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San José del Rincón, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

San José del Rincón is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 541. Elevation: 3,281 ft (1,000 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

541 Population 466/sq mi density
3,281 ft Elevation 1,000 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
28.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population541
Density466/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.4%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain28.2 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation3,281 ft (1,000 m)
Population541
Population Density466 / sq mi
Elevation3,281 ft (1,000 m)
Coordinates19.7664°, -103.8579°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation28.2 inches (716 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San José del Rincón

San José del Rincón is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 541. The city sits at an elevation of 3,281 feet (1,000 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 17 business establishments.

Income: San José del Rincón vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San José del Rincón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 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 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,281 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average73.5°F
36% above Mexico avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,281 ft (1,000 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density466/sq mi
Coordinates19.7664°N, 103.8579°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"
26% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.65"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

293 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 6, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 87 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 114 km
May 20, 2001 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico M6.3 122 km
Apr 29, 2001 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M6.2 135 km
Jan 12, 2025 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico M6.2 150 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 108 km
Jan 22, 2003 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.9 118 km
Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 123 km
Feb 9, 2018 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.8 125 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 112 km
Feb 20, 2013 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.6 136 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.6 136 km
Feb 28, 2005 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M5.6 136 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 115 km
Jan 22, 2003 42 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.5 131 km
Oct 18, 1995 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.5 132 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 78 km
Feb 17, 2003 17 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.3 123 km
Jul 31, 2006 23 km SW of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico M5.3 127 km
May 9, 1996 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M5.3 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

29 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 130 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 153 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 274 km
2021 Rick Category 2 209 km
2021 Nora Category 1 151 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 217 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 112 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 99 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 187 km
2013 Erick Category 1 206 km
2012 Bud Category 3 197 km
2011 Jova Category 3 125 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 122 km
2009 Andres Category 1 181 km
2006 John Category 4 206 km
2006 Lane Category 2 230 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 265 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 295 km
1996 Alma Category 2 249 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 117 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1818 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 13.9 m 2,000 75 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 87 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 80 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 17 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 80 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 114 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 122 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 38 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 139 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
April 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 78°F (25°C) 0.9 in
June 78°F (26°C) 5.2 in Warmest
July 76°F (25°C) 6.7 in Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 5.8 in
September 76°F (24°C) 4.9 in
October 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
December 69°F (20°C) 0.4 in

San José del Rincón has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 67°F in January to 78°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and April the driest (0.1").

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Schools in San José del Rincón

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Emiliano Zapata
Jose Clemente Orozco
Ni�os Heroes
20 De Noviembre
Articulo 3
Marcelino Garcia Barraga�N
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Radio Stations near San José del Rincón

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA PODEROSA 93.1 (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz 93.1 fm, américa MP3
VIDA AZUL 99.5 (Tuxpan) - 99.5 FM - XHTVR-FM - Radiorama - Tuxpan, Veracruz 99.5 fm, américa MP3
AMOR ES 95.1 (Ciudad Guzmán) - 95.1 FM - XHBC-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco 95.1 fm, amor es MP3 40 kbps
RADIO COSTA 103.9 (Autlán) - 103.9 FM / 780 AM - XHLD-FM / XELD-AM - Autlán, Jalisco 103.9 fm, 780 am MP3 192 kbps
La Poderosa (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz 93.1 fm, américa MP3
+Trónica FM (Sayula) - Online - www.tronica.fm - Sayula, Jalisco américa, club dance MP3 192 kbps

Museums in San José del Rincón

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ex Hospital de Indios
Museo de Arte Sacro de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

Airports Near San José del Rincón

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International AirportCLQMedium Airport
Playa de Oro International AirportZLOMedium Airport
Aeródromo ChavarínSmall Airport
Aeródromo El JabalíSmall Airport
Aeródromo ElévateSmall Airport
Aeródromo La Joya BrunSmall Airport
Aeródromo La TigreraSmall Airport
Aeródromo MarabascoSmall Airport
Agricola La Tuxcana AirportSmall Airport
Autlán AirportSmall Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez AirportSmall Airport
Cuautla AirportSmall Airport
El Petacal AirportSmall Airport
La Colonia AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
San Gabriel AirportSmall Airport
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan 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 del Rincón

What is the population of San José del Rincón?

San José del Rincón has a population of 541 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 466 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in San José del Rincón?

San José del Rincón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.2 inches.

How is the job market in San José del Rincón?

The job market in San José del Rincón is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 17 business establishments in the area.

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