San Patricio, Jalisco facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Patricio
Melaque
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Locality
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West end of the Melaque beach
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 San Patricio
Location in Jalisco
San Patricio
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State |  Jalisco |
| Municipality | Cihuatlán |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.15 km2 (0.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,958 |
| • Density | 3,236/km2 (8,382/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (ZC) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (ZC) |
| Postal code |
48980
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| Telephone code | 315 |
San Patricio, often called Melaque, is a lively town in Jalisco, Mexico. It's part of the Cihuatlán area. In 2020, about 6,958 people lived there. It's known for its beautiful beaches and warm weather.
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Where is San Patricio?
San Patricio is on the sunny southern coast of Jalisco, Mexico. It's a coastal town, meaning it's right by the ocean. You can find it about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) northwest of Barra de Navidad. To its east, there's a body of water called Laguna del Tule. The town sits about 12 meters (39 feet) above sea level.
What is the Climate Like?
San Patricio has a Tropical Savanna Climate (Aw). This means it's usually warm all year. It has a wet season and a dry season.
Rainfall in San Patricio
The driest month in San Patricio is April. It gets very little rain then, only about 0.5 mm on average. The wettest month is September. During September, the town gets a lot of rain, about 190.2 mm on average.
| Climate data for San Patricio | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 28 (82) |
28 (82) |
27 (81) |
27 (81) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (85) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 24 (75) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
25 (77) |
27 (81) |
28 (82) |
28 (82) |
28 (82) |
28 (82) |
26 (79) |
25 (77) |
26 (78) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 20 (68) |
19 (66) |
19 (66) |
20 (68) |
22 (72) |
24 (75) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
22 (72) |
21 (70) |
22 (72) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 24.3 (0.96) |
13.1 (0.52) |
5.4 (0.21) |
0.5 (0.02) |
7.9 (0.31) |
86.0 (3.39) |
145.8 (5.74) |
168.2 (6.62) |
190.2 (7.49) |
82.9 (3.26) |
25.3 (1.00) |
9.8 (0.39) |
759.4 (29.91) |
| Average rainy days (≥ 1 mm) | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 1.5 | 11.6 | 18.8 | 19.4 | 17.5 | 8.3 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 83.5 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 11.1 | 11.5 | 12.1 | 12.6 | 13.1 | 13.3 | 13.1 | 12.7 | 12.2 | 11.7 | 11.2 | 11.0 | 12.1 |
| Source: Weatherspark.com | |||||||||||||
Images for kids
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West end of the Melaque beach
See also
In Spanish: San Patricio (Jalisco) para niños
