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San José del Río, Mexico

Zacatecas · Mexico

San José del Río is a small town in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 707. Elevation: 7,064 ft (2,153 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

707 Population 0/sq mi density
7,064 ft Elevation 2,153 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
17.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population707
Density0/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain17.7 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation7,064 ft (2,153 m)
Population707
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation7,064 ft (2,153 m)
Coordinates23.2023°, -103.2711°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceZacatecas
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation17.7 inches (449 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San José del Río

San José del Río is a small town in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 707. The city sits at an elevation of 7,064 feet (2,153 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 23 business establishments.

Income: San José del Río vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)23

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San José del Río enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 304 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 17.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,064 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above Mexico avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,064 ft (2,153 m)
Area2,207.6 sq mi (5,717.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates23.2023°N, 103.2711°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.7"
53% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.06"
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 M4.2 104 km
Sep 25, 1995 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico M4.1 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 158 km
2022 Orlene Category 1 291 km
2018 Willa Category 3 229 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 120 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 229 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (160 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 0.3 in
March 57°F (14°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in Warmest
July 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
August 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
September 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.2 in
November 56°F (13°C) 0.5 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.5 in

San José del Río has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 51°F in January to 68°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near San José del Río

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
STEREO FRESNILLO 91.1 (Fresnillo) - 91.1 FM - XHRRA-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Fresnillo, Zacatecas 91.1 fm, américa MP3 24 kbps
W RADIO 94.3 (Fresnillo) - 94.3 FM - XHPFRZ-FM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Fresnillo, Zacatecas 94.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LA MEJOR FM 107.9 (Fresnillo) - 107.9 FM - XHEMA-FM - Grupo Radiofónico B15 - Fresnillo, Zacatecas américa, aquí nomás AAC+ 64 kbps

Airports Near San José del Río

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Leobardo C. Ruiz International AirportZCLMedium 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 Río

What is the population of San José del Río?

San José del Río has a population of 707 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 2,207.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in San José del Río?

San José del Río enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.7 inches.

How is the job market in San José del Río?

The job market in San José del Río is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 23 business establishments in the area.

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