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Santa María, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Santa María is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 588. Elevation: 4,275 ft (1,303 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

588 Population 305/sq mi density
4,275 ft Elevation 1,303 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
33.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population588
Density305/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain33.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation4,275 ft (1,303 m)
Population588
Population Density305 / sq mi
Elevation4,275 ft (1,303 m)
Coordinates20.4010°, -103.8518°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation33.5 inches (852 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa María

Santa María is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 588. The city sits at an elevation of 4,275 feet (1,303 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 19 business establishments.

Income: Santa María vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa María enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,275 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,275 ft (1,303 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density305/sq mi
Coordinates20.4010°N, 103.8518°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.27"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 16, 2025.

Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 144 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 126 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 113 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 47 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 54 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 105 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 114 km
Jun 24, 1994 10 km NW of Pueblo Juárez (La Magdalena), Mexico M4.4 131 km
Aug 31, 2015 13 km N of Venustiano Carranza, Mexico M4.4 144 km
Apr 29, 2017 11 km SW of Minatitlán, Mexico M4.3 127 km
Jan 11, 2011 2 km NE of Comala, Mexico M4.3 118 km
Oct 25, 1992 1 km WSW of Tolimán, Mexico M4.2 90 km
Aug 1, 1994 5 km NNE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.2 142 km
Sep 17, 2002 4 km NE of Pueblo Juárez (La Magdalena), Mexico M4.2 135 km
May 29, 2000 9 km NW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 110 km
Jun 5, 2005 2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico M4.2 110 km
Jun 20, 2007 10 km NW of Las Juntas, Mexico M4.2 141 km
Apr 15, 1999 21 km WSW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 129 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 104 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 85 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 223 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 240 km
2021 Rick Category 2 258 km
2021 Nora Category 1 163 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 241 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 158 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 58 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 254 km
2013 Erick Category 1 260 km
2012 Bud Category 2 240 km
2011 Jova Category 2 124 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 187 km
2009 Andres Category 1 244 km
2006 John Category 3 257 km
2006 Lane Category 2 254 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 216 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 279 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 184 km
1996 Boris Category 1 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1818 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 13.9 m 2,000 145 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 140 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 87 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 149 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 128 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (102 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 102 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 105 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 106 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
March 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
April 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 75°F (24°C) 1.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 6.6 in Warmest
July 72°F (22°C) 8.3 in Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 6.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 5.9 in
October 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in

Santa María has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 61°F in January to 75°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and April the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Santa María

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Agustin Ya�ez
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Radio Stations near Santa María

24 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
92.3 Fiesta Mexicana (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.3 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.3 (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.3 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
LA TAPATIA 103.5 (GDL) - 103.5 FM - XHRX-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 103.5 fm, américa MP3
EXTASIS DIGITAL 105.9 (GDL) - 105.9 FM - XHQJ-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 105.9 fm, 1970s MP3
+2ToneRoom Radio (GDL) - Online - www.2toneroom.net - Guadalajara, Jalisco américa, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
Internet Public Radio artist, arts MP3 256 kbps
LA KEBUENA 97.1 (GDL) - 97.1 FM - XEBA-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 97.1 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
Globo 98.7 (Guadalajara) - 98.7 FM - XHLC-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 98.7 fm, adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Mujer 92.7 family, latin AAC+ 128 kbps
VOX FM Radio Hits 95.9 (GDL) - 95.9 FM - XHABCJ-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 95.9 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
RADIO MUJER 92.7 (GDL) - 92.7 FM - XHEAAA-FM - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.7 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
1150 Radio Metrópoli (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1150 am, am MP3 64 kbps
W DEPORTES 1010 (GDL) - 1010 AM - XEHL-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1010 am, am MP3 128 kbps
MAGIA DIGITAL 89.9 (GDL) - 89.9 FM - XHRA-FM - MegaRadio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 89.9 fm, américa MP3
92.3FM Fiesta Méxicana AAC+ 128 kbps
millenium bella musica classical AAC+ 128 kbps
Los 40 (Guadalajara) - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco AAC+ 56 kbps
VALLES DIGITAL RADIO 1210 (El Arenal) - 1210 AM - XECSAC-AM - El Arenal, Jalisco 1210 am, am MP3 64 kbps
RADIO CAÑÓN 580 (GDL) - 580 AM - XEAV-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 580 am, am MP3 128 kbps
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3
ZONA TRES 91.5 (GDL) - 91.5 FM - XHGEO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 91.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Mujer 92.7 FM (Guadalajara) - 92.7 FM - XHEAAA-FM - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco AAC+ 128 kbps
FORMULA MELÓDICA 97.9 (GDL) - 97.9 FM - XETIA-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 97.9 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3

Libraries in Santa María

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca infantil.0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
BIBLIOTECA PROFESOR GABBRIEL BARRETO VISCAINO0.0
BIBLIOTECA PUBLICA0.0
Bilioteca CUVALLES0.0
Ex Hospital Hilarión Romero0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa María

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Tecolotlán
Mercado Sebastian Allende

Breweries in Santa María

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
cerveceria betitos

Stadiums & Teams in Santa María

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santa María

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Agricola La Tuxcana AirportSmall Airport
Autlán AirportSmall Airport
Cap. Jorge García Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez AirportSmall Airport
Cuautla AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Pacana AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
San Gabriel AirportSmall Airport
Vientos de la Vega AirportSmall Airport
Zapopan Air Force BaseSmall 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 Santa María

What is the population of Santa María?

Santa María has a population of 588 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 305 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa María?

Santa María enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.5 inches.

How is the job market in Santa María?

The job market in Santa María is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 19 business establishments in the area.

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