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Cerritos, Mexico

Hidalgo · Mexico

Cerritos is a small town in Hidalgo, Mexico with a population of 1,306. Elevation: 6,424 ft (1,958 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

1,306 Population 31/sq mi density
6,424 ft Elevation 1,958 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
22.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Cerritos

Cerritos

San Juan de Los Cerritos, commonly known as Cerritos, is a Town located in the central part of San Luis Potosí, a state of Mexico. It was founded in 1826 by the state's Congress. It is within the mid-zone of the state called La Zona Media. Within its municipality, which is the center of, it holds about 51 other small towns. According to the 2010 census, the municipality has 21,394 people; having experienced tremendous growth. Much of its recent growth can be credited to the construction of the cement factory, Cemento Moctezuma, An industry that was dominated by Casa Gloria During the decades of the 1960s and 1970s. Nowadays Cerritos is expanding its population and more housing is being built near the outskirts of the town due to the influx of new residents.

People

Population1,306
Density31/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain22.4 in/yr
Sunny Days339/yr
Elevation6,424 ft (1,958 m)
Population1,306
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation6,424 ft (1,958 m)
Coordinates20.3531°, -99.0122°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceHidalgo
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation22.4 inches (569 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cerritos

Cerritos is a small town in Mexico (Hidalgo) with a population of 1,306. The city sits at an elevation of 6,424 feet (1,958 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 42 business establishments.

Income: Cerritos vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)42

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cerritos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,424 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,424 ft (1,958 m)
Area42.3 sq mi (109.6 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates20.3531°N, 99.0122°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.4"
41% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.07"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

131 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 120 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 145 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 133 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 148 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 144 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 104 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 41 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 88 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 11 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 148 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 75 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 127 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 149 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 143 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 20 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 132 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 131 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 116 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 92 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 12 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 138 km
2017 Katia Category 2 201 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 255 km
2010 Karl Category 3 283 km
2007 Dean Category 2 179 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 200 km
2000 Keith Category 1 264 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 194 km
1993 Gert Category 2 111 km
1990 Diana Category 2 179 km
1988 Debby Category 1 182 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (121 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 121 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 136 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 142 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 153 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 159 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 167 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in Warmest
June 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in
August 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in Wettest
October 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in Driest

Cerritos has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 57°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.1") and December the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Cerritos

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA COMADRE 104.5 (Pachuca) - 104.5 FM - XHRD-FM - Grupo ACIR - Pachuca, Hidalgo 104.5 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Disney (Pachuca) - 95.7 FM - XHMY-FM - Grupo Siete - Pachuca, Hidalg o 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
CRYSTAL 106.1 (Pachuca) - 106.1 FM - XHPCA-FM - Grupo Siete - Pachuca, Hidalgo 106.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
RADIO DISNEY 95.7 (Pachuca) - 95.7 FM - XHMY-FM - Grupo Siete - Pachuca, Hidalgo 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
MIX 92.5 (Pachuca) - 92.5 FM - XHPK-FM - Grupo ACIR - Pachuca, Hidalgo 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
VOX FM 94.5 (El Salvador) - 94.5 FM - YSEC - San Salvador, El Salvador 94.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cerritos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura
Centro Cultural Bicentenario
Espacio Cultural Comunitario
Museo de Arte Virreinal
Museo de la Cultura Hñahñu
Museo de la Labranza
Museo Municipal Santiago de Anaya

Libraries in Cerritos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunitaria0.0
Biblioteca Escolar0.0
biblioteca ixcuinquitlapilco0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Progreso de O.0.0
Efren Rebolledo0.0
Justo Sierra0.0
Profra. María Pineiro Ruíz0.0

Farmers Markets in Cerritos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado 20 de noviembre
Mercado 8 De Julio
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de flores
Mercado del Pueblo
Mercado El Palmar
Mercado El Palmar
Mercado Las fuentes
Mercado Municipal Mixquiahuala
tianguis de autos

Stadiums & Teams in Cerritos

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cerritos

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Felipe Ángeles International AirportNLULarge Airport
Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez)Medium Airport
Aeródromo Cap. Juan de Dios OrtizSmall Airport
Aeródromo de Rancho LanzaroteSmall Airport
Engineer Juan Guillermo Villasana National AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Cerritos

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CRIH Hidalgo
Unidad Básica de Rehabilitación

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 Cerritos

What is the population of Cerritos?

Cerritos has a population of 1,306 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 42.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cerritos?

Cerritos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.4 inches.

How is the job market in Cerritos?

The job market in Cerritos is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 42 business establishments in the area.

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