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San Miguel de la Paz, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

San Miguel de la Paz is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 2,754. Elevation: 5,092 ft (1,552 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,754 Population 2,040/sq mi density
5,092 ft Elevation 1,552 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
17.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,754
Density2,040/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain17.0 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation5,092 ft (1,552 m)
Population2,754
Population Density2,040 / sq mi
Elevation5,092 ft (1,552 m)
Coordinates20.3705°, -102.6627°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation17.0 inches (433 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Miguel de la Paz

San Miguel de la Paz is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 2,754. The city sits at an elevation of 5,092 feet (1,552 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 88 business establishments.

Income: San Miguel de la Paz vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)88

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Miguel de la Paz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 17.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,092 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,092 ft (1,552 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density2,040/sq mi
Coordinates20.3705°N, 102.6627°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.0"
55% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.46"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 16, 2025.

Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 148 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 126 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 138 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 146 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 97 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 127 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 101 km
Oct 4, 2017 9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico M4.3 141 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 107 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 76 km
Jun 5, 2005 2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico M4.2 137 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 100 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 138 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 32 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 91 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 133 km
Mar 8, 2007 6 km E of Apatzingán, Mexico M4.1 148 km
Jun 2, 2005 5 km NNW of Cofradía, Mexico M4.1 137 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 90 km
May 7, 1998 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.1 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 205 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 245 km
2021 Rick Category 2 201 km
2021 Nora Category 1 283 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 253 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 182 km
2011 Jova Category 2 246 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 251 km
1996 Alma Category 2 265 km
1996 Boris Category 1 192 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 245 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 267 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 225 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 207 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 265 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (112 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 112 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 138 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
March 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
May 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 6.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 8.5 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 7.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in

San Miguel de la Paz has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 60°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.5") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in San Miguel de la Paz

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Benito Juarez
Francisco I Madero
Maria Escare�o Ma�Rquez
15 De Mayo
Manuel Lopez Cotilla
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Radio Stations near San Miguel de la Paz

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Catedral de la Música 91.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
Candela (La Barca) - 104.7 FM - XHLB-FM - Cadena RASA - Jamay, Jalisco 104.7 fm, cadena rasa MP3
ARANDAS FM 107.3 (Arandas) - 107.3 FM - XHARDJ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Arandas, Jalisco 107.3 fm, américa MP3 40 kbps
LOS 40 MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 98.1 (Zamora) - 98.1 FM - XHPZAM-FM - Grupo Rey - Zamora, Michoacán 98.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in San Miguel de la Paz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Antropología e Historia de Ocotlán

Libraries in San Miguel de la Paz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
biblioteca el carmen0.0
Biblioteca Gonzalez Gallo0.0
Biblioteca Publica El Carmen0.0

Farmers Markets in San Miguel de la Paz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
El Mercadito
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Municipal La Barca

Gas Stations in San Miguel de la Paz

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Airports Near San Miguel de la Paz

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Aeródromo El TepozánSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall 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 Miguel de la Paz

What is the population of San Miguel de la Paz?

San Miguel de la Paz has a population of 2,754 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2,040 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Miguel de la Paz?

San Miguel de la Paz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.0 inches.

How is the job market in San Miguel de la Paz?

The job market in San Miguel de la Paz is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 88 business establishments in the area.

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