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Charcas, Mexico

San Luis Potosí · Mexico

Charcas is a small city in San Luis Potosí, Mexico with a population of 12,748. Elevation: 6,617 ft (2,017 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,748 Population 11/sq mi density
6,617 ft Elevation 2,017 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
16.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Charcas

Charcas is a town and municipality in the Mexican state of San Luis Potosí. The municipality covers an area of 4.911 km2. As of 2020, the municipality had a total population of 14,117 people. Charcas is just south of the Tropic of Cancer. Due to its elevation of 2,219 metres (7,280 ft), the climate is mild.

People

Population12,748
Density11/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain16.9 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation6,617 ft (2,017 m)
Population12,748
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation6,617 ft (2,017 m)
Coordinates23.1294°, -101.1135°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSan Luis Potosí
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation16.9 inches (430 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Charcas

Charcas is a small city in Mexico (San Luis Potosí) with a population of 12,748. The city sits at an elevation of 6,617 feet (2,017 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 408 business establishments.

Income: Charcas vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)408

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Charcas

Charcas has an average annual temperature of 17.9°C (64°F). The hottest month is May (22.4°C), the coldest is Jan (12.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 363 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.3°C / 54°F -0.1° / 25.7° 4.6
Feb 14.6°C / 58°F 0.7° / 30° 6.5
Mar 17.7°C / 64°F 3.4° / 32° 2.4
Apr 20.4°C / 69°F 6.8° / 33.9° 8.9
May 22.4°C / 72°F 10.5° / 34.2° 29.4
Jun 21.7°C / 71°F 12.4° / 34.2° 64.8
Jul 20.3°C / 69°F 12.4° / 31.4° 83.6
Aug 20.4°C / 69°F 12.1° / 31.2° 49.2
Sep 19.4°C / 67°F 10.1° / 29.8° 57.6
Oct 17.5°C / 63°F 6.4° / 29.6° 25.1
Nov 15.3°C / 60°F 4.7° / 28.3° 22.8
Dec 12.8°C / 55°F 0.3° / 26° 8.5
Charcas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 305 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 16.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,617 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above Mexico avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,617 ft (2,017 m)
Area1,119.4 sq mi (2,899.2 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates23.1294°N, 101.1135°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.9"
55% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 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 M5.0 102 km
Jun 5, 2023 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M4.6 99 km
Jun 4, 2004 5 km NNW of San Isidro, Mexico M4.4 94 km
Sep 25, 1995 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico M4.1 144 km
Jun 25, 2013 22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico M4.0 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Alex Category 1 238 km
1988 Gilbert Category 1 287 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.7 in
May 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in Warmest
June 67°F (19°C) 2.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in

Charcas has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 53°F in January to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (0.3").

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Museums in Charcas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Interactivo El Meteorito

Clinics in Charcas

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Charcas
Cruz Roja Mexicana

Bus Stations in Charcas

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación Del Golfo Charcas

Gas Stations in Charcas

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pemex
Pemex

Airports Near Charcas

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(DELETE)Cedros Mine-Small Airport
Charcas Airport-Small Airport
Engineer Manuel Moreno Torres National Airport-Small Airport
Palula Airport-Small Airport
Rancho El Tulillo Airstrip-Small Airport
Villa de Arista Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Charcas

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cruz del Siglo
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de San Juan
Templo de San Francisco

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 Charcas

What is the population of Charcas?

Charcas has a population of 12,748 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 1,119.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Charcas?

Charcas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.9 inches.

How is the job market in Charcas?

The job market in Charcas is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 408 business establishments in the area.

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