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La Peñuela, Mexico

México · Mexico

La Peñuela is a small town in México, Mexico with a population of 655. Elevation: 9,974 ft (3,040 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

655 Population 4/sq mi density
9,974 ft Elevation 3,040 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
51.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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Full City Profile

People

Population655
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.1%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain51.8 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation9,974 ft (3,040 m)
Population655
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation9,974 ft (3,040 m)
Coordinates19.1612°, -99.8540°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMéxico
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation51.8 inches (1,315 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Peñuela

La Peñuela is a small town in Mexico (México) with a population of 655. The city sits at an elevation of 9,974 feet (3,040 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 21 business establishments.

Income: La Peñuela vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)21

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in La Peñuela

La Peñuela has an average annual temperature of 13.4°C (56°F). The hottest month is May (15.6°C), the coldest is Jan (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 957 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.9°C / 50°F -0.6° / 20.4° 11.5
Feb 11.5°C / 53°F 0.6° / 22.3° 9.7
Mar 12.9°C / 55°F 2° / 23.8° 18.3
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 4.5° / 25.1° 34.2
May 15.6°C / 60°F 6.4° / 24.9° 79.4
Jun 15.6°C / 60°F 8.5° / 22.7° 175.4
Jul 14.8°C / 59°F 8.1° / 21.6° 197.0
Aug 15°C / 59°F 8.3° / 21.7° 177.7
Sep 14.9°C / 59°F 8.3° / 21.5° 162.3
Oct 13.6°C / 56°F 5.5° / 21.8° 65.0
Nov 11.5°C / 53°F 1.9° / 21.1° 18.5
Dec 10.1°C / 50°F -0.4° / 20.6° 8.4
La Peñuela enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 51.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,974 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,974 ft (3,040 m)
Area160.6 sq mi (415.9 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates19.1612°N, 99.8540°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

341 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 132 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 106 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 129 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 150 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 131 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 121 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 141 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 143 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 132 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 148 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 138 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 144 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 124 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 109 km
Sep 26, 2024 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M4.9 134 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 99 km
Mar 22, 2019 10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.9 142 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 128 km
Aug 29, 1993 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico M4.8 119 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 237 km
2024 John Category 3 207 km
2023 Otis Category 5 169 km
2021 Grace Category 3 270 km
2021 Rick Category 2 264 km
2017 Max Category 1 292 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 241 km
1996 Alma Category 2 298 km
1996 Boris Category 1 241 km
1993 Gert Category 2 270 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (12 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 12 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 49 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 77 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 122 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 127 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 130 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
February 51°F (11°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
April 56°F (14°C) 1.1 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 8.4 in
July 60°F (15°C) 8.8 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 9.1 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 8.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
December 51°F (11°C) 0.6 in Coldest

La Peñuela has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 51°F in December to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.1") and February the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near La Peñuela

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO DISNEY 102.1 (Toluca) - 102.1 FM - XHTOM-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 102.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
La Bestia (Toluca) - 103.7 FM - XHQY-FM - Toluca, Estado de México 103.7 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
Crystal (Toluca) - 93.3 FM - XHEDT-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 93.3 fm, crystal AAC+ 64 kbps
AMOR 92.5 (Toluca) - 92.5 FM - XHRJ-FM - Grupo ACIR - Toluca, Estado de México 92.5 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, Estado de México 1600 am, am MP3 128 kbps
LA INIGUALABLE 91.3 (Amatepec) - 91.3 FM - XHPAMM-FM - Amatepec, Estado de México 91.3 fm, amatepec MP3 128 kbps
ULTRA 101.3 (Toluca) - 101.3 FM - XHZA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Toluca, Estado de México 101.3 fm, contemporary hits MP3 96 kbps
W RADIO 102.9 (Toluca) - 102.9 FM - XHTOL-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Toluca, Estado de México 102.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Ultra (Toluca) - 101.3 FM - XHZA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Toluca, Estado de México 101.3 fm, contemporary MP3 96 kbps
Radio Disney Toluca - 102.1 FM - XHTOM-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 102.1 fm, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
Crystal 93.3 AAC+ 64 kbps
CRYSTAL 93.3 (Toluca) - 93.3 FM - XHEDT-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 93.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 91.7 FM - XHGEM-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, EM 91.7, 91.7 fm MP3 128 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, EM 1600, 1600 am MP3 128 kbps
UniRadio 99.7 radio college MP3 96 kbps
Crystal 104.9 FM banda, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
Crystal 106.1 FM banda, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
MEXIQUENSE RADIO 1600 (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, Estado de México 1600 am, am MP3 128 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Valle de Bravo) - 104.5 FM - XHVAL-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Valle de Bravo, EM 104.5, 104.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
Lokura FM (Ixtapan de la Sal) - 99.5 FM - XHXI-FM - Capital Media - Ixtapan de la Sal, Estado de México 99.5 fm, capital media AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in La Peñuela

