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San José de Otates, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

San José de Otates is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 664. Elevation: 6,079 ft (1,853 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

664 Population 2/sq mi density
6,079 ft Elevation 1,853 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
15.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population664
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain15.9 in/yr
Sunny Days357/yr
Elevation6,079 ft (1,853 m)
Population664
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation6,079 ft (1,853 m)
Coordinates20.7825°, -101.7994°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation15.9 inches (403 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San José de Otates

San José de Otates is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 664. The city sits at an elevation of 6,079 feet (1,853 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 21 business establishments.

Income: San José de Otates vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)21

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San José de Otates enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 15.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,079 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,079 ft (1,853 m)
Area352.5 sq mi (913.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates20.7825°N, 101.7994°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.9"
58% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.81"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 15, 2023.

Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 149 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 133 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 133 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 109 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 115 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 148 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 138 km
Apr 7, 2003 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico M4.0 149 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 149 km
Apr 2, 2003 1 km SSW of Tacátzcuaro, Mexico M3.9 142 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 23 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 148 km
Nov 15, 2000 9 km SSE of Carapán, Mexico M3.8 113 km
May 9, 2003 3 km SSE of J. Jesús Díaz Tzirio, Mexico M3.8 132 km
Jul 6, 2004 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico M3.8 107 km
Jan 17, 2008 4 km NE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M3.7 144 km
Aug 24, 2002 0 km S of Tingüindín, Mexico M3.7 137 km
Apr 12, 2003 4 km NNE of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M3.6 145 km
Apr 12, 2003 5 km W of Pamatácuaro, Mexico M3.6 136 km
May 2, 1992 10 km WNW of Tarandacuao, Mexico M3.2 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 291 km
2021 Rick Category 2 248 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 272 km
1996 Boris Category 1 235 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (104 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 104 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
February 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 71°F (21°C) 0.3 in
May 74°F (23°C) 1.2 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 6.8 in Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 5.6 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in Coldest

San José de Otates has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 59°F in December to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.8") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near San José de Otates

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AMOR 103.1 (León) - 103.1 FM - XHXF-FM - Grupo ACIR - León, Guanajuato 103.1 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
LG LA GRANDE 95.5 (León) - 95.5 FM - XHELG-FM - Promomedios - León, Guanajuato 95.5 fm, américa AAC
RADIO LOBO 106.3 (Irapuato) - 106.3 FM - XHITO-FM - Grupo Radar - Irapuato, Guanajuato 106.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
LA PERRONA 92.5 (Irapuato) - 92.5 FM - XHSAG-FM - Grupo El Salmantino - Irapuato, Guanajuato 92.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Imagen Radio news MP3 48 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 97.5 (León) - 97.5 FM - XHPQ-FM - Grupo ACIR - León, Guanajuato 97.5 fm, aac+ AAC+ 56 kbps
RADAR 94.3 (Irapuato) - 94.3 FM - XHJTA-FM - Grupo Radar - Irapuato, Guanajuato 94.3 fm, contemporary hits radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Imagen Radio 90.5 news talk MP3 48 kbps
W RADIO 1030 (León) - 1030 AM - XEROPJ-AM - GlobalMedia - Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco 1030 am, am MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 93.5 (Irapuato) - 93.5 FM - XHNY-FM - Irapuato, Guanajuato 93.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
EXA FM 104.1 (León) - 104.1 FM - XHMD-FM - MVS Radio - León, Guanajuato 104.1 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
ARROBA FM 99.3 (León) - 99.3 FM - XHSD-FM - Radiorama Bajío - León, Guanajuato 1530 am, 99.3 fm MP3
BLU FM 92.3 (León) - 92.3 FM - XHOI-FM - Promomedios - León, Guanajuato 92.3 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
RADAR 88.9 (León) - 88.9 FM - XHXV-FM - Grupo Radar - León, Guanajuato 88.9 fm, contemporary hits radio MP3 128 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 95.9 (León) - 95.9 FM - XHGTO-FM - Radiorama Bajío - León, Guanajuato 590 am, 70s MP3
@FM (León) - 1530 AM - XESD-AM - Radiorama - León, Guanajuato 1530 am, 99.3 fm MP3

Museums in San José de Otates

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anillo de Hierro
Museo de Jalpa de Cánovas
Museo Hermenegildo Bustos

Libraries in San José de Otates

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de la Casa de la Cultura0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in San José de Otates

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Manuel Doblado
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Manuel G. Aranda
Tianguis Municipal

Stadiums & Teams in San José de Otates

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San José de Otates

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guanajuato International AirportBJXLarge Airport
Aeródromo de Campo CortésSmall Airport
Aeródromo del Fraccionamento Vergel de la SierraSmall Airport
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio SitioSmall Airport
Aeródromo El TepozánSmall Airport
Aeródromo SofíaSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)Small Airport
Francisco Primo de Verdad y Ramos AirportLOMSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in San José de Otates

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de rehabilitacion Santa Rita de Casia

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 Otates

What is the population of San José de Otates?

San José de Otates has a population of 664 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 352.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in San José de Otates?

San José de Otates enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 357 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.9 inches.

How is the job market in San José de Otates?

The job market in San José de Otates is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 21 business establishments in the area.

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