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Santa Rosalía, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Santa Rosalía is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 1,193. Elevation: 4,524 ft (1,379 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,193 Population 618/sq mi density
4,524 ft Elevation 1,379 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
36.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,193
Density618/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.6%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain36.0 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation4,524 ft (1,379 m)
Population1,193
Population Density618 / sq mi
Elevation4,524 ft (1,379 m)
Coordinates20.8170°, -104.0859°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation36.0 inches (914 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Rosalía

Santa Rosalía is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 1,193. The city sits at an elevation of 4,524 feet (1,379 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 38 business establishments.

Income: Santa Rosalía vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)38

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa Rosalía enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 36.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,524 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,524 ft (1,379 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density618/sq mi
Coordinates20.8170°N, 104.0859°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.21"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 2, 2022.

Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 38 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 61 km
Jul 4, 2008 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico M4.4 137 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 109 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 138 km
Mar 5, 2009 0 km WSW of San Francisco, Mexico M4.2 139 km
Oct 25, 1992 1 km WSW of Tolimán, Mexico M4.2 137 km
May 29, 2000 9 km NW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 131 km
Apr 15, 1999 21 km WSW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 148 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 98 km
Jun 15, 2013 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico M4.2 122 km
Jul 5, 2015 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico M4.1 90 km
Jul 24, 2000 5 km W of Jiquilpan, Mexico M4.1 119 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 144 km
May 14, 2012 8 km W of Purificación, Mexico M4.0 138 km
Mar 15, 2001 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico M4.0 120 km
Sep 6, 2001 3 km NE of Piedra Pesada, Mexico M4.0 144 km
Jul 2, 2022 5 km NNE of Cuautitlán, Mexico M4.0 149 km
Aug 24, 2001 11 km E of Yago, Mexico M4.0 145 km
Oct 29, 1998 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M3.9 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 55 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 272 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 198 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 275 km
2021 Nora Category 1 139 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 241 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 184 km
2018 Willa Category 3 272 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 48 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 294 km
2013 Erick Category 1 281 km
2012 Bud Category 2 259 km
2011 Jova Category 2 124 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 227 km
2009 Andres Category 1 279 km
2006 Lane Category 3 238 km
2006 John Category 3 259 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 168 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 251 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 220 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 134 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 132 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (56 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 56 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 80 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 72°F (22°C) 1.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 7.2 in Warmest
July 70°F (21°C) 9.2 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 8.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 5.8 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in

Santa Rosalía has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 60°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.2") and April the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Santa Rosalía

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Benito Juarez
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
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Radio Stations near Santa Rosalía

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3
VALLES DIGITAL RADIO 1210 (El Arenal) - 1210 AM - XECSAC-AM - El Arenal, Jalisco 1210 am, am MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Santa Rosalía

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura "David Alfaro Siqueiros"
Casa de la Cultura "David Alfaro Siqueiros"
Casa de la Cultura de Teuchitlán
Herbario Municipal de Plantas Medicinales “Dr. David Rodríguez”
Museo De Guachimontones
Museum Los Abuelos
National Museum of the Tequila

Farmers Markets in Santa Rosalía

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado Ahualulco de mercado
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Teuchitlán

Breweries in Santa Rosalía

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Casa Sauza

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Rosalía

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santa Rosalía

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Amatlan de Jora AirportSmall Airport
Apozolco AirportSmall Airport
Cap. Jorge García Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Cuautla AirportSmall Airport
El Trapiche AirportSmall Airport
General Gonzalo Curiel García - Mascota National AirportSmall Airport
La Ciruelilla AirstripSmall Airport
La Manga AirstripSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Mecatillo AirportSmall Airport
Pacana AirportSmall Airport
Popota AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Ixtapalapa AirportSmall Airport
San Martín de Bolaños AirstripSmall Airport
Trinidad Ramos Valdez 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 Rosalía

What is the population of Santa Rosalía?

Santa Rosalía has a population of 1,193 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 618 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Rosalía?

Santa Rosalía enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.0 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Rosalía?

The job market in Santa Rosalía is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 38 business establishments in the area.

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