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San Marcos, Mexico

Zacatecas · Mexico

San Marcos is a small town in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 2,598. Elevation: 6,745 ft (2,056 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,598 Population 11/sq mi density
6,745 ft Elevation 2,056 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
15.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About San Marcos

San Marcos

San Marcos is a city in and the county seat of Hays County, Texas, United States. The city is mostly a part of the Greater Austin Metropolitan Area. San Marcos's limits extend into Caldwell and Guadalupe counties, as well. The latter is part of the Greater San Antonio Metropolitan Area. San Marcos is on the Interstate 35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio. Its population was 44,894 at the 2010 census and 67,553 at the 2020 census.
Founded on the banks of the San Marcos River, the area is thought to be among the oldest continuously inhabited sites in the Americas. San Marcos is home to Texas State University and the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment.

People

Population2,598
Density11/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain15.7 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation6,745 ft (2,056 m)
Population2,598
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation6,745 ft (2,056 m)
Coordinates22.2776°, -101.9513°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceZacatecas
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation15.7 inches (398 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Marcos

San Marcos is a small town in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 2,598. The city sits at an elevation of 6,745 feet (2,056 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 15.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 83 business establishments.

Income: San Marcos vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)83

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Marcos 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 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 15.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,745 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above Mexico avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,745 ft (2,056 m)
Area236.0 sq mi (611.3 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates22.2776°N, 101.9513°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.7"
59% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.66"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Sep 25, 1995.

Sep 25, 1995 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico M4.1 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Kenna (2002).

Year Name Category Closest
2002 Kenna Category 1 261 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.7 in
February 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in
March 60°F (16°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
July 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (19°C) 3.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in Coldest

San Marcos has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 55°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and March the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near San Marcos

