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Vista Hermosa, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Vista Hermosa is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 3,490. Elevation: 3,911 ft (1,192 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

3,490 Population 904/sq mi density
3,911 ft Elevation 1,192 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
37.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Vista Hermosa

Vista Hermosa

Vista Hermosa is a municipality in the Mexican state of Michoacán, located approximately 150 kilometres (93 mi) northwest of the state capital of Morelia.

People

Population3,490
Density904/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.6%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain37.0 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation3,911 ft (1,192 m)
Population3,490
Population Density904 / sq mi
Elevation3,911 ft (1,192 m)
Coordinates19.6935°, -103.3402°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation37.0 inches (940 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Vista Hermosa

Vista Hermosa is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 3,490. The city sits at an elevation of 3,911 feet (1,192 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 37.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 112 business establishments.

Income: Vista Hermosa vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)112

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Vista Hermosa

Vista Hermosa 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
Vista Hermosa 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 269 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 37.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,911 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,911 ft (1,192 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density904/sq mi
Coordinates19.6935°N, 103.3402°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.95"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

244 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 M8.0 115 km
Sep 19, 2022 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M7.6 144 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 130 km
Jan 12, 2025 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico M6.2 133 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 121 km
Jan 22, 2003 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.9 146 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 141 km
Feb 20, 2013 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.6 133 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 134 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 109 km
Sep 19, 2022 24 km WSW of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.3 144 km
Jul 31, 2006 23 km SW of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico M5.3 133 km
May 9, 1996 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M5.3 135 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 71 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 33 km
Sep 23, 2022 7 km WSW of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.2 136 km
May 31, 2007 30 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.1 143 km
Mar 20, 1993 8 km SSE of Villa Victoria, Mexico M5.1 111 km
Oct 10, 1995 9 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.1 120 km
Oct 22, 2009 19 km WSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.0 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

27 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 275 km
2023 Lidia Category 4 173 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 149 km
2021 Rick Category 2 164 km
2021 Nora Category 1 205 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 266 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 157 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 142 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 206 km
2013 Erick Category 1 233 km
2012 Bud Category 3 243 km
2011 Jova Category 3 179 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 149 km
2009 Andres Category 1 209 km
2006 John Category 4 233 km
2006 Lane Category 1 282 km
1996 Alma Category 2 213 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 142 km
1996 Boris Category 1 163 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 165 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 91 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 115 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 120 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 61 km
1973 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 56 140 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 75 km
2022 MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 2 144 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 130 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 36 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 167 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 6.7 in Warmest
July 70°F (21°C) 8.0 in Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 7.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 6.9 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in

Vista Hermosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 60°F in January to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and April the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Vista Hermosa

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Concepcion Becerra De Celis
Guadalupe Victoria
Marcelino García Barragán
5 De Febrero
Gordiano Guzma�N
Jose Ma Morelos
Secundaria Ignacio Zaragoza
Escuela Primaria Emiliano Zapata
Escuela Primaria "Marcelino García Barragán"
Telesecundaria José Ma. Morelos
Escuela Primaria Javier Mina
Jardín de Niños Gabriela Mistral
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Radio Stations near Vista Hermosa

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Mejor Manzanillo - 96.3 FM - XHECS-FM - Manzanillo, CL 96.3, 96.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
LA KEBUENA 95.5 (Colima) - 95.5 FM - XHCMM-FM - 95.5 FM - Luna Medios - Coalcomán, Michoacán 95.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
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
Radio Moyo (Tecomán) - Online - Tecomán, CL bailable, dance AAC+ 64 kbps
CONEXIÓN 98.1 (Colima) - 98.1 FM - XHIRC-FM - Instituto Colimense de Radio y Televisión - Colima, Colima 98.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Colima - 99.7 FM - XHCOC-FM - JA Radio - Colima, Colima 99.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Tecomán) - 90.5 FM - XHECO-FM - Radiorama / Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Tecomán, Colima 90.5 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
Lokura FM Grupera Colima 104.5 FM banda, banda norteña AAC 130 kbps
Latidos FM - Online - www.lunamedios.com - Luna Medios - Colima, Colima colima, colima city MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Colima - 92.5 FM - XHUU-FM - Radio Colima - Colima, CL 92.5, 92.5 fm UNKNOWN 250 kbps
EXA FM 99.7 (Colima) - 99.7 FM - XHCOC-FM - JA Radio - Colima, Colima 99.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
SUPER (Colima) - 98.9 FM - XHERL-FM - Radiorama - Colima, Colima 98.9 fm, clásicos MP3 96 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 Vista Hermosa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa del arte
Casa Taller Literario Juan José Arreola
Museo "Silvestre Vargas"
Museo de Estación
Museo de las Culturas de Occidente Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco

Libraries in Vista Hermosa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Valentín Gómez Farías No. 14580.0

Farmers Markets in Vista Hermosa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro Regional del Comercio
Mercado Constitución
Mercado Municipal de Cd. Guzmán (Zapotlán El Grande)
Mercado Municipal de Tuxpan Jalisco
Mercado Municipal Zapotiltic
Tianguis Municipal
Tianguis Sayula

Breweries in Vista Hermosa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveza Colombo

Stadiums & Teams in Vista Hermosa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Vista Hermosa

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International AirportCLQMedium Airport
Aeródromo El JabalíSmall Airport
Aeródromo ElévateSmall Airport
Aeródromo La Joya BrunSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Aerosam AirportSmall Airport
Agricola La Tuxcana AirportSmall Airport
And Port AirportSmall Airport
Calderitas AirportSmall Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez AirportSmall Airport
El Petacal AirportSmall Airport
Farías AirportSmall Airport
La Raya AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Loma Blanca AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez de Gorongoros AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Pista Aérea CadenasSmall Airport
San Gabriel AirportSmall Airport
Silva AirportSmall Airport
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vista Hermosa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Templo de nuestra señora de Guadalupe

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 Vista Hermosa

What is the population of Vista Hermosa?

Vista Hermosa has a population of 3,490 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 904 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vista Hermosa?

Vista Hermosa 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 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.0 inches.

How is the job market in Vista Hermosa?

The job market in Vista Hermosa is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 112 business establishments in the area.

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