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San Miguel de Buenavista, Mexico

Nayarit · Mexico

San Miguel de Buenavista is a small town in Nayarit, Mexico with a population of 517. Elevation: 6,191 ft (1,887 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

517 Population 2/sq mi density
6,191 ft Elevation 1,887 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
41.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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People

Population517
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain41.2 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation6,191 ft (1,887 m)
Population517
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation6,191 ft (1,887 m)
Coordinates21.1015°, -104.3422°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceNayarit
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation41.2 inches (1,046 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Miguel de Buenavista

San Miguel de Buenavista is a small town in Mexico (Nayarit) with a population of 517. The city sits at an elevation of 6,191 feet (1,887 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 17 business establishments.

Income: San Miguel de Buenavista vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Miguel de Buenavista enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,191 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average68.8°F
27% above Mexico avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,191 ft (1,887 m)
Area266.9 sq mi (691.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates21.1015°N, 104.3422°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
8% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.26"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 2, 2023.

Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 64 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 96 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 68 km
Jul 4, 2008 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico M4.4 96 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 139 km
Jun 15, 2013 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico M4.2 94 km
Mar 5, 2009 0 km WSW of San Francisco, Mexico M4.2 114 km
Jul 5, 2015 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico M4.1 59 km
Aug 24, 2001 11 km E of Yago, Mexico M4.0 104 km
Mar 15, 2001 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico M4.0 78 km
Oct 29, 1998 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M3.9 77 km
Mar 14, 2004 8 km WSW of Soyatlán del Oro, Mexico M3.9 91 km
Jun 17, 2004 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico M3.9 109 km
Mar 14, 2004 10 km ESE of Mixtlán, Mexico M3.6 78 km
Mar 9, 2020 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico M3.3 109 km
Feb 2, 2023 29 km NW of El Tuito, Mexico M3.3 140 km
Oct 16, 2013 11 km SW of Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico M3.2 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 52 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 158 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 243 km
2021 Nora Category 1 123 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 240 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 206 km
2018 Willa Category 4 231 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 67 km
2013 Erick Category 1 289 km
2012 Bud Category 1 273 km
2011 Jova Category 2 131 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 256 km
2006 Lane Category 3 222 km
2006 John Category 3 256 km
2002 Kenna Category 5 128 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 224 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 246 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 224 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 167 km
1992 Winifred Category 2 212 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 140 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 17 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 74 km
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 180 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 7.2 in Warmest
July 72°F (22°C) 11.3 in Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 9.5 in
September 72°F (22°C) 7.1 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in

San Miguel de Buenavista has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in January to 75°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.3") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in San Miguel de Buenavista

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cuauhtémoc
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Libraries in San Miguel de Buenavista

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Emilio M. González0.0
Biblioteca Pública Everardo Peña Navarro0.0

Farmers Markets in San Miguel de Buenavista

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal Jala

Stadiums & Teams in San Miguel de Buenavista

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Airports Near San Miguel de Buenavista

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Amado Nervo National AirportTPQMedium Airport
Amatlan de Jora AirportSmall Airport
Apozolco AirportSmall Airport
Cap. Jorge García Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Chimaltitán AirstripSmall Airport
El Trapiche AirportSmall Airport
General Gonzalo Curiel García - Mascota National AirportSmall Airport
Higuera Gorda AirportSmall Airport
Huajimic AirportSmall Airport
La Ciruelilla AirstripSmall Airport
La Manga AirstripSmall Airport
La Pochoteca AirportSmall Airport
Las Bugambilias AirportSmall Airport
Las Higueras AirportSmall Airport
Mecatillo AirportSmall Airport
Pacana AirportSmall Airport
Popota AirstripSmall Airport
Puente de Camotlán AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Ixtapalapa AirportSmall Airport
San Martin De Bolaños AirportSmall Airport
San Martín de Bolaños AirstripSmall Airport
San Sebastián AirportSmall Airport
Trinidad Ramos Valdez AirportSmall Airport
Vientos de la Vega AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mazatlan

🇲🇽 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 Miguel de Buenavista

What is the population of San Miguel de Buenavista?

San Miguel de Buenavista has a population of 517 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 266.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Miguel de Buenavista?

San Miguel de Buenavista enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.2 inches.

How is the job market in San Miguel de Buenavista?

The job market in San Miguel de Buenavista is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 17 business establishments in the area.

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