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Chalma, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Chalma is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 2,646. Elevation: 492 ft (150 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,646 Population 15/sq mi density
492 ft Elevation 150 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
45.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Chalma

Chalma is a village (pueblo) in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It is located in the state's Huasteca Alta region. It serves as the municipal seat for the surrounding municipality of Chalma.

People

Population2,646
Density15/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain45.3 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Population2,646
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Coordinates21.2088°, -98.3980°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation45.3 inches (1,151 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chalma

Chalma is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 2,646. The city sits at an elevation of 492 feet (150 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 85 business establishments.

Income: Chalma vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)85

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Chalma

Chalma has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jun (29°C), the coldest is Jan (18.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1918 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.8°C / 66°F 13° / 24.5° 53.9
Feb 20.4°C / 69°F 14.3° / 26.5° 53.7
Mar 23.6°C / 74°F 16.9° / 30.4° 43.8
Apr 26.9°C / 80°F 19.9° / 33.9° 89.5
May 28.8°C / 84°F 22.2° / 35.5° 123.6
Jun 29°C / 84°F 22.8° / 35.3° 204.0
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 22.4° / 34° 283.9
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 22.2° / 34.7° 255.4
Sep 27.1°C / 81°F 21.7° / 32.5° 422.1
Oct 24.9°C / 77°F 19.5° / 30.3° 273.1
Nov 21.2°C / 70°F 15.8° / 26.7° 75.8
Dec 19°C / 66°F 13.4° / 24.5° 39.4
Chalma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 75°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 45.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 492 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Area172.4 sq mi (446.5 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates21.2088°N, 98.3980°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.38"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 23, 2013.

Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 131 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 111 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 95 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 91 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 111 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 81 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 128 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 134 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 92 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 134 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 128 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 69 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 108 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 91 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 63 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 109 km
Jan 24, 2006 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M3.7 129 km
Apr 8, 1998 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico M3.7 89 km
Feb 6, 2005 0 km NNE of Progreso de Alvaro Obregon, Mexico M3.7 134 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 107 km
2017 Katia Category 2 151 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 230 km
2013 Ingrid Category 1 295 km
2010 Alex Category 1 293 km
2007 Dean Category 2 139 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 156 km
2000 Keith Category 1 151 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 84 km
1993 Gert Category 2 16 km
1990 Diana Category 2 109 km
1988 Debby Category 1 127 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (197 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in
May 83°F (28°C) 4.8 in
June 83°F (28°C) 9.1 in Warmest
July 75°F (24°C) 8.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
September 80°F (27°C) 11.4 in Wettest
October 76°F (25°C) 6.5 in
November 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
December 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in

Chalma has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 63°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 59.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.4") and February the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Chalma

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Huasteca - 90.5 FM - XHTI-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Tantoyuca, Veracruz 90.5 fm, américa MP3

Libraries in Chalma

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibioteca José P Cabrera Licona0.0
Diego Isidro0.0
Ing. Luis Flores Pérez0.0

Farmers Markets in Chalma

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Huejutla
Tianguis

Gas Stations in Chalma

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Chalma

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Airports Near Chalma

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cerro Azul AirportSmall Airport
Covadonga AirportSmall Airport
El Frater AirportSmall Airport
Hualul AirportSmall Airport
Isla Fronton AirportSmall Airport
Isla Juana Ramirez AirstripSmall Airport
La Ensenada AirportSmall Airport
La Mesa AirstripSmall Airport
Moctezuma AirportSmall Airport
Piedra de Cal AirportSmall Airport
Tanchijol AirstripSmall Airport
Tancholin AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Chalma

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alcohólicos Anónimos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chalma

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
21.209518,-98.399516
Iglesia de San Nicolas Chalma
Iglesia SAN ISIDRO LABRADOR

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 Chalma

What is the population of Chalma?

Chalma has a population of 2,646 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 172.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chalma?

Chalma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.3 inches.

How is the job market in Chalma?

The job market in Chalma is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 85 business establishments in the area.

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