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El Álamo, Mexico

San Luis Potosí · Mexico

El Álamo is a small town in San Luis Potosí, Mexico with a population of 590. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

590 Population 3/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
42.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population590
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.2%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain42.4 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Population590
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates21.7347°, -98.5544°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSan Luis Potosí
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation42.4 inches (1,076 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Álamo

El Álamo is a small town in Mexico (San Luis Potosí) with a population of 590. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 19 business establishments.

Income: El Álamo vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Álamo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average78.0°F
44% above Mexico avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area234.7 sq mi (607.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates21.7347°N, 98.5544°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
11% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.54"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 97 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 103 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 93 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 95 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 87 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 106 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 71 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 101 km
Aug 23, 1993 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico M4.0 111 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 36 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 133 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 75 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 73 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 77 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 105 km
Apr 8, 1998 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico M3.7 101 km
Apr 18, 2001 3 km NNE of Orizabita, Mexico M3.6 141 km
May 26, 2000 17 km W of Jacala, Mexico M3.6 115 km
Mar 24, 1999 15 km SSW of Jacala, Mexico M3.5 118 km
Jun 26, 2000 9 km ENE of Bella Vista del Río, Mexico M3.4 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 163 km
2017 Katia Category 2 197 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 280 km
2013 Ingrid Category 1 267 km
2010 Alex Category 2 232 km
2007 Dean Category 2 189 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 204 km
2000 Keith Category 1 118 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 90 km
1993 Gert Category 2 75 km
1990 Diana Category 2 151 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 281 km
1988 Debby Category 1 174 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in
February 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 1.7 in
May 85°F (29°C) 3.3 in
June 85°F (30°C) 6.3 in
July 85°F (30°C) 7.0 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 5.6 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in Wettest
October 78°F (25°C) 4.5 in
November 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in
December 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in Coldest

El Álamo has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 68°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.5") and March the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near El Álamo

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Huasteca - 90.5 FM - XHTI-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Tantoyuca, Veracruz 90.5 fm, américa MP3
Buenavista Radio 102.9 FM alternative, independent MP3 320 kbps
BUENAVISTA RADIO 102.9 (Ciudad Valles) - 102.9 FM - XHCSBY-FM - Medios Digitales Culturales de la Huasteca, A.C. - Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí 102.9 fm, américa MP3 320 kbps
Espectacular 91.7 FM baladas en español, entretenimiento AAC+ 128 kbps

Libraries in El Álamo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
20 de Noviembre0.0

Farmers Markets in El Álamo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Breweries in El Álamo

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Modelorama

Airports Near El Álamo

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco Javier Mina International AirportTAMMedium Airport
Chantol AirstripSmall Airport
Covadonga AirportSmall Airport
Cruz Negra AirstripSmall Airport
El Frater AirportSmall Airport
Hualul AirportSmall Airport
Ju-Bar AirportSmall Airport
La Ensenada AirportSmall Airport
La Poza AirportSmall Airport
La Simiente AirstripSmall Airport
Los Cerones AirportSmall Airport
Moctezuma AirportSmall Airport
Nuevo Temalacaco AirportSmall Airport
Piedra de Cal AirportSmall Airport
Plan de Iguala AirportSmall Airport
Rancho El Trofis AirportSmall Airport
Tamuín National AirportTSLSmall Airport
Tanchijol AirstripSmall Airport
Tancholin 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 El Álamo

What is the population of El Álamo?

El Álamo has a population of 590 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 234.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Álamo?

El Álamo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.4 inches.

How is the job market in El Álamo?

The job market in El Álamo is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 19 business establishments in the area.

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