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El Tephé, Mexico

Hidalgo · Mexico

El Tephé is a small town in Hidalgo, Mexico with a population of 2,690. Elevation: 5,755 ft (1,754 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

2,690 Population 12/sq mi density
5,755 ft Elevation 1,754 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
22.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,690
Density12/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain22.4 in/yr
Sunny Days339/yr
Elevation5,755 ft (1,754 m)
Population2,690
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation5,755 ft (1,754 m)
Coordinates20.4486°, -99.1750°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceHidalgo
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation22.4 inches (569 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Tephé

El Tephé is a small town in Mexico (Hidalgo) with a population of 2,690. The city sits at an elevation of 5,755 feet (1,754 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 86 business establishments.

Income: El Tephé vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)86

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Tephé enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,755 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,755 ft (1,754 m)
Area217.6 sq mi (563.6 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates20.4486°N, 99.1750°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.4"
41% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.68"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

116 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 104 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 76 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 130 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 121 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 43 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 132 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 90 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 94 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 115 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 14 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 13 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 120 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 135 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 139 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 98 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 83 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 31 km
May 23, 1998 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico M3.8 117 km
Apr 16, 2005 2 km WNW of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico M3.8 116 km
Sep 5, 2002 1 km NNW of Juárez Coronaco, Mexico M3.8 138 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 3 154 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 273 km
2017 Katia Category 1 217 km
2007 Dean Category 2 195 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 216 km
2000 Keith Category 1 268 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 200 km
1993 Gert Category 2 116 km
1990 Diana Category 2 191 km
1988 Debby Category 1 197 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (136 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 136 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 152 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 152 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 161 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 162 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 169 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
April 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
May 69°F (20°C) 1.8 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in
August 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
November 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in Driest

El Tephé has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 57°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and December the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near El Tephé

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA COMADRE 104.5 (Pachuca) - 104.5 FM - XHRD-FM - Grupo ACIR - Pachuca, Hidalgo 104.5 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Disney (Pachuca) - 95.7 FM - XHMY-FM - Grupo Siete - Pachuca, Hidalg o 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
CRYSTAL 106.1 (Pachuca) - 106.1 FM - XHPCA-FM - Grupo Siete - Pachuca, Hidalgo 106.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
RADIO DISNEY 95.7 (Pachuca) - 95.7 FM - XHMY-FM - Grupo Siete - Pachuca, Hidalgo 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
MIX 92.5 (Pachuca) - 92.5 FM - XHPK-FM - Grupo ACIR - Pachuca, Hidalgo 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
VOX FM 94.5 (El Salvador) - 94.5 FM - YSEC - San Salvador, El Salvador 94.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in El Tephé

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura
Centro Cultural Bicentenario
Espacio Cultural Comunitario
Museo de Arte Virreinal
Museo de la Cultura Hñahñu
Museo de la Labranza
Museo Municipal Santiago de Anaya

Libraries in El Tephé

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunitaria0.0
Biblioteca Escolar0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Progreso de O.0.0
Efren Rebolledo0.0
José María Morelos0.0
Justo Sierra0.0
Profra. María Pineiro Ruíz0.0

Farmers Markets in El Tephé

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado 8 De Julio
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado del Pueblo
Mercado Municipal Mixquiahuala
tianguis de autos

Hotels in El Tephé

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Antonio

Gas Stations in El Tephé

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Stadiums & Teams in El Tephé

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Airports Near El Tephé

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Felipe Ángeles International AirportNLULarge Airport
Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez)Medium Airport
Aeródromo Cap. Juan de Dios OrtizSmall Airport
Cadereyta AirportSmall Airport
Engineer Juan Guillermo Villasana National AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in El Tephé

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Unidad Básica de Rehabilitación

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 Tephé

What is the population of El Tephé?

El Tephé has a population of 2,690 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 217.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Tephé?

El Tephé enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.4 inches.

How is the job market in El Tephé?

The job market in El Tephé is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 86 business establishments in the area.

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