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Sayula, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Sayula is a small city in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 26,789. Elevation: 4,432 ft (1,351 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

26,789 Population 8,167/sq mi density
4,432 ft Elevation 1,351 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
31.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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Full City Profile

People

Population26,789
Density8,167/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain31.6 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation4,432 ft (1,351 m)
Population26,789
Population Density8,167 / sq mi
Elevation4,432 ft (1,351 m)
Coordinates19.8837°, -103.6007°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation31.6 inches (803 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sayula

Sayula is a small city in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 26,789. The city sits at an elevation of 4,432 feet (1,351 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 857 business establishments.

Income: Sayula vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)857

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Sayula

Sayula has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 806 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 10.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 3.9
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 1.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 2.2
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 24.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 132.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 189.5
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 179.9
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 175.3
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 56.8
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 21.7
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 7.5
Sayula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 31.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,432 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,432 ft (1,351 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density8,167/sq mi
Coordinates19.8837°N, 103.6007°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"
17% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.20"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

189 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 6, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 112 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 135 km
May 20, 2001 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico M6.3 148 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 127 km
Jan 22, 2003 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.9 143 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 138 km
Feb 20, 2013 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.6 149 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 137 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 104 km
Jul 31, 2006 23 km SW of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico M5.3 144 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 102 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 63 km
Nov 5, 2002 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.3 141 km
May 9, 1996 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M5.3 128 km
Oct 10, 1995 9 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.1 125 km
Mar 20, 1993 8 km SSE of Villa Victoria, Mexico M5.1 135 km
May 31, 2007 30 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.1 148 km
Oct 22, 2009 19 km WSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.0 132 km
Oct 16, 1995 14 km SW of La Central, Mexico M5.0 135 km
Oct 9, 1995 17 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M4.9 132 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 4 138 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 165 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 290 km
2021 Rick Category 2 198 km
2021 Nora Category 1 178 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 247 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 141 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 108 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 210 km
2013 Erick Category 1 232 km
2012 Bud Category 3 227 km
2011 Jova Category 3 148 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 147 km
2009 Andres Category 1 208 km
2006 John Category 4 232 km
2006 Lane Category 1 260 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 275 km
1996 Alma Category 2 245 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 141 km
1996 Boris Category 1 197 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

9 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 94 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 112 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 109 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 44 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m - 89 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 135 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake - 84 148 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake - - 147 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake - - 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 41 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 152 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 167 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.9 in Warmest
July 71°F (22°C) 7.2 in Wettest
August 71°F (21°C) 6.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in
October 69°F (20°C) 2.7 in
November 65°F (19°C) 0.7 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in

Sayula has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 61°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and March the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Sayula

Institution Type Founded Website
CONALEP Tapalpa College - ,
Emsad Techaluta College - ,
Modulo Amacueca (Sayula) College - ,
Modulo Tapalpa (Sayula) College - ,
Modulo Tapalpa (Sayula) College - ,
Modulo Villa Atoyac (Zacoalco De Torres) College - ,
Preparatoria San Gabriel University - Visit →

Schools in Sayula

25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jose Clemente Orozco - - - -
Javier Garcia Paniagua - - - -
Javier Garcia Paniagua - - - -
Giovanni Antonio Farina - - - -
Genaro Ocaranza Ochoa - - - -
Escuela Secundaria Técnica 11 "Valentín Gómez Farías" - - - -
Severo Diaz - - - -
Sayula - - - -
Nombre En Tramite - - - -
Ni�os Heroes - - - -
Melchor Ocampo - - - -
Leopoldo Anaya Diaz;Luis Murguia Lopez - - - -
Justo Sierra - - - -
Margarita Maza De Juarez - - - -
Jean Piaget - - - -
Jacinto Cortina - - - -
Jacinto Cortina - - - -
Giovanni Antonio Farina - - - -
Fray Juan Larios - - - -
Francisco Ma�Rquez - - - -
Adolfo Ruiz Cortines - - - -
Adolfo Lopez Mateos - - - -
USAER Sayula - - - -
USAER Sayula 3 - - - -
USAER Sayula 2 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sayula

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA PODEROSA 93.1 (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz 93.1 fm, américa MP3
VIDA AZUL 99.5 (Tuxpan) - 99.5 FM - XHTVR-FM - Radiorama - Tuxpan, Veracruz 99.5 fm, américa MP3
AMOR ES 95.1 (Ciudad Guzmán) - 95.1 FM - XHBC-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco 95.1 fm, amor es MP3 40 kbps
La Poderosa (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz 93.1 fm, américa MP3
+Trónica FM (Sayula) - Online - www.tronica.fm - Sayula, Jalisco américa, club dance MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Sayula

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa del arte
Casa Taller Literario Juan José Arreola
Ex Hospital de Indios
Museo de Arte Sacro de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Museo de Estación
Museo de las Culturas de Occidente Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco

Libraries in Sayula

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Sayula

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro Regional del Comercio
Mercado Constitución
Mercado Municipal de Cd. Guzmán (Zapotlán El Grande)
Mercado Municipal de Sayula “Benito Juárez"
Tianguis Sayula

Hotels in Sayula

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel La Provincia

Restaurants in Sayula

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El Sazón de Sayula
Ok PIZZA
Restaurante La Finca
Vancouver Wings

Cinemas in Sayula

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinepolis

Dentists in Sayula

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DENTAL SAN MIGUEL

Bus Stations in Sayula

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MX #1189755892

Banks in Sayula

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aztec Bank
Banamex
Banorte
BBVA

Shopping Malls in Sayula

4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mi Bodega Aurrerá
Mi Bodega Sayula Jalisco
Plaza Sayula
Soriana Sayula

Stadiums & Teams in Sayula

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Airports Near Sayula

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International AirportCLQMedium Airport
Aeródromo El Jabalí-Small Airport
Aeródromo Elévate-Small Airport
Aeródromo La Joya Brun-Small Airport
Agricola La Tuxcana Airport-Small Airport
Autlán Airport-Small Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez Airport-Small Airport
El Petacal Airport-Small Airport
Farías Airport-Small Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo Airport-Small Airport
Los Cerritos Airport-Small Airport
Pacana Airport-Small Airport
Paco Airport-Small Airport
San Gabriel Airport-Small Airport
Vientos de la Vega Airport-Small Airport
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sayula

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia de la Inmaculada Concepción
Templo de Nuestra Señora De La Candelaria
Templo de San Lucas Evangelista
Templo de San Miguel
Templo de San Sebastián

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 Sayula

What is the population of Sayula?

Sayula has a population of 26,789 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 8,167 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sayula?

Sayula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.6 inches.

How is the job market in Sayula?

The job market in Sayula is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 857 business establishments in the area.

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