)
Area	213.6 sq mi (553.2 km²)
Population Density	12/sq mi
Coordinates	20.5560°N, 100.8928°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"

46% below Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.79"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 5, 2022.

Apr 5, 2022	17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico	M4.5	138 km
Mar 15, 1998	2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico	M4.2	129 km
Apr 30, 2006	5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico	M4.2	63 km
Sep 4, 2002	2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico	M4.1	111 km
Oct 11, 1990	8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico	M4.0	143 km
Jun 27, 2006	4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico	M3.9	78 km
Jul 21, 2007	1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico	M3.9	133 km
Mar 2, 2008	1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico	M3.9	134 km
Oct 7, 1999	4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico	M3.8	87 km
Nov 15, 2000	9 km SSE of Carapán, Mexico	M3.8	143 km
May 28, 2008	2 km NE of Rincón de Curungueo, Mexico	M3.7	132 km
Jan 9, 2001	2 km NE of Macho de Agua, Mexico	M3.7	141 km
Feb 6, 2008	1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico	M3.7	122 km
Jun 4, 2000	0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico	M3.7	108 km
Jan 29, 1998	3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico	M3.7	84 km
Feb 14, 2000	5 km SSW of San Antonio Solís, Mexico	M3.4	106 km
Jun 26, 2000	9 km ENE of Bella Vista del Río, Mexico	M3.4	148 km
May 2, 1992	10 km WNW of Tarandacuao, Mexico	M3.2	66 km
May 1, 2018	0 km E of Agostitlán, Mexico	M2.6	117 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Rick (2021).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2021	Rick	Category 2	263 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	248 km
1993	Gert	Category 1	276 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (119 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato	Pyroclastic cone(s)	3,860 m (12,664 ft)	1952	119 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo	Caldera	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	-3050	145 km
Toluca, Nevado de	Stratovolcano	4,680 m (15,354 ft)	-1350	200 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	59°F (15°C)	0.4 in
February	60°F (16°C)	0.2 in	Driest
March	65°F (18°C)	0.2 in
April	69°F (21°C)	0.4 in
May	72°F (22°C)	1.3 in	Warmest
June	71°F (22°C)	4.9 in
July	70°F (21°C)	5.8 in	Wettest
August	69°F (20°C)	5.5 in
September	68°F (20°C)	4.7 in
October	65°F (18°C)	1.4 in
November	62°F (17°C)	0.3 in
December	59°F (15°C)	0.3 in	Coldest

San José de Guanajuato has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 59°F in December to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near San José de Guanajuato

