Santa Clara de Zula, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Santa Clara de Zula is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 524. Elevation: 5,108 ft (1,557 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

524 Population 65/sq mi density
5,108 ft Elevation 1,557 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
17.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population524
Density65/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain17.0 in/yr
Elevation5,108 ft (1,557 m)
Population524
Population Density65 / sq mi
Elevation5,108 ft (1,557 m)
Coordinates20.4073°, -102.7193°
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 Santa Clara de Zula

Santa Clara de Zula is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 524. The city sits at an elevation of 5,108 feet (1,557 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.

Santa Clara de Zula 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. Annual precipitation totals 17.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,108 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)

Geography

Elevation5,108 ft (1,557 m)
Area8.1 sq mi (21.0 km²)
Population Density65/sq mi
Coordinates20.4073°N, 102.7193°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.0"
55% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.58"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 127 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 M4.5 144 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 127 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 90 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 107 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 111 km
Oct 4, 2017 9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico M4.3 145 km
Jun 5, 2005 2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico M4.2 137 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 97 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 71 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 100 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 143 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 30 km
Jun 2, 2005 5 km NNW of Cofradía, Mexico M4.1 136 km
May 7, 1998 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.1 144 km
Dec 14, 2013 4 km NNW of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.1 149 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 140 km
Jul 24, 2000 5 km W of Jiquilpan, Mexico M4.1 135 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 5 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 4 199 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 246 km
2021 Rick Category 2 206 km
2021 Nora Category 1 278 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 250 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 175 km
2011 Jova Category 2 240 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 251 km
1996 Alma Category 2 270 km
1996 Boris Category 1 198 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 244 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 263 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 205 km
1992 Virgil Category 2 226 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 261 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (119 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 119 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 137 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 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
May 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 6.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 8.6 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 7.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in

Santa Clara de Zula has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 60°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.6") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Santa Clara de Zula

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
A�Lvaro Obregon - - - -
Benito Juarez - - - -
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Radio Stations near Santa Clara de Zula

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 Santa Clara de Zula

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MUSEO JRF
Museo de Antropología e Historia de Ocotlán

Libraries in Santa Clara de Zula

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Gonzalez Gallo0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Clara de Zula

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
El Mercadito
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Municipal La Barca

Airports Near Santa Clara de Zula

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
El Loreto Airport-Small Airport
La Piedad Airport-Small Airport
Los Cerritos Airport-Small Airport
Los Gonzalez Airport-Small Airport
Ocotlán Airport-Small Airport
Paco Airport-Small Airport
Pajacuaran Airport-Small Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport
Zapopan Air Force Base-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Clara de Zula

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Templo de Santa Clara

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 Santa Clara de Zula

What is the population of Santa Clara de Zula?

Santa Clara de Zula has a population of 524 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 65 people per square mile, spread across 8.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Clara de Zula?

Santa Clara de Zula 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. Annual rainfall totals 17.0 inches.

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