Dulce Grande, Mexico

San Luis Potosí · Mexico

Dulce Grande is a small city in San Luis Potosí, Mexico with a population of 5,967. Elevation: 6,522 ft (1,988 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

5,967 Population 5/sq mi density

6,522 ft Elevation 1,988 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

14.4 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population5,967

Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)

Rain14.4 in/yr

Sunny Days310/yr

Elevation6,522 ft (1,988 m)

Population	5,967
Population Density	5 / sq mi
Elevation	6,522 ft (1,988 m)
Coordinates	23.0018°, -102.1741°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	San Luis Potosí
Average Temperature	63°F (17°C)
January Average	55°F (13°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation	14.4 inches (365 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dulce Grande

Dulce Grande is a small city in Mexico (San Luis Potosí) with a population of 5,967. The city sits at an elevation of 6,522 feet (1,988 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 6.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 191 business establishments.

Income: Dulce Grande vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	6.5%
	81% above Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	191

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Dulce Grande enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 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 14.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,522 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	62.9°F
	16% above Mexico avg
January Average	55°F (13°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,522 ft (1,988 m)
Area	1,184.1 sq mi (3,066.9 km²)
Population Density	5/sq mi
Coordinates	23.0018°N, 102.1741°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.4"

62% below Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 2.64"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Sep 25, 1995.

Sep 25, 1995	6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico	M4.1	34 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Roslyn (2022).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2022	Roslyn	Category 1	269 km
2002	Kenna	Category 3	228 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	55°F (13°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	57°F (14°C)	0.3 in
March	62°F (16°C)	0.2 in	Driest
April	66°F (19°C)	0.3 in
May	69°F (21°C)	0.9 in
June	70°F (21°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
July	68°F (20°C)	2.6 in
August	67°F (20°C)	2.6 in
September	66°F (19°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
October	63°F (17°C)	1.1 in
November	58°F (15°C)	0.4 in
December	55°F (13°C)	0.5 in

Dulce Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 55°F in January to 70°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.6") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Dulce Grande

33 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Caxcán FM - 95.1 FM - XHJRS-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Jalpa, Zacatecas	95.1 fm, américa	AAC+ 80 kbps
DIGITAL 106.5 (Zacatecas) - 106.5 FM - XHLK-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Zacatecas, Zacatecas	106.5 fm, américa	MP3 96 kbps
Inolvidable (Jerez) - 90.7 FM - XHJRZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Jerez, Zacatecas	90.7 fm, balada	MP3 64 kbps
97.9 Radio Zacatecas (Zacatecas) - 97.9 FM - XHZH-FM - SIZART (Sistema Zacatecano de Radio y Televisión) - Zacatecas, Zacatecas	97.9 fm, américa	MP3 192 kbps
770 W Radio (Zacatecas) - 770 AM - XEFRTM-AM - GlobalMedia - Zacatecas, Zacatecas	770 am, américa	MP3 128 kbps
LUPE 93.3 (Zacatecas) - 93.3 FM - XHEXZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Guadalupe, Zacatecas	93.3 fm, américa	MP3 40 kbps
La Única Fresnillo - 103.3 FM - XHIH-FM - Torres Corporativo - Fresnillo, ZA	103.3, 103.3 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Jerez (Jerez) - 89.1 FM - XHXM-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Jerez, ZA	89.1, 89.1 fm	MP3 24 kbps
La Tremenda (Fresnillo) - 98.5 FM - XHYQ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Fresnillo, ZA	98.5, 98.5 fm	MP3 96 kbps
AMOR es (Zacatecas) - 99.3 FM - XHZAZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Zacatecas, Zacatecas	80s en español, 99.3 fm	MP3 64 kbps
La Grande (Río Grande) - 97.1 FM - XHZC-FM - Río Grande, ZA	97.1, 97.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
La Líder Stereo ZER (Zacatecas) - 96.5 FM - XHZER-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Zacatecas, ZA	96.5, 96.5 fm	MP3 40 kbps
La Bonita del Norte (Río Grande) - 92.7 FM - XHPRGZ-FM - Comunicaciones JFJ - Río Grande, Zacatecas	92.7 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
La Q Lomas De Calera 640 AM	baladas en español, banda	MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 104.9 (Zacatecas y Guadalupe) - 104.9 FM - XHCCFL-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Zacatecas, Zacatecas	104.9 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
La Grande de Río Grande - 97.1 FM - XHZC-FM - Río Grande, ZA	97.1, 97.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Stereo Fresnillo (Fresnillo) - 106.1 FM - XHRRA-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Fresnillo, ZA	106.1 fm, entretenimiento	MP3 24 kbps
Inolvidable (Jerez) - 90.7 FM - XHJRZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Jerez, ZA	90.7, 90.7 fm	MP3 64 kbps
La Voz (Zacatecas) - 96.1 FM - XHGPE-FM - Grupo Imagenzac - Guadalupe, ZA	96.1 fm, concesión social	MP3 112 kbps
WRadio Fresnillo 94.3 FM	fresnillo, grupo radio cañón	MP3 128 kbps
Digital 106.5 (Zacatecas) - 106.5 FM - XHLK-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Zacatecas, ZA	106.5, 106.5 fm	MP3 96 kbps
La Grande (Río Grande) - 97.1 FM - XHZC-FM - Río Grande, ZA	97.1, 97.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Sonido Estrella (Zacatecas) - 89.9 FM - XHEPC-FM - Zacatecas, ZA	89.9, 89.9 fm	MP3 128 kbps
RADIO ZACATECAS 97.9 (Zacatecas) - 97.9 FM - XHZH-FM - SIZART (Sistema Zacatecano de Radio y Televisión) - Zacatecas, Zacatecas	97.9 fm, américa	MP3 192 kbps
Lupe (Zacatecas) - 93.3 FM - XHEXZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Guadalupe, ZA	93.3, 93.3 fm	MP3 40 kbps
W RADIO 770 (Zacatecas) - 770 AM - XEFRTM-AM - GlobalMedia - Zacatecas, Zacatecas	770 am, américa	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cañón (Tlaltenango) - 90.1 FM - XHTGO-FM - NTR Medios de Comunicación - Guadalupe Victoria, ZA	1100, 1100 am	AAC 350 kbps
Exa FM Fresnillo - 100.5 FM - XHFRE-FM - Grupo B15 - Fresnillo, Zacatecas	100.5 fm, entretenimiento	AAC+ 64 kbps
La Ele (Fresnillo) - 95.1 FM - XHEL-FM - Torres Corporativo - Fresnillo, ZA	95.1, 95.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Zacatecas - 97.9 FM - XHZH-FM - SIZART (Sistema Zacatecano de Radio y Televisión) - Zacatecas, ZA	97.9, 97.9 fm	MP3 192 kbps
Radio Alegría (Jalpa, Zac.) - 98.3 FM - XHFP-FM - Jalpa, ZA	98.3, 98.3 fm	AAC 32 kbps
AMOR ES 99.3 (Zacatecas) - 99.3 FM - XHZAZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Zacatecas, Zacatecas	99.3 fm, amor es	MP3 64 kbps
AMOR es (Zacatecas) - 99.3 FM - XHZAZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Zacatecas, ZA	80s en español, 99.3	MP3 64 kbps

Airports Near Dulce Grande

2 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport	ZCL	Medium Airport
Salitral de Carrera Airport	—	Small 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 Dulce Grande

What is the population of Dulce Grande?

Dulce Grande has a population of 5,967 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 1,184.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dulce Grande?

Dulce Grande enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.4 inches.

How is the job market in Dulce Grande?

The unemployment rate in Dulce Grande is 6.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 191 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

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