62 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Fiesta Mexicana León 102.3 FM	banda, entretenimiento	MP3
La Bestia Grupera (León) - 90.3 FM - XHML-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - León, Guanajuato	90.3 fm, banda	MP3 96 kbps
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.9 (Salvatierra) - 92.9 FM - XHFAC-FM - Radiorama Bajío - Salvatierra, Guanajuato	92.9 fm, entretenimiento	MP3
Imagen radio (Bajío) - 105.9 FM [San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato]	music, news	MP3 256 kbps
La Poderosa RPL	banda, grupera	MP3 128 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana Celaya 102.9 FM	banda, entretenimiento	MP3
LA PERRONA 92.5 (Irapuato) - 92.5 FM - XHSAG-FM - Grupo El Salmantino - Irapuato, Guanajuato	92.5 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
RADIO LOBO 106.3 (Irapuato) - 106.3 FM - XHITO-FM - Grupo Radar - Irapuato, Guanajuato	106.3 fm, américa	AAC+ 64 kbps
STEREO CRISTAL 96.7 (Celaya) - 96.7 FM - XHY-FM - Grupo Radar - Celaya, Guanajuato	96.7 fm, américa	AAC+ 64 kbps
La Q Guanajuato 1590 San Francisco Del Rincón/1290 Salvatierra	baladas en español, banda	MP3 128 kbps
XHPQ-FM 97.5 "Radio Disney" Leon, GJ	dance, leon	AAC+ 56 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana Irapuato 105.5 FM	banda, entretenimiento	MP3
Love FM (León) - 101.5 FM - XHVLO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - León, Guanajuato	101.5, 101.5 fm	MP3 96 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (León) - 90.3 FM - XHML-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - León, GT	90.3, 90.3 fm	MP3 96 kbps
W RADIO 107.9 (Irapuato) - 107.9 FM - XHWE-FM - Radio Grupo Antonio Contreras - Irapuato, Guanajuato	107.9 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
MATCH 97.9 (Querétaro) - 97.9 FM - XHQTO-FM - Grupo ACIR - Querétaro, Querétaro	97.9 fm, acir	AAC+ 48 kbps
EL Y ELLA 103.7 (Celaya) - 103.7 FM - XHCEL-FM - Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato	103.7 fm, américa	AAC+ 64 kbps
LOS40 León - 93.1 FM - XHERZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - León, GT	93.1, 93.1 fm	MP3 96 kbps
Love FM (León) - 101.5 FM - XHVLO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - León, Guanajuato	101.5 fm, américa	MP3 96 kbps
Radio Alegría (Moroleón) - 95.7 FM - XHBV-FM - Radio Moroleón - Moroleón, Guanajuato	95.7 fm, entretenimiento	MP3 96 kbps
MIX (León) - 103.1 FM - XHXF-FM - Grupo ACIR - León, Guanajuato	103.1 fm, 2000s	AAC+ 48 kbps
@FM (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama - Celaya, GT	99.5, 99.5 fm	MP3
La Mejor Celaya - 89.1 FM - XHEFG-FM - TVR Comunicaciones - Celaya, GT	89.1, 89.1 fm	MP3 96 kbps
La Jefa 98.7 FM	folk	AAC+ 64 kbps
La Más Perrona (Tarandacuao) - 1670 AM - XECSCA-AM - Tarandacuao, Guanajuato	1670 am, am	MP3
Love - 90.1 FM [Chihuahua, Chihuahua]	music, news	MP3 96 kbps
Radio fórmula (Bajío) - 101.1 FM [León, Guanajuato]	music, news	AAC
radio alegria	moroleon	MP3 96 kbps
Exa FM Celaya - 104.5 FM - XHZN-FM - TVR Comunicaciones - Celaya, GT	104.5, 104.5 fm	MP3 96 kbps
Arroba FM (León) - 99.3 FM - XHSD-FM - Radiorama - León, Guanajuato	1530 am, 99.3 fm	MP3
La Mejor León - 99.9 FM - XHSO-FM - MVS Radio - León, GT	99.9, 99.9 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Match León - 97.5 FM - XHPQ-FM - Grupo ACIR - León, GT	97.5, 97.5 fm	AAC+ 56 kbps
Arroba FM (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama - Celaya, Guanajuato	99.5 fm, @fm	MP3
LOS40 León - 93.1 FM - XHERZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - León, GT	93.1, 93.1 fm	MP3 96 kbps
EXA FM 104.5 (Celaya) - 104.5 FM - XHZN-FM - TVR Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato	104.5 fm, américa	MP3 96 kbps
Exa FM León - 104.1 FM - XHMD-FM - MVS Radio - León, GT	104.1, 104.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Éxtasis Digital (León) - 95.9 FM / 590 AM - XHGTO-FM / XEGTO-AM - Radiorama Bajío - León, Guanajuato	590 am, 70s	MP3
Trión Bajío - 107.1 FM - XHACN-FM - Grupo Fórmula - León, GT	107.1, 107.1 fm	MP3
ARROBA FM 99.5 (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama Celaya - Celaya, Guanajuato	—	MP3
La Jefa (Querétaro) - 98.7 FM - XHMQ-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, QR	98.7, 98.7 fm	AAC+ 64 kbps
EXA FM 93.5 (Irapuato) - 93.5 FM - XHNY-FM - Irapuato, Guanajuato	93.5 fm, américa	AAC+ 128 kbps
Stereo Cristal (Querétaro) - 101.1 FM - XHJHS-FM - Grupo Radar / Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Querétaro, Querétaro	101.1 fm, corporación bajío comunicaciones	AAC+ 64 kbps
RADAR 94.3 (Irapuato) - 94.3 FM - XHJTA-FM - Grupo Radar - Irapuato, Guanajuato	94.3 fm, contemporary hits radio	AAC+ 64 kbps
W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, QT	1310, 1310 am	MP3 128 kbps
MIX León - 103.1 FM - XHXF-FM - Grupo ACIR - León, GT	103.1, 103.1 fm	AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Lobo (San José Iturbide) - 88.3 FM - XHSJI-FM - Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - San José Iturbide, GT	88.3, 88.3 fm	AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Santa Fe (Guanajuato) - 1500 AM - XEFL-AM - Guanajuato, Guanajuato	1500 am, 90.7 fm	MP3 80 kbps
Arroba FM (León) - 1530 AM - XESD-AM - Radiorama - León, Guanajuato	1530 am, 99.3 fm	MP3
W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, Querétaro	1310 am, 1980's	MP3 128 kbps
Éxitos 98.9 FM	hits, música en español e inglés	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Activa (Yuriria) - 100.5 FM - XHSCBW-FM - Yuririapundaro 104.7, A.C. - Yuriria, Guanajuato	100.5 fm, américa	MP3
Love FM (Guanajuato) - 101.5 FM - XHVLO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guanajuato, GT	101.5, 101.5 fm	MP3 96 kbps
El y Ella 103.7 FM	baladas en español, entretenimiento	AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Fórmula (Querétaro) - 88.7 FM - XHJX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Querétaro, QT	88.7, 88.7 fm	AAC
LOS40 Querétaro - 90.1 FM - XHPSJI-FM - GlobalMedia - San José Iturbide, GT	90.1, 90.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
@FM (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama - Celaya, Guanajuato	99.5 fm, @fm	MP3
Radio Querétaro	queretaro	AAC 98 kbps
Éxtasis Digital (León) - 95.9 FM / 590 AM - XHGTO-FM / XEGTO-AM - Radiorama - León, Guanajuato	590 am, 70s	MP3
Radio fórmula (Bajío) - 107.1 FM [León, Guanajuato]	music, news	AAC
@FM (León) - 99.3 FM - XHSD-FM - Radiorama Bajío - León, Guanajuato	1530 am, 99.3 fm	MP3
Radio Universidad de Guanajuato	student, variety	MP3 96 kbps
RADAR 107.5 (Querétaro) - 107.5 FM - XHQRO-FM - Grupo Radar - Querétaro, Querétaro	107.5 fm, contemporary hits radio	AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in San José de Guanajuato

