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San Mateo, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

San Mateo is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 647. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

647 Population 420/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
38.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population647
Density420/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain38.4 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Population647
Population Density420 / sq mi
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Coordinates19.5772°, -105.0860°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation38.4 inches (974 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Mateo

San Mateo is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 647. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 21 business establishments.

Income: San Mateo vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)21

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Mateo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above Mexico avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density420/sq mi
Coordinates19.5772°N, 105.0860°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"
1% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.24"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

307 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Jan 6, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 109 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 137 km
Dec 11, 1995 73 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M6.4 83 km
Jun 7, 2016 106 km SSW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M6.3 135 km
May 20, 2001 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico M6.3 108 km
Apr 29, 2001 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M6.2 110 km
Dec 11, 1995 106 km SSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M6.1 120 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 141 km
Jan 22, 2003 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.9 112 km
Dec 11, 1995 95 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 107 km
Feb 9, 2018 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.8 85 km
Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 19 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 108 km
Jan 10, 2020 101 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.6 126 km
May 7, 2016 115 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.6 136 km
Feb 28, 2005 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M5.6 104 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.6 22 km
Feb 12, 2015 68 km WSW of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.5 73 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 131 km
Oct 18, 1995 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.5 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Flossie Category 3 254 km
2025 Barbara Category 1 245 km
2023 Lidia Category 4 73 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 196 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 165 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 193 km
2021 Nora Category 1 33 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 88 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 43 km
2018 Willa Category 5 223 km
2017 Dora Category 2 284 km
2016 Newton Category 1 264 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 20 km
2015 Dolores Category 1 294 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 165 km
2014 Odile Category 4 229 km
2014 Polo Category 1 298 km
2013 Erick Category 1 108 km
2013 Dalila Category 1 237 km
2012 Bud Category 3 87 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1818 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 13.9 m 2,000 131 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 109 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 83 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 122 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 104 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 137 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 48 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 48 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mascota Volcanic Field (119 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 119 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 154 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in
February 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in Coldest
March 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
April 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 78°F (25°C) 0.3 in
June 82°F (28°C) 4.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.0 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in
November 78°F (25°C) 1.8 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in

San Mateo has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.2") and April the driest (0.1").

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Schools in San Mateo

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Emiliano Zapata
Jaime Torres Bodet
Vicente Guerrero
20 De Noviembre
Justo Sierra
Octavio Paz
Estación de Biología Chamela
Escuela Primaria
Telesecundaria
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Restaurants in San Mateo

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pollos Barocio

Stadiums & Teams in San Mateo

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Airports Near San Mateo

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Playa de Oro International AirportZLOMedium Airport
Aeródromo ChavarínSmall Airport
Aeródromo MarabascoSmall Airport
Autlán AirportSmall Airport
Barra de Navidad AirportSmall Airport
Chamela AirportSmall Airport
Costalegre AirportSmall Airport
Cuautla AirportSmall Airport
Cuixmala AirportSmall Airport
La Colonia AirportSmall Airport
La Gloria III AirportSmall Airport
Las Alamandas AirportSmall Airport
Mayto Ing. Leo Jiménez 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 Mateo

What is the population of San Mateo?

San Mateo has a population of 647 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 420 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Mateo?

San Mateo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.4 inches.

How is the job market in San Mateo?

The job market in San Mateo is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 21 business establishments in the area.

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