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San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

San Juan de los Lagos is a mid-size city in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 48,684. Elevation: 5,738 ft (1,749 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

48,684 Population 144/sq mi density
5,738 ft Elevation 1,749 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
26.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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Full City Profile

People

Population48,684
Density144/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain26.3 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation5,738 ft (1,749 m)
Population48,684
Population Density144 / sq mi
Elevation5,738 ft (1,749 m)
Coordinates21.2489°, -102.3304°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation26.3 inches (667 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Juan de los Lagos

San Juan de los Lagos is a mid-size city in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 48,684. The city sits at an elevation of 5,738 feet (1,749 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,558 business establishments.

Income: San Juan de los Lagos vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)1,558

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in San Juan de los Lagos

San Juan de los Lagos has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is May (22.9°C), the coldest is Jan (14°C). Average annual precipitation is 604 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14°C / 57°F 2° / 26° 3.7
Feb 16°C / 61°F 3.5° / 29.8° 6.7
Mar 18.9°C / 66°F 6.5° / 32° 1.3
Apr 21.2°C / 70°F 8.9° / 33.9° 5.2
May 22.9°C / 73°F 11.1° / 34.8° 24.2
Jun 22.7°C / 73°F 12.1° / 34.8° 86.3
Jul 20.6°C / 69°F 12.1° / 31.3° 165.2
Aug 20°C / 68°F 11.9° / 30° 159.4
Sep 19.5°C / 67°F 9.9° / 29.3° 89.0
Oct 18.2°C / 65°F 8.1° / 28.9° 39.6
Nov 16.6°C / 62°F 5.6° / 28.1° 12.5
Dec 14.4°C / 58°F 3.2° / 26.1° 10.4
San Juan de los Lagos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,738 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average64.4°F
19% above Mexico avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,738 ft (1,749 m)
Area337.6 sq mi (874.5 km²)
Population Density144/sq mi
Coordinates21.2489°N, 102.3304°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.09"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on Mar 9, 2020.

May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 133 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 130 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 103 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 99 km
Jul 6, 2004 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico M3.8 100 km
Mar 9, 2020 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico M3.3 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 243 km
2021 Rick Category 1 295 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 231 km
2002 Kenna Category 3 281 km
1996 Boris Category 1 284 km
1992 Winifred Category 2 300 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (167 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in Warmest
July 69°F (20°C) 7.1 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 6.1 in
September 67°F (20°C) 4.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in

San Juan de los Lagos has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 56°F in January to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and March the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in San Juan de los Lagos

Institution Type Founded Website
Abasolo College
CECyTEJ San Juan de los Lagos College
CENTRO DEL UDG University
Centro Universitario de los Lagos Sede San Juan (UDG) University
Centro Universitario De Los Lagos Sede San Juan De Los Lagos University
Colegio Miguel De Bolonia College
CONALEP De Jalostotitlan College
Educacion Integral De San Miguel El Alto University
Escuela Preparatoria Regional De San Juan De Los Lagos College
Juan Bosco Occhiena College
Modulo Jalostotitlan (San Juan De Los Lagos) College
Modulo San Miguel El Alto (San Juan De Los Lagos) College
Modulo San Miguel El Alto (San Juan De Los Lagos) College
Preparatoria Educacion Y Cultura San Miguelense College
Preparatoria Regional De San Juan De Los Lagos College
Preparatoria Regional De San Juan De Los Lagos College
Preparatoria Regional Jalostotitlán College
Preparatoria Santa Maria Del Valle College
Seminario Mayor de la Inmaculada Concepción de Nuestra Señora de San Juan de los Lagos University
UNIR Universidad Regional University

Schools in San Juan de los Lagos

25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lázaro Cárdenas Del Río
Motolinia
Independencia
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 48
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 48
Valentin Gomez Farias
Rita Perez De Moreno
Rita Perez De Moreno
Pedro Moreno
Pedro De Gante
Pedro De Alba
Netzahualcoyotl
Miguel De Bolonia
C A M Jean Piaget
Justo Sierra
Juan Contreras Fuerte
Independencia
Heroes De Chapultepec
Fray Antonio De Segovia
Francisco I Madero
Cuauhtemoc
Carmen Serda�N
Agustin Melgar
USAER San Juan
USAER San Juan 2
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Radio Stations near San Juan de los Lagos

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in San Juan de los Lagos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biblioteca CU Lagos Sede San Juan
Museo Cihuapili
Museo de Juan Pablo II
Museo de la Ciudad
Museo del Primer Milagro
Regional Museum Cristero
Virgen de Guadalupe (Barrio Alto)

Libraries in San Juan de los Lagos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de la Ciudad0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in San Juan de los Lagos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abarrotes JIGO
El parian
Mercado de Artesanías
Mercado de Artesanías
Mercado de San Juan De Los Lagos
Mercado Municipal
Mercado municipal Jalostotitlñan

Hotels in San Juan de los Lagos

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Estancia DLizzma
Hotel San Martin

Restaurants in San Juan de los Lagos

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bronx Resraurant & Sports Bar
Fresh Fat Delicious Healty
Gorditas Tallalos
La Troje
Miraje
Vancouver Wings

Cafes in San Juan de los Lagos

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Black Coffee Gallery

Cinemas in San Juan de los Lagos

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinepolis

Monuments in San Juan de los Lagos

8 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Antigua toma de agua
Bienvenido al peregrino
Capilla del primer milagro
Edificio Rita Perez
Monumento Virgen de San Juan de los Lagos
Palacio Municipal
Porton Rancho La Chingada
Toma de agua

Clinics in San Juan de los Lagos

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud San Juan de los Lagos
Clínica San José
Cruz Roja

Bus Stations in San Juan de los Lagos

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Central de Autobuses de San Juan de los Lagos
Vieja central de autobuses

Gas Stations in San Juan de los Lagos

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #280874444

Banks in San Juan de los Lagos

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aztec Bank
BanBajío
Banco BBVA
BBVA
Inbursa

Shopping Malls in San Juan de los Lagos

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ARGANIA Centro Comercial
Bodega Aurrera San Juan de Los Lagos
Plaza San Juan

Airports Near San Juan de los Lagos

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aguascalientes International AirportAGULarge Airport
Aeródromo del Fraccionamento Vergel de la SierraSmall Airport
Aeródromo El TepozánSmall Airport
Aeródromo GuayaberosSmall Airport
Francisco Primo de Verdad y Ramos AirportLOMSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in San Juan de los Lagos

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
DHL

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Juan de los Lagos

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla El Pocito del Primer Milagro
Catedral Basílica de Nuestra Señora de San Juan de Los Lagos
Parroquia de San Felipe de Jesús
Templete Juan Pablo II
Templo de La Sagrada Familia
Templo de Nuestra Señora del Rosario
Templo de San José
Templo del Calvario

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

Things to See Near San Juan de los Lagos

2 places within 15 km

🏛️ Ruins (2)
  • • Antigua posada de arcos
  • • Viejo Auditorio

🇲🇽 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 Juan de los Lagos

What is the population of San Juan de los Lagos?

San Juan de los Lagos has a population of 48,684 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 144 people per square mile, spread across 337.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Juan de los Lagos?

San Juan de los Lagos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.3 inches.

How is the job market in San Juan de los Lagos?

The job market in San Juan de los Lagos is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,558 business establishments in the area.

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