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Barrancas, Mexico

San Luis Potosí · Mexico

Barrancas is a small town in San Luis Potosí, Mexico with a population of 537. Elevation: 6,253 ft (1,906 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

537 Population 1/sq mi density
6,253 ft Elevation 1,906 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
16.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population537
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain16.0 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation6,253 ft (1,906 m)
Population537
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation6,253 ft (1,906 m)
Coordinates22.3275°, -101.2389°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSan Luis Potosí
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation16.0 inches (406 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Barrancas

Barrancas is a small town in Mexico (San Luis Potosí) with a population of 537. The city sits at an elevation of 6,253 feet (1,906 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 17 business establishments.

Income: Barrancas vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

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Commute & Transportation

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Climate in Barrancas

Barrancas has an average annual temperature of 17.5°C (64°F). The hottest month is May (20.9°C), the coldest is Jan (12.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 358 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.9°C / 55°F 3.5° / 22.3° 13.8
Feb 15.2°C / 59°F 5.1° / 25.2° 10.2
Mar 17.3°C / 63°F 7.2° / 27.4° 7.4
Apr 19.9°C / 68°F 9.4° / 30.4° 9.4
May 20.9°C / 70°F 11° / 30.8° 36.3
Jun 20.7°C / 69°F 12.5° / 28.9° 50.9
Jul 19.7°C / 67°F 11.9° / 27.5° 60.6
Aug 19.6°C / 67°F 11.4° / 27.8° 52.8
Sep 19°C / 66°F 11.8° / 26.1° 66.8
Oct 17.3°C / 63°F 9.1° / 25.5° 29.0
Nov 14.7°C / 58°F 5.8° / 23.6° 10.9
Dec 13.2°C / 56°F 3.9° / 22.4° 10.2
Barrancas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 307 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 16.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,253 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,253 ft (1,906 m)
Area500.2 sq mi (1,295.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates22.3275°N, 101.2389°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.0"
58% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 5, 2023.

May 16, 2023 15 km NNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M5.0 143 km
Jun 5, 2023 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M4.6 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Alex (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Alex Category 1 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in
April 65°F (19°C) 0.6 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in

Barrancas has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 54°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Barrancas

33 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
W Radio San Luis Potosí - 100.1 FM - XHPM-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 100.1, 100.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
Candela (San Luis Potosí) - 94.1 FM - XHRASA-FM - Cadena RASA - San Luis Potosí, SL 94.1, 94.1 fm MP3
MAS FM 99.3 (San Luis Potosí) - 99.3 FM - XHTL-FM - MG Radio - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 2000s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Cielos Abiertos 94.7 FM (Ciudad Valles) - 94.7 FM - Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí MP3 128 kbps
Cielos Abiertos 94.7 FM (Ciudad Valles) - Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 San Luis Potosí - 103.9 FM - XHEWA-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 103.9, 103.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
100.1 W Radio (San Luis Potosí) - 100.1 FM - XHPM-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 100.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Azteka Radio (Ciudad Fernández) - Online - Ciudad Fernández, San Luis Potosí MP3 128 kbps
Buenavista Radio 102.9 FM (Ciudad Valles) - 102.9 FM - Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí MP3 320 kbps
XHNB-FM "Amor 95.3" San Luis Potosi, SL musica romantica, san luis potosi AAC+ 48 kbps
Azteka Radio banda, cumbia MP3 128 kbps
XHQK-FM 98.5 "La Comadre" San Luis Potosi, SL grupera, san luis potosi AAC+ 48 kbps
Azteka Radio San Luis Potosí MP3 128 kbps
MIX San Luis Potosí - 98.5 FM - XHQK-FM - Grupo ACIR - San Luis Potosí, SL 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
Buenavista Radio 102.9 FM San Luis Potosí MP3 320 kbps
Trión San Luis - 90.1 FM - XHSMR-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 90.1, 90.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
AMOR 95.3 (San Luis Potosí) - 95.3 FM - XHNB-FM - Grupo ACIR - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 95.3 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
FACTOR 96.1 (San Luis Potosí) - 96.1 FM - XHOB-FM - MG Comunicación - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 96.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
VOX FM Radio Hits 96.9 (San Luis Potosí) - 96.9 FM - XHOD-FM - Global Media - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 96.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Imagen (San Luis Potosí) - 103.1 FM - XHEPO-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 103.1, 103.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
La Ke Buena San Luis Potosí - 105.7 FM - XHBM-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 105.7, 105.7 fm MP3 128 kbps
Amor San Luis Potosí - 95.3 FM - XHNB-FM - Grupo ACIR - San Luis Potosí, SL 95.3, 95.3 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
EXA FM 102.1 (San Luis Potosí) - 102.1 FM - XHESL-FM - MG Radio - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 102.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Espectacular 91.7 FM (Rioverde) - 91.7 FM - Rioverde, San Luis Potosí AAC+ 128 kbps
Espectacular 91.7 FM San Luis Potosí AAC+ 128 kbps
VOX Love Station San Luis Potosí - 96.9 FM - XHOD-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 96.9, 96.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM San Luis Potosí - 102.1 FM - XHESL-FM - MG Radio - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 102.1 fm, contemporary hits AAC+ 64 kbps
Cielos Abiertos 94.7 FM bible, cristiana MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor San Luis Potosí - 90.9 FM - XHWZ-FM - MG Radio - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 90.9 fm, aquí nomás AAC+ 64 kbps
W RADIO 100.1 (San Luis Potosí) - 100.1 FM - XHPM-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 100.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Q San Luis Potosí 95.7 FM banda, globalmedia MP3 128 kbps
Más FM (San Luis Potosí) - 99.3 FM - XHTL-FM - MG Radio - San Luis Potosí, SL 1970s, 1980's MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 San Luis Potosí - 540 AM - XEWA-AM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 103.9, 103.9 fm MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Barrancas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura Potosina
Casa de la Cultura Potosina
Casa Socio-Cultural potosina Frida Kahlo
Museo Laberinto de las Ciencias y las Artes

Libraries in Barrancas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca ITESM0.0
Biblioteca Pública Estatal Lic. Primo Feliciano Velázquez0.0
Centro de Información Ciencia Tecnología y Diseño CICTD0.0
CICBI Centro de Informacion en Ciencias Biomedicas0.0

Farmers Markets in Barrancas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bazaar Tangamanga
Mercado Aviacion
Mercado Bicentenario

Airports Near Barrancas

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ponciano Arriaga International AirportSLPMedium Airport
Rancho El JaralitoSmall Airport
Villa de Arista AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Barrancas

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Axioma Centro Médico
Axioma Centro Médico
Consultorios Médicos Lomas

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 Barrancas

What is the population of Barrancas?

Barrancas has a population of 537 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 500.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Barrancas?

Barrancas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.0 inches.

How is the job market in Barrancas?

The job market in Barrancas is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 17 business establishments in the area.

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