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San Miguel el Alto, Mexico
Jalisco · Mexico
San Miguel el Alto is a small city in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 23,982. Elevation: 6,106 ft (1,861 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 23,982 |
| Population Density | 87 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,106 ft (1,861 m) |
| Coordinates | 21.0305°, -102.4023° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Jalisco |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.1 inches (714 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Miguel el Alto
San Miguel el Alto is a small city in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 23,982. The city sits at an elevation of 6,106 feet (1,861 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: San Miguel el Alto vs Mexico
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Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 767 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in San Miguel el Alto
San Miguel el Alto 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,106 ft (1,861 m) |
| Area | 276.5 sq mi (716.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 87/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.0305°N, 102.4023°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (148 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 148 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.3 in |
San Miguel el Alto has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 56°F in January to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and March the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in San Miguel el Alto
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modulo San Julian (Tepatitlan) | College | — | — |
Schools in San Miguel el Alto
37 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Palma | — | — | — | — |
| Melchor Ocampo | — | — | — | — |
| Melchor Ocampo | — | — | — | — |
| Valentin Gomez Farias | — | — | — | — |
| Vicente Valdivia Va�Zquez | — | — | — | — |
| 15 De Mayo | — | — | — | — |
| Cuadrado El | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 25 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 25 | — | — | — | — |
| Juan De Dios Robledo | — | — | — | — |
| Mariano Matamoros | — | — | — | — |
| Ma Isabel Martinez | — | — | — | — |
| Morelos | — | — | — | — |
| Presa La | — | — | — | — |
| San Isidro | — | — | — | — |
| Santa Rosa | — | — | — | — |
| Sinagua | — | — | — | — |
| Tierra Blanca | — | — | — | — |
| Trinidad | — | — | — | — |
| Flavio Romero De Velasco | — | — | — | — |
| Efrain Gonza�Lez Luna | — | — | — | — |
| Adolfo Lopez Mateos | — | — | — | — |
| Anselmo Ramirez | — | — | — | — |
| Carmen Martin De Ramirez | — | — | — | — |
| Carmen Martin De Ramirez | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Independencia | — | — | — | — |
| Educacion Y Cultura San Miguel | — | — | — | — |
| Emiliano Zapata | — | — | — | — |
| CAM San Miguel El Alto | — | — | — | — |
| Francisco I Madero | — | — | — | — |
| Francisco Villa | — | — | — | — |
| Gregorio Ramirez | — | — | — | — |
| Gregorio Ramirez | — | — | — | — |
| Jose Ma Lozano | — | — | — | — |
| Jose Ma Morelos Y Pavon | — | — | — | — |
| Manuel Avila Camacho | — | — | — | — |
| Maria Martinez | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Miguel el Alto
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARANDAS FM 107.3 (Arandas) - 107.3 FM - XHARDJ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Arandas, Jalisco | 107.3 fm, américa | MP3 40 kbps |
Museums in San Miguel el Alto
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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 Miguel el Alto
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca de la Ciudad | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Miguel el Alto
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abarrotes JIGO | |||||
| El parian | |||||
| Mercado de Artesanías | |||||
| Mercado de Artesanías | |||||
| Mercado de San Juan De Los Lagos | |||||
| Mercado municipal Jalostotitlñan |
Gas Stations in San Miguel el Alto
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near San Miguel el Alto
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aguascalientes International Airport | AGU | Large Airport |
| Aeródromo del Fraccionamento Vergel de la Sierra | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo El Tepozán | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Guayaberos | — | Small Airport |
| El Loreto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Francisco Primo de Verdad y Ramos Airport | LOM | Small Airport |
| La Piedad Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Cerritos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Gonzalez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ocotlán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tepatitlan Municipal Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Miguel el Alto
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia de San Miguel el Alto |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About San Miguel el Alto
What is the population of San Miguel el Alto?
San Miguel el Alto has a population of 23,982 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 87 people per square mile, spread across 276.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Miguel el Alto?
San Miguel el Alto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.1 inches.
How is the job market in San Miguel el Alto?
The job market in San Miguel el Alto is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 767 business establishments in the area.