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El Piñal, Mexico

San Luis Potosí · Mexico

El Piñal is a small town in San Luis Potosí, Mexico with a population of 800. Elevation: 535 ft (163 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

800 Population 5/sq mi density
535 ft Elevation 163 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
42.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population800
Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain42.4 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Population800
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Coordinates21.2511°, -98.7495°
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 Piñal

El Piñal is a small town in Mexico (San Luis Potosí) with a population of 800. The city sits at an elevation of 535 feet (163 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 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 26 business establishments.

Income: El Piñal vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)26

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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Climate in El Piñal

El Piñal has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jun (29°C), the coldest is Jan (18.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1918 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.8°C / 66°F 13° / 24.5° 53.9
Feb 20.4°C / 69°F 14.3° / 26.5° 53.7
Mar 23.6°C / 74°F 16.9° / 30.4° 43.8
Apr 26.9°C / 80°F 19.9° / 33.9° 89.5
May 28.8°C / 84°F 22.2° / 35.5° 123.6
Jun 29°C / 84°F 22.8° / 35.3° 204.0
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 22.4° / 34° 283.9
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 22.2° / 34.7° 255.4
Sep 27.1°C / 81°F 21.7° / 32.5° 422.1
Oct 24.9°C / 77°F 19.5° / 30.3° 273.1
Nov 21.2°C / 70°F 15.8° / 26.7° 75.8
Dec 19°C / 66°F 13.4° / 24.5° 39.4
El Piñal 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 535 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

Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Area156.0 sq mi (404.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates21.2511°N, 98.7495°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
11% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 23, 2013.

Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 98 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 75 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 92 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 77 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 46 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 57 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 58 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 141 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 98 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 45 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 101 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 58 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 112 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 94 km
Aug 23, 1993 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico M4.0 142 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 55 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 27 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 101 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 82 km
Feb 6, 2005 0 km NNE of Progreso de Alvaro Obregon, Mexico M3.7 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 137 km
2017 Katia Category 2 186 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 263 km
2010 Alex Category 1 284 km
2007 Dean Category 2 172 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 191 km
2000 Keith Category 1 174 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 115 km
1993 Gert Category 2 50 km
1990 Diana Category 2 145 km
1988 Debby Category 1 163 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 2.0 in
February 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in
April 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in
May 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in
June 82°F (28°C) 11.3 in
July 85°F (30°C) 9.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in
September 79°F (26°C) 13.4 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 7.4 in
November 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in
December 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in Coldest

El Piñal has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 67°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 71.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.4") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in El Piñal

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CBTis 187
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Museums in El Piñal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura
Leonora Carrington
Museo del Agua

Libraries in El Piñal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Juan Rulfo0.0

Farmers Markets in El Piñal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Felipe Ángeles
Mercado San Carlos

Gas Stations in El Piñal

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Stadiums & Teams in El Piñal

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Airports Near El Piñal

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Covadonga AirportSmall Airport
Cruz Negra AirstripSmall Airport
El Frater AirportSmall Airport
Hualul AirportSmall Airport
Jalpan AirstripSmall Airport
La Ensenada AirportSmall Airport
Moctezuma AirportSmall Airport
Piedra de Cal AirportSmall Airport
Tanchijol AirstripSmall Airport
Tancholin AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in El Piñal

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Emperadores de la Sierra
Terafiss centro de Rehabilitación Fisica
Unidad de Rehabilitación Caminando Juntos

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 Piñal

What is the population of El Piñal?

El Piñal has a population of 800 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 156.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Piñal?

El Piñal 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 Piñal?

The job market in El Piñal is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 26 business establishments in the area.

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