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San José del Caliche (El Caliche), Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

San José del Caliche (El Caliche) is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 1,138. Elevation: 5,945 ft (1,812 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,138 Population 4/sq mi density
5,945 ft Elevation 1,812 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
15.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,138
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain15.9 in/yr
Sunny Days357/yr
Elevation5,945 ft (1,812 m)
Population1,138
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation5,945 ft (1,812 m)
Coordinates21.1253°, -101.9300°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
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 del Caliche (El Caliche)

San José del Caliche (El Caliche) is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 1,138. The city sits at an elevation of 5,945 feet (1,812 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 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 36 business establishments.

Income: San José del Caliche (El Caliche) vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)36

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San José del Caliche (El Caliche) 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 5,945 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

Elevation5,945 ft (1,812 m)
Area300.5 sq mi (778.2 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates21.1253°N, 101.9300°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.9"
58% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.38"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 27, 2006.

Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 145 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 117 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 61 km
Jul 6, 2004 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico M3.8 115 km
Nov 15, 2000 9 km SSE of Carapán, Mexico M3.8 149 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 2 281 km
2021 Rick Category 1 284 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 266 km
1996 Boris Category 1 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (143 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 143 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 60°F (15°C) 0.3 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 6.4 in Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 5.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.3 in Coldest

San José del Caliche (El Caliche) has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 58°F in December to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.4") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in San José del Caliche (El Caliche)

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ignacio M Altamirano - - - -
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla - - - -
Plutarco Elias Calles - - - -
Benito Juárez - - - -
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Radio Stations near San José del Caliche (El Caliche)

11 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
ARANDAS FM 107.3 (Arandas) - 107.3 FM - XHARDJ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Arandas, Jalisco 107.3 fm, américa MP3 40 kbps
MATCH 97.5 (León) - 97.5 FM - XHPQ-FM - Grupo ACIR - León, Guanajuato 97.5 fm, aac+ AAC+ 56 kbps
W RADIO 1030 (León) - 1030 AM - XEROPJ-AM - GlobalMedia - Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco 1030 am, am MP3 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 del Caliche (El Caliche)

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anillo de Hierro
Museo Casa Carlos Agustín Terrés
Museo de Arte Sacro
Museo de Arte Sacro
Museo de Jalpa de Cánovas
Museo de las Identidades Leonesas
Museo Hermenegildo Bustos

Libraries in San José del Caliche (El Caliche)

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblbioteca Carlos Monsivais0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca de la Casa de la Cultura0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Maria Soiné De Helguera0.0
Centro del Saber de Chapalita0.0
Centro del Saber de Chapalita0.0

Farmers Markets in San José del Caliche (El Caliche)

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Flores Magon
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Manuel G. Aranda
Tianguis Municipal

Stadiums & Teams in San José del Caliche (El Caliche)

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San José del Caliche (El Caliche)

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aguascalientes International AirportAGULarge Airport
Guanajuato International AirportBJXLarge Airport
Aeródromo de Campo Cortés-Small Airport
Aeródromo del Fraccionamento Vergel de la Sierra-Small Airport
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio Sitio-Small Airport
Aeródromo El Tepozán-Small Airport
Aeródromo Sofía-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
Tepatitlan Municipal Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in San José del Caliche (El Caliche)

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 del Caliche (El Caliche)

What is the population of San José del Caliche (El Caliche)?

San José del Caliche (El Caliche) has a population of 1,138 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 300.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in San José del Caliche (El Caliche)?

San José del Caliche (El Caliche) 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 del Caliche (El Caliche)?

The job market in San José del Caliche (El Caliche) is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 36 business establishments in the area.

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