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San José el Alto, Mexico
Querétaro · Mexico
San José el Alto is a small city in Querétaro, Mexico with a population of 14,094. Elevation: 6,680 ft (2,036 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 14,094 |
| Population Density | 200 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,680 ft (2,036 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.6535°, -100.3822° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Querétaro |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.6 inches (421 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San José el Alto
San José el Alto is a small city in Mexico (Querétaro) with a population of 14,094. The city sits at an elevation of 6,680 feet (2,036 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: San José el Alto vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 451 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in San José el Alto
San José el Alto has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F). The hottest month is May (22.7°C), the coldest is Dec (14.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 586 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.7°F |
| 24% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 356 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,680 ft (2,036 m) |
| Area | 70.3 sq mi (182.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 200/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.6535°N, 100.3822°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (140 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 140 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 168 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 184 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
San José el Alto has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 58°F in December to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (0.2").
Schools in San José el Alto
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CECYTEQ No 8 | — | — | — | — |
| Secundaria | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San José el Alto
24 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOLLOCKS Rock & Metal Radio | classic rock, heavy metal | MP3 80 kbps | |
| RADIO LOBO 88.3 (San José Iturbide) - 88.3 FM - XHSJI-FM - Grupo Radar - San José Iturbide, Guanajuato | 88.3 fm, américa | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| FIESTA MEXICANA 92.9 (Salvatierra) - 92.9 FM - XHFAC-FM - Radiorama Bajío - Salvatierra, Guanajuato | 92.9 fm, entretenimiento | MP3 | |
| STEREO CRISTAL 96.7 (Celaya) - 96.7 FM - XHY-FM - Grupo Radar - Celaya, Guanajuato | 96.7 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| K Digital - 102.7 FM - XHPQUI-FM - Tequisquiapan, Querétaro | 102.7 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MATCH 97.9 (Querétaro) - 97.9 FM - XHQTO-FM - Grupo ACIR - Querétaro, Querétaro | 97.9 fm, acir | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| EL Y ELLA 103.7 (Celaya) - 103.7 FM - XHCEL-FM - Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato | 103.7 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| YEAH FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán | 2000s, 80s | AAC | |
| EXA FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán | 89.9 fm, américa | AAC | |
| W RADIO 90.1 (San José Iturbide) - 90.1 FM - XHPSJI-FM - GlobalMedia - San Jose Iturbide, Guanajuato | 90.1 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADAR 107.5 (Querétaro) - 107.5 FM - XHQRO-FM - Grupo Radar - Querétaro, Querétaro | 107.5 fm, contemporary hits radio | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Stereo Cristal (Querétaro) - 101.1 FM - XHJHS-FM - Grupo Radar / Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Querétaro, Querétaro | 101.1 fm, corporación bajío comunicaciones | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, QT | 1310, 1310 am | MP3 128 kbps | |
| W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, Querétaro | 1310 am, 1980's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Jefa (Querétaro) - 98.7 FM - XHMQ-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, QR | 98.7, 98.7 fm | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Fórmula (Querétaro) - 88.7 FM - XHJX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Querétaro, QT | 88.7, 88.7 fm | AAC | |
| Radio Querétaro | queretaro | AAC 98 kbps | |
| La Jefa 98.7 FM | folk | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| EXA FM 104.5 (Celaya) - 104.5 FM - XHZN-FM - TVR Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato | 104.5 fm, américa | MP3 96 kbps | |
| ARROBA FM 99.5 (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama Celaya - Celaya, Guanajuato | — | MP3 | |
| La Z 107.1 (US) | regional mexican | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Exa FM San Juan del Río - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro | 99.1, 99.1 fm | MP3 160 kbps | |
| La Z 102.5 (US) | chirstian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EXA FM 99.1 (San Juan del Río) - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro | 99.1 fm, américa | MP3 160 kbps |
Museums in San José el Alto
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capilla de la Virgen Dolorosa | ||||
| Centro Cultural Antigua Estación del Ferrocarril de Querétaro | ||||
| Convento de la Santa Cruz | ||||
| Galería Libertad | ||||
| Museo Casa de la Zacatecana | ||||
| Museo de Arte | ||||
| Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Querétaro | ||||
| Museo de Arte Sacro | ||||
| Museo de Bichos | ||||
| Museo de Calendario | ||||
| Museo de la Ciudad | ||||
| Museo de la Magia del Pasado | ||||
| Museo de la Restauración de la República | ||||
| Museo de los Conspiradores | ||||
| MUSEO DEL CERRITO | ||||
| Museo Fundación Santiago Carbonell | ||||
| Museo Regional de Querétaro | ||||
| Rubén Gonzáles |
Libraries in San José el Alto
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Área Infantil de la Biblioteca Pública Central Estatal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Campus Juriquilla | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Central Estatal Francisco Cervantes | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Prof. Heraclio Cabrera | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Querétaro 2000 | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Roberto Ruíz Obregón (Edificio VI) | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca UNAM del Campus Juriquilla | 0.0 | |||||
| Carlos de Sigüenza y Góngora | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Cultural Manuel Gomez Morin | 0.0 | |||||
| Gildardo Rangel Andrade | 0.0 | |||||
| Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería el Rey | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San José el Alto
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 de Octubre | |||||
| Mercado "El Tepetate" | |||||
| Mercado 4 de Marzo "Reforma Agraria" | |||||
| Mercado 4 de Marzo "Reforma Agraria" | |||||
| Mercado de Madero | |||||
| Mercado de Madero | |||||
| Mercado El Pueblito | |||||
| Mercado El Pueblito | |||||
| Mercado Escobedo | |||||
| Mercado Escobedo | |||||
| Mercado Garambullo | |||||
| Mercado Hidalgo | |||||
| Mercado La Cruz | |||||
| Mercado Miguel Hidalgo | |||||
| Mercado Muinicipal José Ma. Morelos | |||||
| Mercado Muinicipal José Ma. Morelos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Lomas de Casa Blanca | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Lomas de Casa Blanca | |||||
| Mercado Terminal Autobuses Queretaro | |||||
| Mercado Viejo | |||||
| Tianguis de los Lunes | |||||
| TIANGUIS DE LOS MARTES | |||||
| TIANGUIS DE LOS MARTES | |||||
| Tianguis La Hormiga | |||||
| Tianguis La Hormiga |
Gas Stations in San José el Alto
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in San José el Alto
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modelorama |
Stadiums & Teams in San José el Alto
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San José el Alto
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Querétaro Intercontinental Airport | QRO | Large Airport |
| Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport | CYW | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo de San Miguel de Allende | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo El Jaguey | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo La Roca | — | Small Airport |
| Cadereyta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Isaac Castro Sahade Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Begoña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quinta Palos Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in San José el Alto
9 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de rehabilitación | ||
| Clínica de Especialidades Médicas | ||
| Clínica Médica Carretas | ||
| Dr Gerardo Menocal Tobias | ||
| Mundo Wellness Fisoterapia | ||
| Sanatorio del ángel | ||
| Sanatorio Guadalupe | ||
| Shopo | ||
| TEC100 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
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What is the population of San José el Alto?
San José el Alto has a population of 14,094 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 200 people per square mile, spread across 70.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in San José el Alto?
San José el Alto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.6 inches.
How is the job market in San José el Alto?
The job market in San José el Alto is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 451 business establishments in the area.