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Mumeia
Museo Arqueologico Dr German
Museo de Arte Octavio Ocampo
Museo de Celaya Historia Regional
Museo Imaginate la Bola

Libraries in San José de Guanajuato

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Biblioteca Antonio Plaza		0.0
Biblioteca Miguel de Cervantes		0.0
Biblioteca Municipal		0.0
Biblioteca Municipal		0.0
Biblioteca municipal		0.0
Biblioteca Publica Juventino Rosas		0.0

Farmers Markets in San José de Guanajuato

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Anexo Mercado
Galerias Celaya
Galerias Celaya
Mercado 12 de Octubre Celaya
Mercado 12 de Octubre Celaya
Mercado 5 de Febrero
Mercado 5 de Febrero
Mercado Cañitos
Mercado Cañitos
Mercado Cañitos
Mercado Cañitos
Mercado Constitución
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado el Dorado
Mercado el Dorado
Mercado el Dorado
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado La Central
Mercado La Central
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Municipal
Mercado San Juan
Plaza del Quinto Sol
Plaza del Quinto Sol
Plaza del Quinto Sol
Plaza Dorada
Plaza Magnolia
Tianguis de los lunes
Tianguis de los lunes
Tianguis de los Lunes
Tianguis de los Martes
Tianguis Domingos
Tianguis Domingos
Tianguis Domingos

Breweries in San José de Guanajuato

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Modelorama San Jorge
Modelorama San Jorge
Six Plaza el Angel
Six Plaza el Angel
Six Tecate
Six Tecate

Stadiums & Teams in San José de Guanajuato

Team	League	Division

Airports Near San José de Guanajuato

12 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport	MLM	Large Airport
Guanajuato International Airport	BJX	Large Airport
Querétaro Intercontinental Airport	QRO	Large Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport	CYW	Medium Airport
Aeródromo de Campo Cortés	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo de San Miguel de Allende	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio Sitio	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo El Jaguey	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo La Roca	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo Sofía	—	Small Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)	—	Small Airport
La Begoña Airport	—	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in San José de Guanajuato

1 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Centro de Reabilitación Celaya A.C.

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 José de Guanajuato

What is the population of San José de Guanajuato?

San José de Guanajuato has a population of 2,500 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 213.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in San José de Guanajuato?

San José de Guanajuato enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches.

How is the job market in San José de Guanajuato?

The job market in San José de Guanajuato is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 80 business establishments in the area.

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