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San José de la Paz, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

San José de la Paz is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 1,107. Elevation: 6,293 ft (1,918 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,107 Population 477/sq mi density
6,293 ft Elevation 1,918 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
17.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,107
Density477/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain17.7 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation6,293 ft (1,918 m)
Population1,107
Population Density477 / sq mi
Elevation6,293 ft (1,918 m)
Coordinates20.5505°, -102.0588°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation17.7 inches (450 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San José de la Paz

San José de la Paz is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 1,107. The city sits at an elevation of 6,293 feet (1,918 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 35 business establishments.

Income: San José de la Paz vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San José de la Paz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 69°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 17.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,293 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,293 ft (1,918 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density477/sq mi
Coordinates20.5505°N, 102.0588°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.7"
53% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.83"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 15, 2023.

Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 118 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 145 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 141 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 115 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 142 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 98 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 109 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 75 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 114 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 101 km
Apr 7, 2003 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico M4.0 113 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 121 km
Sep 13, 2004 17 km N of Tazumbo, Mexico M3.9 137 km
Apr 2, 2003 1 km SSW of Tacátzcuaro, Mexico M3.9 106 km
Apr 7, 2003 1 km E of Los Limones, Mexico M3.9 116 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 45 km
Jul 6, 2004 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico M3.8 74 km
May 9, 2003 3 km SSE of J. Jesús Díaz Tzirio, Mexico M3.8 97 km
Nov 15, 2000 9 km SSE of Carapán, Mexico M3.8 85 km
May 13, 2005 14 km SSW of Los Limones, Mexico M3.7 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 265 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 295 km
2021 Rick Category 2 218 km
2015 Patricia Category 3 244 km
1996 Alma Category 2 286 km
1996 Boris Category 1 206 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 299 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 270 km
1992 Virgil Category 2 277 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (84 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 84 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 200 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
February 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in
July 69°F (21°C) 7.8 in Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 6.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.3 in Coldest

San José de la Paz has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 58°F in December to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in San José de la Paz

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jose Ma Mercado - - - -
Vicente Guerrero - - - -
Lucas Ortiz Benitez - - - -
Guadalupe Victoria - - - -
Valentin Gomez Farias - - - -
Revolucion - - - -
Ni�os Heroes - - - -
Nicolas Bravo - - - -
Melchor Ocampo - - - -
Jose Vasconcelos - - - -
Agustin Melgar - - - -
Ignacio Zaragoza - - - -
Ignacio Ramirez - - - -
Fray Pedro De Gante - - - -
Francisco Villa - - - -
Francisco Medina Ascencio - - - -
Francisco Ma�Rquez - - - -
Emiliano Zapata - - - -
Benito Juarez - - - -
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Radio Stations near San José de la Paz

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

Libraries in San José de la Paz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "José Hernández Moreno"0.0
Biblioteca UNIVA0.0
José Ma. Morelos y Pavón0.0

Farmers Markets in San José de la Paz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Las Cuatro Esquinas
Mercado de Manuel Doblado
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Municipal "Gildardo Magaña"

Stadiums & Teams in San José de la Paz

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Airports Near San José de la Paz

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guanajuato International AirportBJXLarge Airport
Aeródromo de Campo Cortés-Small Airport
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio Sitio-Small Airport
Aeródromo El Tepozán-Small Airport
Aeródromo Sofía-Small Airport
El Loreto Airport-Small Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)-Small Airport
Francisco Primo de Verdad y Ramos AirportLOMSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal Airport-Small Airport
La Piedad Airport-Small Airport
Los Gonzalez Airport-Small Airport
Ocotlán Airport-Small Airport
Pajacuaran Airport-Small Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal Airport-Small 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 San José de la Paz

What is the population of San José de la Paz?

San José de la Paz has a population of 1,107 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 477 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in San José de la Paz?

San José de la Paz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.7 inches.

How is the job market in San José de la Paz?

The job market in San José de la Paz is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 35 business establishments in the area.

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