San José la Costa, Mexico

México · Mexico

San José la Costa is a small town in México, Mexico with a population of 925. Elevation: 8,481 ft (2,585 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

925 Population 7/sq mi density

8,481 ft Elevation 2,585 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 9°C

42.1 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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Full City Profile

People

Population925

Density7/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.5%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)

Rain42.1 in/yr

Sunny Days353/yr

Elevation8,481 ft (2,585 m)

Population	925
Population Density	7 / sq mi
Elevation	8,481 ft (2,585 m)
Coordinates	19.4317°, -99.6433°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	México
Average Temperature	49°F (9°C)
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation	42.1 inches (1,069 mm)
Annual Snowfall	1.1 inches (3 cm)

About San José la Costa

San José la Costa is a small town in Mexico (México) with a population of 925. The city sits at an elevation of 8,481 feet (2,585 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 30 business establishments.

Income: San José la Costa vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.5%
	31% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	30

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in San José la Costa

San José la Costa has an average annual temperature of 13.4°C (56°F). The hottest month is May (15.6°C), the coldest is Jan (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 957 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	9.9°C / 50°F	-0.6° / 20.4°	11.5
Feb	11.5°C / 53°F	0.6° / 22.3°	9.7
Mar	12.9°C / 55°F	2° / 23.8°	18.3
Apr	14.8°C / 59°F	4.5° / 25.1°	34.2
May	15.6°C / 60°F	6.4° / 24.9°	79.4
Jun	15.6°C / 60°F	8.5° / 22.7°	175.4
Jul	14.8°C / 59°F	8.1° / 21.6°	197.0
Aug	15°C / 59°F	8.3° / 21.7°	177.7
Sep	14.9°C / 59°F	8.3° / 21.5°	162.3
Oct	13.6°C / 56°F	5.5° / 21.8°	65.0
Nov	11.5°C / 53°F	1.9° / 21.1°	18.5
Dec	10.1°C / 50°F	-0.4° / 20.6°	8.4

San José la Costa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,481 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)

Annual Average	48.7°F
	10% below Mexico avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days	353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	8,481 ft (2,585 m)
Area	132.0 sq mi (341.8 km²)
Population Density	7/sq mi
Coordinates	19.4317°N, 99.6433°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"

11% above Mexico avg

Snowfall 1.1"

Wettest Month (Jul) 7.95"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

212 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Nov 15, 2012	8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico	M6.1	144 km
Jul 21, 2000	12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico	M5.9	137 km
Jun 16, 2013	5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico	M5.8	149 km
Feb 28, 2025	3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico	M5.0	129 km
Jul 19, 1993	4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico	M4.9	137 km
May 26, 2005	7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico	M4.7	135 km
Apr 22, 1994	7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico	M4.6	110 km
Jun 29, 2013	10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico	M4.5	147 km
Apr 5, 2022	17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico	M4.5	107 km
Jul 17, 2007	4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico	M4.3	148 km
Jun 21, 1996	4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico	M4.3	137 km
Apr 30, 2006	5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico	M4.2	140 km
Mar 15, 1998	2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico	M4.2	74 km
Mar 2, 2002	8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico	M4.1	129 km
Mar 12, 2000	1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico	M4.1	82 km
Jul 17, 2012	12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico	M4.1	95 km
Feb 23, 2013	6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico	M4.1	143 km
May 6, 2013	12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico	M4.1	115 km
May 28, 2007	6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico	M4.1	114 km
Jan 26, 2013	2 km WSW of Tonalapa del Sur, Mexico	M4.1	149 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 2	262 km
2024	John	Category 2	238 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	205 km
2021	Grace	Category 3	235 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	294 km
2017	Katia	Category 1	296 km
2007	Dean	Category 2	272 km
2007	Lorenzo	Category 1	291 km
1997	Pauline	Category 1	271 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	274 km
1993	Gert	Category 2	233 km
1990	Diana	Category 2	285 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	290 km
1988	Debby	Category 1	283 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (38 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Toluca, Nevado de	Stratovolcano	4,680 m (15,354 ft)	-1350	38 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo	Caldera	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	-3050	64 km
Chichinautzin	Volcanic field	3,930 m (12,894 ft)	400	67 km
Papayo	Lava dome	3,600 m (11,811 ft)	Unknown	100 km
Iztaccihuatl	Stratovolcano	5,230 m (17,159 ft)	Unknown	109 km
Popocatepetl	Stratovolcano(es)	5,393 m (17,694 ft)	2020	117 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	53°F (11°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	56°F (13°C)	0.6 in
April	58°F (15°C)	1.1 in
May	60°F (15°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
June	59°F (15°C)	6.7 in
July	50°F (10°C)	8.0 in	Wettest
August	58°F (14°C)	6.7 in
September	58°F (14°C)	5.6 in
October	56°F (13°C)	2.6 in
November	53°F (12°C)	0.7 in
December	51°F (11°C)	0.4 in

