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San José el Potrero, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

San José el Potrero is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 711. Elevation: 3,701 ft (1,128 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

711 Population 12/sq mi density
3,701 ft Elevation 1,128 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
32.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population711
Density12/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.9%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain32.9 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation3,701 ft (1,128 m)
Population711
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation3,701 ft (1,128 m)
Coordinates18.6458°, -99.4717°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation32.9 inches (834 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San José el Potrero

San José el Potrero is a small town in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 711. The city sits at an elevation of 3,701 feet (1,128 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 23 business establishments.

Income: San José el Potrero vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)23

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San José el Potrero enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 32.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,701 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,701 ft (1,128 m)
Area61.9 sq mi (160.3 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates18.6458°N, 99.4717°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"
14% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.25"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

398 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 104 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 124 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 102 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 64 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 62 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 116 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 122 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 108 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 122 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 150 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 143 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 146 km
Jul 19, 2016 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico M5.1 149 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 117 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 40 km
May 8, 1997 9 km S of Pueblo Viejo, Mexico M5.0 150 km
Sep 26, 2024 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M4.9 118 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 95 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 96 km
Aug 29, 1993 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico M4.8 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 173 km
2024 John Category 3 154 km
2023 Otis Category 5 137 km
2021 Grace Category 3 277 km
2021 Rick Category 2 280 km
2017 Max Category 1 225 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 282 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 291 km
2010 Karl Category 1 283 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 185 km
1996 Boris Category 1 243 km
1993 Gert Category 2 299 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 200 km
1984 Odile Category 2 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 60 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 60 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 99 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 106 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 110 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 117 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
March 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in
May 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 9.3 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 8.8 in
August 75°F (24°C) 9.1 in
September 74°F (23°C) 8.9 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest

San José el Potrero has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 60°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.3") and December the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near San José el Potrero

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 96.1 (Taxco) - 96.1 FM - XHXC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Taxco, Guerrero 96.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
100.1 VOX FM Radio Hits (Cuernavaca) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos 100.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
La Ke Buena Cuernavaca 105.3 además de lo mejor en música del género grupero y música del ayer y hoy 24hras, grupero MP3 64 kbps
W RADIO 100.1 (Morelos) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos 100.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
BUENISIIMA 88.5 (Cuernavaca) - 88.5 FM - XHCM-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, Morelos 88.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Taxco - 92.9 FM - XHTXO-FM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Taxco, Guerrero 92.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Lokura FM (Ixtapan de la Sal) - 99.5 FM - XHXI-FM - Capital Media - Ixtapan de la Sal, Estado de México 99.5 fm, capital media AAC+ 32 kbps
VOX FM Radio Hits 100.1 (Cuernavaca) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos 100.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
El Adolfo Radio 91.9 FM musica regional mexicana, regional mexican MP3 192 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 107.7 (Cuernavaca) - 107.7 FM - XHASM-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 107.7 fm, 1970s MP3
ARROBA FM 93.3 (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 93.3 fm, @fm MP3
@FM (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 93.3 fm, @fm MP3
Los 40 Cuernavaca moderno, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in San José el Potrero

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura (Antigua Estacion Buenavista de Cuéllar)
Centro Cultural Xochitepequense
Museo de arte virreinal
Museo del Sitio de Xochicalco
Museo Grutas de la Estrella
Museo William Spratling

Libraries in San José el Potrero

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Benito Juarez0.0
Biblioteca Andrés Aponte Cardoso0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Eliseo Aragón Benítez0.0
Biblioteca Publica Sindical0.0

Farmers Markets in San José el Potrero

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Las Flores
Mercado
Mercado "Lázaro Cárdenas"
Mercado de Tetecala (Solo los dias Martes)
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal "Unidad Morelense"
Mercado Municipal Adolfo Ruiz Cortines
Mercado Municipal Buenavista de Cuéllar
Mercado Municipal de Tetipac
Mercado Municipal de Xochitepec
Tianguis de Temixco

Stadiums & Teams in San José el Potrero

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Airports Near San José el Potrero

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adolfo López Mateos International AirportTLCLarge Airport
General Mariano Matamoros International AirportCVJMedium Airport
Aeroclub Valle de Bravo AirportSmall Airport
Aeródromo ChiconcuacSmall Airport
Aeródromo de CuautlaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de la Hacienda PanoayaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de TaxcoSmall Airport
Aeródromo Los FilosSmall Airport
Aeródromo Los OjuelosSmall Airport
Aeródromo ZacacoyucaSmall Airport
Albatros Residencial AéreoSmall Airport
Tenango AirportSmall Airport
Tequesquitengo AirportSmall Airport
Vista Hermosa AirfieldSmall 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 el Potrero

What is the population of San José el Potrero?

San José el Potrero has a population of 711 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 61.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in San José el Potrero?

San José el Potrero enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.9 inches.

How is the job market in San José el Potrero?

The job market in San José el Potrero is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 23 business establishments in the area.

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