Altamira, Mexico
Zacatecas · Mexico
Altamira is a small town in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 1,526. Elevation: 6,657 ft (2,029 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Altamira
Altamira is a municipality in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. It is located immediately to the north of the municipalities of Tampico and Ciudad Madero, at the southern tip of the state of Tamaulipas, on the Gulf of Mexico. Additionally, it borders the municipalities of González on the west and Aldama on the north, as well as Pánuco in the state of Veracruz on the southeast. Altamira can also refer to the city, founded in 1749, that is its municipal seat and second-largest community. The municipality is primarily made up of the cities of Miramar and Altamira, in addition to many smaller outlying towns such as Cuauhtémoc. The municipality has a total area of 1,666.53 km2.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,526 |
| Elevation | 6,657 ft (2,029 m) |
| Coordinates | 23.3821°, -102.9860° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Zacatecas |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.6 inches (396 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Altamira
Altamira is a small town in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 1,526. The city sits at an elevation of 6,657 feet (2,029 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,657 ft (2,029 m) |
| Coordinates | 23.3821°N, 102.9860°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Durango Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5 in |
Altamira has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 52°F in January to 70°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and March the driest (0.2").
Radio Stations near Altamira
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEREO FRESNILLO 91.1 (Fresnillo) - 91.1 FM - XHRRA-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Fresnillo, Zacatecas | 91.1 fm, américa | MP3 24 kbps | |
| W RADIO 94.3 (Fresnillo) - 94.3 FM - XHPFRZ-FM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Fresnillo, Zacatecas | 94.3 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LA MEJOR FM 107.9 (Fresnillo) - 107.9 FM - XHEMA-FM - Grupo Radiofónico B15 - Fresnillo, Zacatecas | américa, aquí nomás | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| W RADIO 1020 (Cañitas de Felipe Pescador) - 1020 AM - XECCCG-AM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Cañitas de Felipe Pescador, Zacatecas | 1020 am, am | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Altamira
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mina Turistica De Fresnillo | ||||
| Museo Agora |
Libraries in Altamira
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Agustin Guzman | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Altamira
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado Oriente |
Stadiums & Teams in Altamira
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Altamira
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport | ZCL | Medium Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
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Altamira has a population of 1,526 residents and is located in Mexico..
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Altamira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 15.6 inches.
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