San José la Costa has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 44°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near San José la Costa

42 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
SABROSITA Ciudad de México - 590 AM - XEPH-AM - NRM Comunicaciones - Ciudad de México	590, 590 am	AAC+ 32 kbps
ALFA 91.3 (Ciudad de México) - 91.3 FM - XHFAJ-FM - Grupo Radio Centro - Ciudad de México	91.3, 91.3 fm	AAC+ 32 kbps
Wonder 80's Flashback	80's, 80s en español	AAC 64 kbps
STEREOREY: La Máxima Dimensión del Radio	all-time-classics, américa	AAC+ 48 kbps
JOYA 93.7 (CDMX) - 93.7 FM - XEJP-FM - Grupo Radio Centro - Ciudad de México	93.7 fm, américa	AAC+ 32 kbps
RADIO CENTRO 1030 (CDMX) - 1030 AM - XEQR-AM - Grupo Radio Centro - Ciudad de México	1030 am, am	AAC+ 32 kbps
Radioactivo 98.5	heavy metal, rock	MP3
RADIO DISNEY 102.1 (Toluca) - 102.1 FM - XHTOM-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México	102.1 fm, américa	AAC+ 64 kbps
Alicia radio	cantautor, folk	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 Bestia (Toluca) - 103.7 FM - XHQY-FM - Toluca, Estado de México	103.7 fm, banda	MP3 96 kbps
Sounds of Yesterday (iHeart Radio) - Online - ACIR Online / iHeart Radio - Ciudad de México	acir, acir online	AAC+ 48 kbps
Crystal (Toluca) - 93.3 FM - XHEDT-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México	93.3 fm, crystal	AAC+ 64 kbps
ULTRA 101.3 (Toluca) - 101.3 FM - XHZA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Toluca, Estado de México	101.3 fm, contemporary hits	MP3 96 kbps
OYE 89.7 (CDMX) - 89.7 FM - XEOYE-FM - NRM Comunicaciones - Ciudad de México	89.7 fm, américa	AAC+ 32 kbps
RADIO ANÁHUAC 1670 (Huixquilucan) - 1670 AM - XEANAH-AM - Universidad Anáhuac - Huixquilucan, Estado de México	1670 am, am	AAC 98 kbps
AMOR 92.5 (Toluca) - 92.5 FM - XHRJ-FM - Grupo ACIR - Toluca, Estado de México	92.5 fm, acir	AAC+ 48 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, Estado de México	1600 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
EUFORIA 92.9 (Cuauhtémoc) - 92.9 FM - XHER-FM - JB Multimedia - Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua	92.9 fm, américa	MP3
Cadena Azul (Atlacomulco) - 95.7 FM - XHATF-FM - Grupo Rotativo - Atlacomulco, Estado de México	95.7 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
Ultra (Toluca) - 101.3 FM - XHZA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Toluca, Estado de México	101.3 fm, contemporary	MP3 96 kbps
HR URBANO	—	MP3 128 kbps
LA SÚPER ESTACIÓN 550 (Cuauhtémoc) - 550 AM - XEPL-AM - Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua	550 am, 91.3 fm	MP3 96 kbps
GameupRadio	alternative, rock	MP3 32 kbps
CADENA AZUL 95.7 (Atlacomulco) - 95.7 FM - XHATF-FM - Grupo Rotativo - Atlacomulco, Estado de México	95.7 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
Digital 80s Radio	hi nrg, high energy	AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio AMLO	mexican music, political talk	MP3 128 kbps
Universal 88.1 XHRED Mexico City Official	—	AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Disney Toluca - 102.1 FM - XHTOM-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México	102.1 fm, entretenimiento	AAC+ 64 kbps
Crystal 93.3	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
CRYSTAL 93.3 (Toluca) - 93.3 FM - XHEDT-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México	93.3 fm, américa	AAC+ 64 kbps
W RADIO 102.9 (Toluca) - 102.9 FM - XHTOL-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Toluca, Estado de México	102.9 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 91.7 FM - XHGEM-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, EM	91.7, 91.7 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, EM	1600, 1600 am	MP3 128 kbps
UniRadio 99.7	radio college	MP3 96 kbps
Crystal 104.9 FM	banda, entretenimiento	AAC+ 64 kbps
Crystal 106.1 FM	banda, entretenimiento	AAC+ 64 kbps
MEXIQUENSE RADIO 1600 (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, Estado de México	1600 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Valle de Bravo) - 104.5 FM - XHVAL-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Valle de Bravo, EM	104.5, 104.5 fm	MP3 96 kbps
Los 40 Cuernavaca	moderno, pop	MP3 128 kbps
@FM (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos	93.3 fm, @fm	MP3
ARROBA FM 93.3 (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos	93.3 fm, @fm	MP3

