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Colonias Pedernales, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Colonias Pedernales is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 2,848. Elevation: 276 ft (84 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,848 Population 13/sq mi density
276 ft Elevation 84 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
83.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,848
Density13/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.5%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain83.6 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Population2,848
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Coordinates20.0458°, -97.0514°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation83.6 inches (2,122 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Colonias Pedernales

Colonias Pedernales is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 2,848. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet (84 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 91 business establishments.

Income: Colonias Pedernales vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)91

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Colonias Pedernales has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 83.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average74.9°F
39% above Mexico avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Area222.9 sq mi (577.4 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates20.0458°N, 97.0514°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.6"
120% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.76"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 4, 2021.

Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 150 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 56 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 132 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 127 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 39 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 93 km
Jan 6, 2015 2 km SSE of San Julián, Mexico M4.1 122 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 53 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 83 km
Aug 11, 2000 Gulf of America M4.1 87 km
May 13, 2011 Oaxaca-Veracruz-Puebla border region, Mexico M4.0 149 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 135 km
Apr 15, 2006 3 km SSW of Cabezas, Mexico M3.9 104 km
Nov 10, 2000 5 km NE of El Porvenir, Mexico M3.9 123 km
Jun 30, 2002 7 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M3.9 127 km
Mar 19, 2000 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico M3.9 91 km
Oct 14, 2003 1 km SE of Soledad de Doblado, Mexico M3.8 131 km
Apr 15, 1997 Gulf of America M3.8 143 km
Jul 9, 2001 2 km SW of San Julián, Mexico M3.7 121 km
Feb 12, 2007 11 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M3.7 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 62 km
2017 Katia Category 2 62 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 47 km
2013 Ingrid Category 1 290 km
2010 Karl Category 3 116 km
2007 Dean Category 2 51 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 51 km
2005 Stan Category 1 277 km
2000 Keith Category 1 162 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 163 km
1993 Gert Category 2 137 km
1990 Diana Category 2 95 km
1988 Debby Category 1 77 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Naolinco Volcanic Field (52 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 52 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 58 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 62 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 82 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 97 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 102 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 115 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 191 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 3.3 in
February 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in Coldest
March 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in Driest
April 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
May 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in
June 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in Warmest
July 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
August 80°F (27°C) 6.8 in
September 80°F (26°C) 12.8 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 9.0 in
November 72°F (22°C) 6.5 in
December 68°F (20°C) 5.0 in

Colonias Pedernales has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 68°F in February to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 70.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.8") and March the driest (2.6").

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Radio Stations near Colonias Pedernales

13 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
104.1 LOS40 (Xalapa) - 104.1 FM - XHGR-FM - Cuatro Media Telecomunicaciones - Xalapa, Veracruz 104.1 fm, avanradio MP3 128 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
Amor Xalapa - 91.7 FM - XHOZ-FM - Quatro Media - Xalapa, Veracruz 91.7 fm, amor MP3 128 kbps
LA INVASORA 88.9 (Perote) - 88.9 FM - XHBE-FM - Molina Comunicaciones - Perote, Veracruz 88.9 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
W RADIO 92.9 (Xalapa) - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz 92.9 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
AMOR 91.7 (Xalapa) - 91.7 FM - XHOZ-FM - Quatro Media - Xalapa, Veracruz 91.7 fm, amor MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Xalapa - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz 92.9 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
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

Farmers Markets in Colonias Pedernales

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Guadalupe Victoria
Mercado de Tlapacoyan
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de San Rafael

Breweries in Colonias Pedernales

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Happy Beer los Madrigales

Airports Near Colonias Pedernales

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Lencero AirportJALMedium Airport
El Tajín National AirportPAZMedium Airport
El Cristo 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 Colonias Pedernales

What is the population of Colonias Pedernales?

Colonias Pedernales has a population of 2,848 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 222.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Colonias Pedernales?

Colonias Pedernales has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 83.6 inches.

How is the job market in Colonias Pedernales?

The job market in Colonias Pedernales is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 91 business establishments in the area.

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