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San José de Morteros, Mexico

Zacatecas · Mexico

San José de Morteros is a small town in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 612. Elevation: 5,623 ft (1,714 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

612 Population 0/sq mi density
5,623 ft Elevation 1,714 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
14.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population612
Density0/mi²

Economy

Unemployment4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain14.1 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation5,623 ft (1,714 m)
Population612
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation5,623 ft (1,714 m)
Coordinates24.3459°, -102.9460°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceZacatecas
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation14.1 inches (359 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San José de Morteros

San José de Morteros is a small town in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 612. The city sits at an elevation of 5,623 feet (1,714 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 20 business establishments.

Income: San José de Morteros vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San José de Morteros enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 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 14.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,623 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,623 ft (1,714 m)
Area1,888.2 sq mi (4,890.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates24.3459°N, 102.9460°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.1"
63% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.91"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 20, 2024.

Sep 20, 2024 10 km E of Emilio Carranza, Mexico M4.2 68 km
May 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Pasaje, Mexico M3.8 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Roslyn (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 241 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 219 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (154 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 154 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 60°F (15°C) 0.2 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
June 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in Warmest
July 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in
August 72°F (22°C) 2.9 in Wettest
September 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
October 67°F (19°C) 1.2 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
December 58°F (15°C) 0.5 in

San José de Morteros has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 57°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and March the driest (0.2").

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Airports Near San José de Morteros

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ojitos de Santa Lucia AirportSmall Airport
Peña Flor AirportSmall Airport
San Juan de Guadalupe 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 José de Morteros

What is the population of San José de Morteros?

San José de Morteros has a population of 612 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 1,888.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in San José de Morteros?

San José de Morteros enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.1 inches.

How is the job market in San José de Morteros?

San José de Morteros has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 20 business establishments in the area.

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