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de dia y centro Cultural ISSSTE
Casa de la Mora
Centro Cultural Mexiquense
Centro de Experimentacion Grafica El Chahuixtle
Galeana 100 Museo del Alma Artesanal
Jardín Botánico Cosmovitral
Mumci
Museo de Antropología e Historia
Museo de Antropología e Historia
Museo de Arte Moderno
Museo de Bellas Artes
Museo de Ciencias Naturales
Museo de Ciencias Naturales
Museo de Historia Natural
Museo de la Acuarela
Museo de la Estampa
Museo de Numismática del Estado de México
Museo Felipe Santiago Gutierrez
Museo José María Velasco
Museo salón de la Fama Deportivo Toluca
Museo Taller Nishizawa
Museo Torres Bicentenario
Museo Universitario "Leopoldo Flores"
Museo Universitario "Leopoldo Flores"
Museo Universitario Leopoldo Flores
Museo Virreynal de Zinacantepec

Libraries in La Peñuela

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Artes0.0
Artes0.0
Biblioteac Pública santa Teresita del Niño Jesus0.0
Biblioteac Pública santa Teresita del Niño Jesus0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Central UAEMex0.0
Biblioteca del Poder Legislativo Dr José María Luis Mora0.0
Biblioteca Digital de Amanalco0.0
Biblioteca Laura Beatriz Bernavidez0.0
Biblioteca Laura Beatriz Bernavidez0.0
Biblioteca Lic. Gustavo Cabrera Acevedo0.0
Biblioteca Lic. Gustavo Cabrera Acevedo0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Central0.0
Biblioteca Pública Ing. Vicente Vallejo0.0
Facultad de Geografía0.0
Facultad de Geografía0.0
Justo Sierra0.0
Justo Sierra0.0
Santiago Velazco Ruiz0.0

Farmers Markets in La Peñuela

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado "16 de Septiembre"
Mercado "Morelos"
Mercado 16 de Septiembre
Mercado de artesanía
Mercado de Toluca Palmillas
Mercado Juárez
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Benito Juarez
Mercado Municipal Zinacantepec
Mercado Municipal Zinacantepec
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Villamar
Villamar

Breweries in La Peñuela

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
El Deposito
Issai
Issai
Modelorama

Stadiums & Teams in La Peñuela

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Peñuela

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adolfo López Mateos International AirportTLCLarge Airport
General Mariano Matamoros International AirportCVJMedium Airport
Aeroclub Valle de Bravo AirportSmall Airport
Aeródromo ChiconcuacSmall Airport
Aeródromo de Rancho LanzaroteSmall Airport
Aeródromo de TaxcoSmall Airport
Albatros Residencial AéreoSmall Airport
Jorge Jiménez Cantú National AirportAZPSmall Airport
Tequesquitengo AirportSmall Airport
Vista Hermosa AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in La Peñuela

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro estetico y rehabilitacion fisica Relax
Clínica de rehabilitación San Judas Tadeo
Mount Rose
Terapia Física Y 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 La Peñuela

What is the population of La Peñuela?

La Peñuela has a population of 655 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 160.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Peñuela?

La Peñuela enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 51.8 inches.

How is the job market in La Peñuela?

The job market in La Peñuela is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 21 business establishments in the area.

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