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Cárdenas, Mexico

San Luis Potosí · Mexico

Cárdenas is a small city in San Luis Potosí, Mexico with a population of 15,469. Elevation: 4,003 ft (1,220 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

15,469 Population 71/sq mi density
4,003 ft Elevation 1,220 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
21.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Cárdenas

Cárdenas

Cárdenas is a municipality and city in the Mexican state of San Luis Potosí.

People

Population15,469
Density71/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.6%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain21.8 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation4,003 ft (1,220 m)
Population15,469
Population Density71 / sq mi
Elevation4,003 ft (1,220 m)
Coordinates22.0014°, -99.6425°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSan Luis Potosí
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation21.8 inches (553 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cárdenas

Cárdenas is a small city in Mexico (San Luis Potosí) with a population of 15,469. The city sits at an elevation of 4,003 feet (1,220 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 495 business establishments.

Income: Cárdenas vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)495

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Cárdenas

Cárdenas has an average annual temperature of 23.3°C (74°F). The hottest month is May (28.1°C), the coldest is Jan (17.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 786 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.7°C / 64°F 5.4° / 34.8° 24.6
Feb 19.4°C / 67°F 5.7° / 39.3° 11.7
Mar 23.1°C / 74°F 9.8° / 42° 11.9
Apr 26.3°C / 79°F 13.2° / 43.3° 43.2
May 28.1°C / 83°F 18.7° / 42.9° 48.0
Jun 27.2°C / 81°F 19.4° / 40.8° 140.5
Jul 25.8°C / 78°F 19.5° / 35.4° 122.1
Aug 26.1°C / 79°F 19.1° / 35.9° 88.4
Sep 24.7°C / 77°F 17° / 33.5° 143.4
Oct 22.5°C / 73°F 11.6° / 34.8° 88.6
Nov 20°C / 68°F 9.8° / 34.4° 37.3
Dec 18.3°C / 65°F 6.2° / 33.9° 26.7
Cárdenas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 21.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,003 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average68.9°F
28% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,003 ft (1,220 m)
Area216.7 sq mi (561.2 km²)
Population Density71/sq mi
Coordinates22.0014°N, 99.6425°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.8"
43% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.92"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 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 M5.0 131 km
Jun 5, 2023 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M4.6 125 km
Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 28 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 75 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 108 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 91 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 52 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 48 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 69 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 72 km
Aug 23, 1993 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico M4.0 54 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 25 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 89 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 69 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 91 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 113 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 64 km
Apr 8, 1998 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico M3.7 110 km
May 26, 2000 17 km W of Jacala, Mexico M3.6 113 km
Mar 24, 1999 15 km SSW of Jacala, Mexico M3.5 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 262 km
2010 Alex Category 2 214 km
2007 Dean Category 2 295 km
2000 Keith Category 1 191 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 206 km
1993 Gert Category 2 171 km
1990 Diana Category 2 262 km
1988 Debby Category 1 283 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
April 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
May 76°F (24°C) 1.4 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in
August 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.9 in Wettest
October 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in

Cárdenas has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 60°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Cárdenas

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radiomaya дисскусии, знакомства MP3 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Cárdenas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Licenciado y Profesor Carlos Conjitud Barrios

Hotels in Cárdenas

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel El Correo

Gas Stations in Cárdenas

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex
Pemex

Airports Near Cárdenas

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Campo Ríoverde National AirportSmall Airport
Chantol AirstripSmall Airport
Ciudad Mante Los Huastecas National AirportMMCSmall Airport
Covadonga AirportSmall Airport
El Siete AirportSmall Airport
Rancho San Antonio AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cárdenas

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Cristo

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 Cárdenas

What is the population of Cárdenas?

Cárdenas has a population of 15,469 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 71 people per square mile, spread across 216.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cárdenas?

Cárdenas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.8 inches.

How is the job market in Cárdenas?

The job market in Cárdenas is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 495 business establishments in the area.

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