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Cerro Grande, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Cerro Grande is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 1,245. Elevation: 1,070 ft (326 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

1,245 Population 71/sq mi density
1,070 ft Elevation 326 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
83.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Cerro Grande

Cerro Grande

Cerro Grande is a 10,207-foot (3,111 m) summit on the rim of the Valles Caldera not far north of New Mexico State Road 4, the main highway through Los Alamos County. Like many mountains in the Jemez, Cerro Grande was mainly covered with coniferous forest, composed largely of ponderosa pine and aspen trees, with a characteristic rincon (meadow) on its slopes on and south of the summit.

People

Population1,245
Density71/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain83.1 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation1,070 ft (326 m)
Population1,245
Population Density71 / sq mi
Elevation1,070 ft (326 m)
Coordinates20.2386°, -97.6819°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation83.1 inches (2,110 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cerro Grande

Cerro Grande is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 1,245. The city sits at an elevation of 1,070 feet (326 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 40 business establishments.

Income: Cerro Grande vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)40

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cerro Grande enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 83.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,070 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,070 ft (326 m)
Area17.5 sq mi (45.4 km²)
Population Density71/sq mi
Coordinates20.2386°N, 97.6819°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.1"
119% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 17.01"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 8, 2016.

Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 68 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 100 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 146 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 121 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 124 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 110 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 115 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 143 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 128 km
Mar 19, 2000 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico M3.9 93 km
May 23, 1998 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico M3.8 149 km
Sep 5, 2002 1 km NNW of Juárez Coronaco, Mexico M3.8 131 km
Aug 16, 2003 3 km SSE of Santa Cecilia Tepetitlán, Mexico M3.6 122 km
Jul 27, 1999 4 km S of San Pablo Ixayoc, Mexico M3.6 147 km
Sep 11, 1998 8 km ESE of Coatepec, Mexico M3.5 149 km
Aug 16, 2003 0 km W of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M3.5 125 km
Dec 22, 1998 5 km WSW of Almoloya, Mexico M3.5 86 km
Jun 12, 1999 0 km NE of Cuanalá, Mexico M3.4 142 km
Mar 31, 1998 1 km NNE of San Juan Tuxco, Mexico M3.4 134 km
Jul 13, 2002 3 km WSW of San Agustín Atzompa, Mexico M3.4 148 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 29 km
2017 Katia Category 2 73 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 116 km
2010 Karl Category 3 175 km
2007 Dean Category 2 49 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 67 km
2000 Keith Category 1 180 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 151 km
1993 Gert Category 2 109 km
1990 Diana Category 2 79 km
1988 Debby Category 1 65 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 67 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 100 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 110 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 111 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 116 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 129 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 141 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 149 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 155 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 167 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in
March 69°F (20°C) 2.5 in
April 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in
May 76°F (25°C) 4.9 in
June 76°F (25°C) 11.4 in Warmest
July 72°F (22°C) 12.9 in
August 75°F (24°C) 12.6 in
September 74°F (23°C) 17.0 in Wettest
October 71°F (22°C) 9.6 in
November 67°F (20°C) 4.7 in
December 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in

Cerro Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 63°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 86.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (17.0") and January the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Cerro Grande

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Federico Bilingüe Lázaro Cárdenas del Río
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Radio Stations near Cerro Grande

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VIDA ROMÁNTICA 100.9 (Poza Rica) - 100.9 FM - XHEJD-FM - Radiorama Poza Rica - Poza Rica, Veracruz 100.9 fm, américa MP3
Cafe Romantico Radio AAC 96 kbps
ARROBA FM 89.3 (Poza Rica) - 89.3 FM - XHRRR-FM - Radiorama Poza Rica - Poza Rica, Veracruz 89.3 fm, @fm MP3
Globo 102.7 (Poza Rica) - 102.7 FM - XHPR-FM - MVS Poza Rica (Estudio 101.9) - Poza Rica, Veracruz 102.7 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 105.9 (Poza Rica) - 105.9 FM - XHCOV-FM - Radiorama Poza Rica - Poza Rica, Veracruz 105.9 fm, 1970s MP3
LA MEGA 106.1 (Agua Dulce) - 106.1 FM - XHSCID-FM - Comunicación Hidromila - Agua Dulce, Veracruz 106.1 fm, agua dulce MP3
EXA FM 101.9 (Poza Rica) - 101.9 FM - XHRIC-FM - MVS Poza Rica (Estudio 101.9) - Poza Rica, Veracruz 101.9 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
99.7 LA INVASORA (US) banda, corridos MP3 128 kbps
RADIO XICOTEPEC 570 (Xicotepec) - 570 AM - XEVJP-AM - Xicotepec, Puebla 570 am, 92.7 fm AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Cerro Grande

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de sitio de Cuetzalan

Airports Near Cerro Grande

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Tajín National AirportPAZMedium Airport
Aeródromo AerolandiaSmall Airport
El Cristo AirportSmall Airport
Estación No. 9 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport
Fausto Vega Santander AirportSmall Airport
La Pajarera AirportSmall Airport
Los Pipos AirportSmall Airport
Poza Rica AirportSmall Airport
Santa Ana Maloapan AirportSmall Airport

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 Cerro Grande

What is the population of Cerro Grande?

Cerro Grande has a population of 1,245 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 71 people per square mile, spread across 17.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cerro Grande?

Cerro Grande enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 83.1 inches.

How is the job market in Cerro Grande?

The job market in Cerro Grande is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 40 business establishments in the area.

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