Santa Elena, Mexico
Jalisco · Mexico
Santa Elena is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 962. 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
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People
Climate
| Population | 962 |
| Population Density | 383 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,108 ft (1,557 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.4678°, -102.4966° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Jalisco |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.0 inches (433 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Elena
Santa Elena is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 962. 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,108 ft (1,557 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 383/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.4678°N, 102.4966°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 104 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 158 km |
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 (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 62°F (16°C) | 0.2 in |
Santa Elena has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 60°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and March the driest (0.1").
Schools in Santa Elena
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nueva Esperanza | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Santa Elena
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 |
Libraries in Santa Elena
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| biblioteca el carmen | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Gonzalez Gallo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica El Carmen | 0.0 | |||||
| José Ma. Morelos y Pavón | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa Elena
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Mercadito | |||||
| Mercado de Las Cuatro Esquinas | |||||
| Mercado Hidalgo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Arandas | |||||
| Mercado Municipal La Barca |
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Elena
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa Elena
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aeródromo El Tepozán | - | Small Airport |
| El Loreto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal 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 Airport | ZMM | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Santa Elena?
Santa Elena has a population of 962 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 383 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Elena?
Santa Elena 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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