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San José de Ranchos, Mexico

Zacatecas · Mexico

San José de Ranchos is a small town in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 804. Elevation: 7,316 ft (2,230 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

804 Population 1/sq mi density
7,316 ft Elevation 2,230 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
22.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population804
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain22.0 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation7,316 ft (2,230 m)
Population804
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation7,316 ft (2,230 m)
Coordinates23.4760°, -103.7799°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceZacatecas
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation22.0 inches (558 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San José de Ranchos

San José de Ranchos is a small town in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 804. The city sits at an elevation of 7,316 feet (2,230 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 26 business establishments.

Income: San José de Ranchos vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)26

Business (County)

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Climate in San José de Ranchos

San José de Ranchos has an average annual temperature of 16.4°C (62°F). The hottest month is May (20.2°C), the coldest is Jan (11.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 464 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.5°C / 53°F 2.9° / 20.1° 10.0
Feb 13.4°C / 56°F 4.3° / 22.5° 10.5
Mar 15.8°C / 60°F 6.5° / 25° 3.5
Apr 18.8°C / 66°F 8.9° / 28.7° 2.4
May 20.2°C / 68°F 10.6° / 29.7° 8.6
Jun 20.2°C / 68°F 11.9° / 28.4° 61.0
Jul 18.6°C / 65°F 11.4° / 25.7° 109.0
Aug 18.5°C / 65°F 11.5° / 25.5° 94.0
Sep 17.4°C / 63°F 10.9° / 24° 106.4
Oct 16°C / 61°F 8.1° / 23.9° 37.3
Nov 14°C / 57°F 5.8° / 22.2° 11.8
Dec 12.4°C / 54°F 4.2° / 20.6° 9.6
San José de Ranchos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,316 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above Mexico avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,316 ft (2,230 m)
Area1,711.6 sq mi (4,433.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates23.4760°N, 103.7799°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.08"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

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 73 km
Sep 25, 1995 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico M4.1 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 117 km
2022 Orlene Category 2 246 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 299 km
2018 Willa Category 3 184 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 90 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 184 km
1983 Tico Category 2 265 km
1981 Norma Category 2 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (101 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 101 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 0.4 in
March 55°F (13°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 60°F (15°C) 0.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.7 in
June 65°F (19°C) 3.4 in Warmest
July 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
August 62°F (17°C) 5.1 in Wettest
September 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
October 58°F (15°C) 1.5 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in
December 51°F (10°C) 0.6 in

San José de Ranchos has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 49°F in January to 65°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.1") and March the driest (0.1").

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Airports Near San José de Ranchos

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Guadalupe Victoria International AirportDGOMedium Airport
El Temazcal AirportSmall Airport
Las Escobas AirportSmall Airport
Las Margaritas AirstripSmall Airport
Llano Grande AirportSmall Airport
Los Charcos AirstripSmall Airport
San Francisco del Mezquital AirstripSmall 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 Ranchos

What is the population of San José de Ranchos?

San José de Ranchos has a population of 804 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,711.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in San José de Ranchos?

San José de Ranchos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches.

How is the job market in San José de Ranchos?

The job market in San José de Ranchos is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 26 business establishments in the area.

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