Museums in San José la Costa

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Casa de dia y centro Cultural ISSSTE
Casa de la Mora
Centro Cultural Mexiquense
Centro de Experimentacion Grafica El Chahuixtle
Galeana 100 Museo del Alma Artesanal
Jardín Botánico Cosmovitral
Mumci
Museo de Antropología e Historia
Museo de Antropología e Historia
Museo de Arte Moderno
Museo de Bellas Artes
Museo de Ciencias Naturales
Museo de Ciencias Naturales
Museo de Historia Natural
Museo de la Acuarela
Museo de la Estampa
Museo de Numismática del Estado de México
Museo del Valle de la Luna Zanbatha
Museo Dr. José María Luis Mora
Museo Dr. José Maria Luis Mora
Museo Felipe Santiago Gutierrez
Museo José María Velasco
Museo salón de la Fama Deportivo Toluca
Museo Taller Nishizawa
Museo Torres Bicentenario
Museo Universitario "Leopoldo Flores"
Museo Universitario "Leopoldo Flores"
Museo Universitario Leopoldo Flores
Museo Virreynal de Zinacantepec
Sor Juana Inés De La Cruz Cultural House

Libraries in San José la Costa

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Artes		0.0
Artes		0.0
Biblioteac Pública santa Teresita del Niño Jesus		0.0
Biblioteac Pública santa Teresita del Niño Jesus		0.0
Biblioteca		0.0
Biblioteca		0.0
Biblioteca		0.0
Biblioteca Central UAEMex		0.0
Biblioteca del Poder Legislativo Dr José María Luis Mora		0.0
Biblioteca Digital de San Lucas Tunco		0.0
BIBLIOTECA DIGITAL LERMA		0.0
Biblioteca Digital Santa Cruz Atizapán		0.0
Biblioteca Dr. José María Luis Mora		0.0
BIBLIOTECA EZEQUIEL ORDOÑEZ AGUILAR		0.0
Biblioteca Ignacio Manuel Altamirano		0.0
BIBLIOTECA JOSE GUADALUPE VICTORIA		0.0
BIBLIOTECA JOSEFA ORTIZ DE DOMINGUEZ		0.0
BIBLIOTECA JUAN ESCUTIA		0.0
Biblioteca Laura Beatriz Bernavidez		0.0
Biblioteca Laura Beatriz Bernavidez		0.0
Biblioteca Lic. Benito Juárez García		0.0
Biblioteca Lic. Gustavo Cabrera Acevedo		0.0
Biblioteca Lic. Gustavo Cabrera Acevedo		0.0
Biblioteca Municipal		0.0
Biblioteca Municipal		0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Defensores de 1937		0.0
Biblioteca Municipal San Nicolás Tlazala		0.0
BIBLIOTECA OCTAVIO PAZ		0.0
BIBLIOTECA PASTOR VELAZQUEZ		0.0
BIBLIOTECA PROFA IMELDA SOLANO		0.0
Biblioteca Publica		0.0
Biblioteca Pública Central		0.0
Biblioteca pública Manuel Bernal		0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Guillermo Casas Pérez" Santa María Coaxusco		0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Lorenzo Camacho Escamilla"		0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Elena Díaz Lombardo de Baz		0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Xilonen		0.0
Biblioteca Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz		0.0
Centenario de la Revolución		0.0
Centenario de la Revolución		0.0
Cesar Camacho Quiroz		0.0
Facultad de Geografía		0.0
Facultad de Geografía		0.0
ING TITO CARLOS GARCIA MORENO		0.0
Ing. Joaquin Álvila		0.0
Justo Sierra		0.0
Justo Sierra		0.0
Justo Sierra		0.0
Lic. TITO ORTEGA SANCHEZ		0.0
Santiago Velazco Ruiz		0.0