51 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Mexicana (Aguascalientes) - 91.3 FM - XHPLA-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalientes, AG 91.3, 91.3 fm AAC+ 32 kbps
Stereorey: 100.9 FM - Aguascalientes, México. La Máxima Dimensión del Radio. 100.9 fm, adult AAC 32 kbps
ALTERNATIVA 98 98.1 (Aguascalientes) - 98.1 FM - XHNM-FM - Radio y Televisión de Aguascalientes - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 98.1 fm, adult alternative MP3 160 kbps
Conexión 92.7 (Aguascalientes) - 92.7 FM - XHCPDI-FM - Radio y Televisión de Aguascalientes - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 92.7 fm, aguascalientes MP3 160 kbps
94.5 Radio UAA (Aguascalientes) - 94.5 FM - XHUAA-FM - UAA (Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes) - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 94.5 fm, aguascalientes MP3 192 kbps
101.7 Magia 101 (Aguascalientes) - 101.7 FM - XHUNO-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 101.7 fm, aguascalientes MP3
100.9 Stereorey (Aguascalientes) - 100.9 FM - XHCAA-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 100.9 fm, aguascalientes AAC 32 kbps
RADIO BI 88.7 (Aguascalientes) - 88.7 FM - XHBI-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 88.7 fm, aguascalientes MP3
UVA 90.5 (Aguascalientes) - 90.5 FM - XHUVA-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 1980's, 1980s MP3
Magia 101 (Aguascalientes) - 101.7 FM - XHUNO-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, AG 101.7, 101.7 fm MP3
LA MEXICANA 91.3 (Aguascalientes) - 91.3 FM - XHPLA-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 91.3 fm, aguascalientes AAC+ 32 kbps
STEREOREY 100.9 (Aguascalientes) - 100.9 FM - XHCAA-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 100.9 fm, aguascalientes AAC 32 kbps
100.1 La Sanmarqueña (Aguascalientes) - 100.1 FM - XHARZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 100.1 fm, aguascalientes MP3 96 kbps
UVA 90.5 (Aguascalientes) - 90.5 FM - XHUVA-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, AG 1980's, 1980s MP3
105 DIGITAL 105.3 (Aguascalientes) - 105.3 FM - XHUZ-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 105 digital, 105.3 fm MP3
La Poderosa (Aguascalientes) - 107.7 FM - XHYZ-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, AG 107.7, 107.7 fm MP3
La Ranchera (Aguascalientes) - 106.1 FM - XHLTZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, AG 106.1, 106.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
AMOR ES 104.5 (Aguascalientes) - 104.5 FM - XHDC-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 104.5 fm, 80s en español MP3 80 kbps
Stereorey (Aguascalientes) - 100.9 FM - XHCAA-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalientes, AG 100.9, 100.9 fm AAC 32 kbps
Hasta que el Cuerpo Aguante Radio (Aguascalientes) - Online - Aguascalientes, AG aguascalientes, bolero MP3 64 kbps
Radio BI (Aguascalientes) - 88.7 FM - XHBI-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, AG 88.7, 88.7 fm MP3
MAGIA 101 101.7 (Aguascalientes) - 101.7 FM - XHUNO-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 101.7 fm, aguascalientes MP3
RRR 89.5 FM classic, instrumental MP3 40 kbps
RADIO FÓRMULA 106.9 (Aguascalientes) - 106.9 FM - XHAC-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 106.9 fm, aguascalientes AAC 32 kbps
LA INVASORA 98.9 (Aguascalientes) - 98.9 FM - XHERO-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 98.9 fm, aguascalientes MP3
Exa FM Aguascalientes - 97.3 FM - XHAGC-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalientes, AG 97.3, 97.3 fm AAC 32 kbps
La Kaliente (Aguascalientes) - 102.9 FM - XHEY-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, AG 102.9, 102.9 fm MP3 40 kbps
La Invasora (Aguascalientes) - 98.9 FM - XHERO-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, AG 98.9, 98.9 fm MP3
LA PODEROSA 107.7 (Aguascalientes) - 107.7 FM - XHYZ-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 107.7 fm, aguascalientes MP3
105 Digital (Aguascalientes) - 105.3 FM - XHUZ-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, AG 105 digital, 105.3 MP3
Alternativa 98 (Aguascalientes) - 98.1 FM - XHNM-FM - Radio y Televisión de Aguascalientes - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 98.1 fm, aguascalientes MP3 160 kbps
Tu Estación (Aguascalientes) - 92.7 FM - XHRTA-FM - RYTA (Radio y Televisión de Aguascalientes) - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 92.7 fm, aguascalientes MP3 160 kbps
ESTÉREO MENDEL 103.7 (Aguascalientes) - 103.7 FM - XHMR-FM - Instituto Mendel - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 103.7 fm, aguascalientes AAC+ 32 kbps
ORO FM 88.1 (Tepezalá) - 88.1 FM - XHSCJS-FM - Voces de Tepezalá, Cultura de mi Pueblo, A.C. - Tepezalá, Aguascalientes 88.1 fm, aguascalientes MP3
RADIO BI - 88.7 FM - XHBI-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 88.7 fm, aguascalientes MP3
Radio Universidad (UAA) (Aguascalientes) - 94.5 FM - XHUAA-FM - UAA (Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes) - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 94.5 fm, aguascalientes MP3 192 kbps
Radio UAA 94.5 FM MP3 192 kbps
LA MEJOR FM 93.7 (Aguascalientes) - 93.7 FM - XHAGT-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalienteas, Aguascalientes 93.7 fm, aguascalientes AAC+ 64 kbps
EXA FM 97.3 (Aguascalientes) - 97.3 FM - XHAGC-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 97.3 fm, aguascalientes AAC+ 64 kbps
LA SANMARQUEÑA 100.1 (Aguascalientes) - 100.1 FM - XHARZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 100.1 fm, aguascalientes MP3 96 kbps
LA KALIENTE 102.9 (Aguascalientes) - 102.9 FM - XHEY-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 102.9 fm, aguascalientes MP3 40 kbps
La Mejor Aguascalientes - 93.7 FM - XHAGT-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalienteas, AG 93.7, 93.7 fm UNKNOWN 250 kbps
Amor Es (Aguascalientes) - 104.5 FM - XHDC-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 104.5 fm, 80s en español MP3 80 kbps
Radio Ranchito (Calvillo) - 99.7 FM - XHPLVI-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Calvillo, Aguascalientes 99.7 fm, aguascalientes MP3 128 kbps
La ranchera 97.3 MP3 64 kbps
LA RANCHERA 106.1 (Aguascalientes) - 106.1 FM - XHLTZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 106.1 fm, aguascalientes MP3 128 kbps
La ranchera MP3 64 kbps
LOS40 95.7 (Aguascalientes) - 95.7 FM - XHAGA-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 95.7 fm, aguascalientes MP3 48 kbps
Exa FM Aguascalientes - 97.3 FM - XHAGC-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 97.3 fm, aguascalientes AAC+ 64 kbps
RADIO UAA 94.5 (Aguascalientes) - 94.5 FM - XHUAA-FM - UAA (Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes) - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 94.5 fm, aguascalientes MP3 192 kbps
AMOR es (Aguascalientes) - 104.5 FM - XHDC-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, AG 104.5, 104.5 fm MP3 80 kbps

Museums in San Marcos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Cultura El Carro
Museo Municipal Villa García, Zacatecas
Museo Municipal Villa García, Zacatecas

Libraries in San Marcos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Leocadio Guerrero0.0

Farmers Markets in San Marcos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Tianguis Diario

Stadiums & Teams in San Marcos

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Marcos

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aguascalientes International AirportAGULarge Airport
General Leobardo C. Ruiz International AirportZCLMedium Airport
Salitral de Carrera AirportSmall 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 Marcos

What is the population of San Marcos?

San Marcos has a population of 2,598 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 236.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Marcos?

San Marcos 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 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.7 inches.

How is the job market in San Marcos?

The job market in San Marcos is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 83 business establishments in the area.

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