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El Quelital, Mexico

San Luis Potosí · Mexico

El Quelital is a small town in San Luis Potosí, Mexico with a population of 868. Elevation: 4,216 ft (1,285 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

868 Population 1/sq mi density
4,216 ft Elevation 1,285 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
18.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population868
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain18.5 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation4,216 ft (1,285 m)
Population868
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation4,216 ft (1,285 m)
Coordinates22.5491°, -100.1939°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSan Luis Potosí
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation18.5 inches (471 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Quelital

El Quelital is a small town in Mexico (San Luis Potosí) with a population of 868. The city sits at an elevation of 4,216 feet (1,285 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 28 business establishments.

Income: El Quelital vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)28

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Quelital enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 71°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 4,216 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above Mexico avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,216 ft (1,285 m)
Area611.5 sq mi (1,583.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates22.5491°N, 100.1939°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.5"
51% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.11"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 5, 2023.

May 16, 2023 15 km NNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M5.0 61 km
Jun 5, 2023 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M4.6 53 km
Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 111 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 126 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 134 km
Jun 25, 2013 22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico M4.0 131 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 108 km
Aug 23, 1993 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico M4.0 89 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 142 km
Apr 8, 1998 21 km SE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M3.3 144 km
Feb 17, 1993 10 km NNE of Arroyo Seco, Mexico M3.2 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Alex (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Alex Category 2 192 km
2000 Keith Category 1 236 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 278 km
1993 Gert Category 2 253 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.5 in
March 65°F (19°C) 0.4 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in
August 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.1 in Wettest
October 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in

El Quelital has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 58°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.1") and March the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near El Quelital

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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Libraries in El Quelital

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in El Quelital

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Stadiums & Teams in El Quelital

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Quelital

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ponciano Arriaga International AirportSLPMedium Airport
Campo Ríoverde National AirportSmall Airport
Ciudad Tula AirportSmall Airport
Sigma AirstripSmall Airport
Villa de Arista AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Quelital

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Cristo

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 Quelital

What is the population of El Quelital?

El Quelital has a population of 868 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 611.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Quelital?

El Quelital enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°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 Quelital?

The job market in El Quelital is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 28 business establishments in the area.

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