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El Potosí, Mexico

Durango · Mexico

El Potosí is a small town in Durango, Mexico with a population of 680. Elevation: 6,168 ft (1,880 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

680 Population 1/sq mi density
6,168 ft Elevation 1,880 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
18.5 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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People

Population680
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.1%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain18.5 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation6,168 ft (1,880 m)
Population680
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation6,168 ft (1,880 m)
Coordinates23.9475°, -104.1019°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceDurango
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation18.5 inches (469 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Potosí

El Potosí is a small town in Mexico (Durango) with a population of 680. The city sits at an elevation of 6,168 feet (1,880 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.5 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 22 business establishments.

Income: El Potosí vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)22

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Potosí enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,168 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above Mexico avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,168 ft (1,880 m)
Area547.0 sq mi (1,416.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates23.9475°N, 104.1019°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.5"
51% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.49"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 20, 2024.

Jul 29, 2003 28 km SSW of Esfuerzos Unidos, Mexico M4.5 126 km
Sep 20, 2024 10 km E of Emilio Carranza, Mexico M4.2 58 km
May 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Pasaje, Mexico M3.8 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Roslyn (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 127 km
2022 Orlene Category 2 235 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 266 km
2018 Willa Category 3 177 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 120 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 177 km
1983 Tico Category 3 253 km
1981 Norma Category 2 246 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 42 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in
March 60°F (16°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in
June 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in Warmest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
November 58°F (15°C) 0.5 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in

El Potosí has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 53°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and March the driest (0.1").

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Stadiums & Teams in El Potosí

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Airports Near El Potosí

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Guadalupe Victoria International AirportDGOMedium Airport
El Temazcal AirportSmall Airport
Francisco Sarabia AirportSmall Airport
La Peña del Aguila AirportSmall Airport
Las Escobas AirportSmall Airport
Las Margaritas AirstripSmall Airport
Las Praderas AirportSmall Airport
San Francisco del Mezquital AirstripSmall Airport
San Pedro AirstripSmall Airport
Santa María Magdalena de Taxicaringa AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Monterrey

🇲🇽 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 Potosí

What is the population of El Potosí?

El Potosí has a population of 680 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 547.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Potosí?

El Potosí enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.5 inches.

How is the job market in El Potosí?

El Potosí has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 22 business establishments in the area.

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