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La Pólvora, Mexico

San Luis Potosí · Mexico

La Pólvora is a small town in San Luis Potosí, Mexico with a population of 699. Elevation: 4,380 ft (1,335 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

699 Population 1/sq mi density
4,380 ft Elevation 1,335 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
16.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population699
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain16.3 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation4,380 ft (1,335 m)
Population699
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation4,380 ft (1,335 m)
Coordinates22.9299°, -100.3383°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSan Luis Potosí
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation16.3 inches (415 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Pólvora

La Pólvora is a small town in Mexico (San Luis Potosí) with a population of 699. The city sits at an elevation of 4,380 feet (1,335 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 22 business establishments.

Income: La Pólvora vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)22

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Pólvora enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 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 16.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,380 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average67.0°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,380 ft (1,335 m)
Area611.5 sq mi (1,583.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates22.9299°N, 100.3383°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.3"
57% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 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 29 km
Jun 5, 2023 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M4.6 22 km
Jun 4, 2004 5 km NNW of San Isidro, Mexico M4.4 119 km
Jun 25, 2013 22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico M4.0 95 km
Aug 23, 1993 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico M4.0 117 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 2 176 km
2005 Emily Category 3 284 km
2000 Keith Category 1 253 km
1993 Gert Category 2 293 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 243 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) 0.4 in Driest
March 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
May 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in
June 73°F (23°C) 2.5 in Warmest
July 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in
August 72°F (22°C) 2.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in Wettest
October 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
December 60°F (15°C) 0.5 in

La Pólvora has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 58°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.4").

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Airports Near La Pólvora

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ponciano Arriaga International AirportSLPMedium Airport
(DELETE)Cedros MineSmall Airport
Ciudad Tula AirportSmall Airport
Engineer Manuel Moreno Torres National AirportSmall Airport
Sigma AirstripSmall Airport
Villa de Arista 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 Pólvora

What is the population of La Pólvora?

La Pólvora has a population of 699 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 La Pólvora?

La Pólvora 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 72°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.3 inches.

How is the job market in La Pólvora?

The job market in La Pólvora is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 22 business establishments in the area.

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