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El Potrero, Mexico

Nuevo León · Mexico

El Potrero is a small town in Nuevo León, Mexico with a population of 629. Elevation: 1,818 ft (554 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

629 Population 1/sq mi density
1,818 ft Elevation 554 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
18.4 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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People

Population629
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.0%

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain18.4 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation1,818 ft (554 m)
Population629
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,818 ft (554 m)
Coordinates26.4022°, -100.4308°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceNuevo León
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation18.4 inches (468 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Potrero

El Potrero is a small town in Mexico (Nuevo León) with a population of 629. The city sits at an elevation of 1,818 feet (554 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.4 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 20 business establishments.

Income: El Potrero vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Potrero enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,818 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average70.3°F
30% above Mexico avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,818 ft (554 m)
Area833.9 sq mi (2,159.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates26.4022°N, 100.4308°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.17"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.4 on Mar 16, 2022.

Jun 15, 2000 3 km NNE of Saltillo, Mexico M4.6 120 km
Mar 18, 2014 18 km E of Pueblo Nuevo, Mexico M4.1 135 km
Jan 19, 2014 12 km SSW of China, Mexico M4.1 146 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km S of San Pedro Garza García, Mexico M4.0 87 km
Dec 22, 2013 19 km NE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.0 141 km
Nov 25, 2013 23 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M4.0 136 km
Mar 4, 2014 27 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M4.0 140 km
Mar 2, 2014 15 km SW of China, Mexico M4.0 140 km
Nov 30, 2013 26 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M3.9 139 km
Nov 16, 1991 Coahuila-Nuevo Leon border region, Mexico M3.6 58 km
Aug 30, 2016 11 km N of Los Ramones, Mexico M3.6 103 km
Mar 16, 2022 5 km SW of Santiago, Mexico M3.4 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Hanna (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Hanna Category 1 243 km
2008 Dolly Category 1 262 km
2005 Emily Category 3 233 km
1999 Bret Category 2 244 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 259 km
1980 Allen Category 2 159 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in Driest
April 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in
May 78°F (26°C) 1.7 in
June 81°F (27°C) 2.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in
September 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in Wettest
October 71°F (21°C) 1.5 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in

El Potrero has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 56°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and March the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near El Potrero

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BANDOLERA 100.5 - 100.5 FM - XHIDO-FM - NRM Comunicaciones - Tula, HG AAC+ 32 kbps
La Ke Buena Hidalgo - 106.7 FM - XHQH-FM - Ixmiquilpan, Hidalgo 106.7 fm, banda AAC+ 48 kbps
XHIDO-FM "Super Stereo 100.5" Tula, HG adult contemporary, tula AAC+ 32 kbps
La Comadre Pachuca - 104.5 FM - XHRD-FM - Grupo ACIR - Pachuca, HG 104.5, 104.5 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Disney (Pachuca) - 95.7 FM - XHMY-FM - Grupo Siete - Pachuca, Hidalgo 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
MIX Pachuca - 92.5 FM - XHPK-FM - Grupo ACIR - Pachuca, HG 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
Ultra (Tulancingo) - 102.9 FM - XHTNO-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Tulancingo, Hidalgo 102.9 fm, balada pop AAC 40 kbps
MIX (Pachuca) - 92.5 FM - XHPK-FM - Grupo ACIR - Pachuca, Hidalgo 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in El Potrero

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Living Memory Museum
Museum of Simple Things

Farmers Markets in El Potrero

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pulga 2000

Airports Near El Potrero

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Monterrey International AirportMTYLarge Airport
Del Norte International AirportNTRMedium Airport
Candela AirportSmall Airport
Club Aereo Francisco Lobo AirportSmall Airport
El Centenario AirstripSmall Airport
El Mito AirstripSmall Airport
La Mota AirportSmall Airport
Lampazos de Naranjo AirportSmall Airport
Los Algodones AirportSmall Airport
Los Cuates AirportSmall Airport
Los Gloriosos AirportSmall Airport
Mesa de Cartujanos AirstripSmall Airport
Rancho El Campanero AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Guadalupe South AirportSmall Airport
Rancho San Gerardo AirportSmall Airport
Rancho San Salvador Northeast AirportSmall Airport
San Felipe AirportSmall Airport
San Manolo AirportSmall Airport
San Roberto AirportSmall Airport
Santa Teresa AirportSmall 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 Potrero

What is the population of El Potrero?

El Potrero has a population of 629 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 833.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Potrero?

El Potrero enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.4 inches.

How is the job market in El Potrero?

El Potrero has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 20 business establishments in the area.

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