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Cucharas, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Cucharas is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 1,611. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,611 Population 6/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
51.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,611
Density6/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.6%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain51.7 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population1,611
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates21.6174°, -97.6619°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation51.7 inches (1,314 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cucharas

Cucharas is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 1,611. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 52 business establishments.

Income: Cucharas vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)52

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cucharas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average74.6°F
38% above Mexico avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area253.3 sq mi (656.1 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates21.6174°N, 97.6619°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.7"
36% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.69"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 21, 2011.

May 23, 2007 Gulf of America M5.6 138 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 126 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 123 km
2017 Katia Category 2 120 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 211 km
2013 Ingrid Category 1 213 km
2010 Karl Category 3 299 km
2010 Alex Category 2 274 km
2007 Dean Category 2 130 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 137 km
2000 Keith Category 1 70 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 4 km
1993 Gert Category 2 49 km
1990 Diana Category 2 84 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 263 km
1988 Debby Category 1 109 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 1.2 in
March 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 76°F (24°C) 1.5 in
May 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
June 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in Warmest
July 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
September 79°F (26°C) 11.7 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 6.9 in
November 71°F (22°C) 2.8 in
December 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in

Cucharas has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 65°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.7") and March the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Cucharas

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jardín de Niños Felipe Villanueva
Escuela Primaria Emiliano Zapata
Telesecundaria Benito Juárez García
Escuela Rafael Hernández Ochoa
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Farmers Markets in Cucharas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Ozuluama

Breweries in Cucharas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Km 22
Modelorama

Airports Near Cucharas

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco Javier Mina International AirportTAMMedium Airport
Cabo Rojo AirstripSmall Airport
Cerro Azul AirportSmall Airport
Cruz Negra AirstripSmall Airport
Fausto Vega Santander AirportSmall Airport
Isla del Toro AirstripSmall Airport
Isla Fronton AirportSmall Airport
Isla Juana Ramirez AirstripSmall Airport
La Mesa AirstripSmall Airport
La Poza AirportSmall Airport
Piedra de Cal AirportSmall Airport
Tampachiche AirportSmall Airport
Topila AirportSmall Airport
Yack 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 Cucharas

What is the population of Cucharas?

Cucharas has a population of 1,611 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 253.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cucharas?

Cucharas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.7 inches.

How is the job market in Cucharas?

The job market in Cucharas is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 52 business establishments in the area.

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