Farmers Markets in San José la Costa

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Casa Blanca
Casa Blanca
Dr. Gonzalo Calzada Alcantara Municipal Market
Mercado "16 de Septiembre"
Mercado "Morelos"
Mercado 12 de Diciembre
Mercado 16 de Septiembre
Mercado de artesanía
Mercado de Calzado
Mercado de Ocoyoacac
Mercado de Toluca Palmillas
Mercado Juárez
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal - 1 de Septiembre
Mercado Municipal - 1 de Septiembre
Mercado Municipal Benito Juarez
Mercado Municipal Bicentenario
Mercado Municipal Xalatlaco
Mercado Municipal Zinacantepec
Mercado Municipal Zinacantepec
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Oxxo
Oxxo
Oxxo
Tianguis de Santa Cruz Atizapán
Villamar
Villamar

Breweries in San José la Costa

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Alitas Hambuguesas Cerveza La Terraza
Cervecería San Bartolito
El Deposito
Issai
Issai
Jardín Chelero Jazmín
Micheladas
Micheladas, Pitufos, Cerveza "Grupo El Campamento"

Stadiums & Teams in San José la Costa

Team	League	Division

Airports Near San José la Costa

12 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Adolfo López Mateos International Airport	TLC	Large Airport
Felipe Ángeles International Airport	NLU	Large Airport
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport	MEX	Large Airport
Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez)	—	Medium Airport
General Mariano Matamoros International Airport	CVJ	Medium Airport
Aeroclub Valle de Bravo Airport	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo Chiconcuac	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo de Rancho Lanzarote	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo Los Ojuelos	—	Small Airport
Base Nº19 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana	—	Small Airport
Jorge Jiménez Cantú National Airport	AZP	Small Airport
Mexico City Air Base	—	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in San José la Costa

8 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Aprendiendo a Vivir , Unidad de Recuperación y Servicio AA Santiago Tilapa
Centro estetico y rehabilitacion fisica Relax
Clínica de rehabilitación San Judas Tadeo
Grupo Femenil de Alcohólicos Anónimos.
Mount Rose
Terapia Física Y Rehabilitación
Unidad De Rehabilitación E Integración Social Jiquipilco
Unidad de rehabilitación e integración social Mirafuentes

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 la Costa

What is the population of San José la Costa?

San José la Costa has a population of 925 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 132.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in San José la Costa?

San José la Costa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.1 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in San José la Costa?

The job market in San José la Costa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 30 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

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