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El Salitre, Mexico

Hidalgo · Mexico

El Salitre is a small town in Hidalgo, Mexico with a population of 864. Elevation: 6,158 ft (1,877 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

864 Population 2/sq mi density
6,158 ft Elevation 1,877 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
18.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population864
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain18.4 in/yr
Sunny Days349/yr
Elevation6,158 ft (1,877 m)
Population864
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation6,158 ft (1,877 m)
Coordinates20.7145°, -99.3321°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceHidalgo
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation18.4 inches (466 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Salitre

El Salitre is a small town in Mexico (Hidalgo) with a population of 864. The city sits at an elevation of 6,158 feet (1,877 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 28 business establishments.

Income: El Salitre vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)28

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Salitre enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 349 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 6,158 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,158 ft (1,877 m)
Area391.7 sq mi (1,014.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates20.7145°N, 99.3321°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.69"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

78 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 121 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 72 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 49 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 92 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 99 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 71 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 99 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 59 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 86 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 122 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 64 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 127 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 43 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 112 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 44 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 91 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 61 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 62 km
Apr 16, 2005 2 km WNW of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico M3.8 148 km
May 23, 1998 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico M3.8 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 172 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 296 km
2017 Katia Category 1 233 km
2007 Dean Category 2 213 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 234 km
2000 Keith Category 1 257 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 196 km
1993 Gert Category 2 116 km
1990 Diana Category 2 202 km
1988 Debby Category 1 211 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (170 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 170 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 175 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 183 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 184 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
April 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in
May 69°F (20°C) 1.8 in Warmest
June 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
August 65°F (19°C) 3.4 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
October 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
November 60°F (15°C) 0.8 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in Driest

El Salitre has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 57°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near El Salitre

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VOX FM 94.5 (El Salvador) - 94.5 FM - YSEC - San Salvador, El Salvador 94.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in El Salitre

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de la Cultura Hñahñu
Museo del Huapango

Libraries in El Salitre

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Justo Sierra0.0

Farmers Markets in El Salitre

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal San Joaquin

Airports Near El Salitre

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cadereyta AirportSmall Airport
Engineer Juan Guillermo Villasana National AirportSmall Airport
Isaac Castro Sahade AirportSmall Airport
Jalpan AirstripSmall 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 Salitre

What is the population of El Salitre?

El Salitre has a population of 864 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 391.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Salitre?

El Salitre enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 349 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.4 inches.

How is the job market in El Salitre?

The job market in El Salitre is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 28 business establishments in the area.

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