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).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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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
Climate
| Population | 12,748 |
| Elevation | 6,617 ft (2,017 m) |
| Coordinates | 23.1294°, -101.1135° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | San Luis Potosí |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.9 inches (430 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,617 ft (2,017 m) |
| Coordinates | 23.1294°N, 101.1135°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").
Museums in Charcas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Interactivo El Meteorito |
Clinics in Charcas
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Charcas
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Charcas
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Charcas
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| (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).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cruz del Siglo | |
| Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de San Juan | |
| Templo de San Francisco |
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Charcas has a population of 12,748 residents and is located in Mexico..
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. Annual rainfall totals 16.9 inches.
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