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La Atalaya, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

La Atalaya is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 785. Elevation: 187 ft (57 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

785 Population 1/sq mi density
187 ft Elevation 57 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
97.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population785
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain97.6 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Population785
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Coordinates18.3998°, -96.3059°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation97.6 inches (2,478 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Atalaya

La Atalaya is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 785. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet (57 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 97.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 25 business establishments.

Income: La Atalaya vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)25

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Atalaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 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 97.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.3°F
43% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Area825.4 sq mi (2,137.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates18.3998°N, 96.3059°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.6"
157% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 14.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

242 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 119 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 106 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 48 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 100 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 143 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 148 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 99 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 98 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 112 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 112 km
Aug 29, 2021 1 km NNW of Dehesa, Mexico M5.0 146 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 145 km
Oct 9, 2001 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico M4.9 106 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 64 km
Jul 9, 2021 6 km ENE of Tlahuitoltepec, Mexico M4.8 146 km
Apr 22, 1992 9 km NNE of Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, Mexico M4.8 144 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 54 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 88 km
Aug 2, 2019 4 km N of Juan Rodríguez Clara, Mexico M4.7 104 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Agatha (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Agatha Category 2 278 km
2021 Grace Category 3 246 km
2017 Katia Category 2 258 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 181 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 271 km
2010 Karl Category 3 76 km
2007 Dean Category 2 236 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 234 km
2005 Stan Category 1 150 km
1997 Rick Category 1 280 km
1990 Diana Category 2 272 km
1988 Debby Category 1 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (118 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 118 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 123 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 131 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 143 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 149 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 150 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 156 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 78°F (25°C) 0.8 in
April 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in
May 85°F (29°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 11.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 14.0 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 12.7 in
September 81°F (27°C) 11.3 in
October 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in
December 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in

La Atalaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 72°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 62.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.0") and February the driest (0.8").

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Farmers Markets in La Atalaya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado "20 de Junio"
Mercado "20 de Noviembre"

Airports Near La Atalaya

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Heriberto Jara International AirportVERLarge Airport
Aeródromo Toro BravoSmall Airport
Air Station No. 8 Loma BonitaSmall Airport
El Ahijadero AirportSmall Airport
El Amate AirportSmall Airport
El Zopilote AirportSmall Airport
Felipe Terrones Acosta AirportSmall Airport
General Miguel Alemán AirportSmall Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Jalisquillo AirportSmall Airport
La Esmeralda AirstripSmall Airport
Las Macayas AirportSmall Airport
Marina Heroica Naval Academy AirfieldSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
Pista MacuilesSmall Airport
San Jose Independencia AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport
Tres Encinos AirportSmall 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 La Atalaya

What is the population of La Atalaya?

La Atalaya has a population of 785 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 825.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Atalaya?

La Atalaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 97.6 inches.

How is the job market in La Atalaya?

The job market in La Atalaya is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 25 business establishments in the area.

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