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La Purísima, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

La Purísima is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 3,322. Elevation: 7,228 ft (2,203 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

3,322 Population 14/sq mi density
7,228 ft Elevation 2,203 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
18.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About La Purísima

La Purísima

Mission La Purísima Concepción, or La Purísima Mission is a Spanish mission in Lompoc, California. It was established on December 8, 1787 by the Franciscan order. The original mission complex south of Lompoc was destroyed by an earthquake in 1812, and the mission was rebuilt at its present site a few miles to the northeast.

People

Population3,322
Density14/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain18.2 in/yr
Sunny Days361/yr
Elevation7,228 ft (2,203 m)
Population3,322
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation7,228 ft (2,203 m)
Coordinates18.8297°, -97.5730°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation18.2 inches (462 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Purísima

La Purísima is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 3,322. The city sits at an elevation of 7,228 feet (2,203 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 106 business establishments.

Income: La Purísima vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)106

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Purísima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 361 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,228 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,228 ft (2,203 m)
Area231.5 sq mi (599.6 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates18.8297°N, 97.5730°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.86"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

169 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 27, 2024.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 101 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 51 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 149 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 96 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 123 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 133 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 72 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 102 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 73 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 132 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 96 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 105 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 131 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 118 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 137 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 140 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 107 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 101 km
Sep 7, 2010 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.5 135 km
Sep 8, 1999 3 km NW of Tamazola, Mexico M4.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 265 km
2024 John Category 3 282 km
2021 Grace Category 3 186 km
2017 Katia Category 2 203 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 165 km
2017 Max Category 1 275 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 261 km
2010 Karl Category 3 82 km
2007 Dean Category 2 188 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 192 km
2005 Stan Category 1 283 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 281 km
1993 Gert Category 2 264 km
1990 Diana Category 2 231 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 262 km
1988 Debby Category 1 210 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 39 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 48 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 50 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 65 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 86 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 95 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 112 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 119 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 127 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 130 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in
February 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in
March 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
August 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in
November 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest

La Purísima has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 54°F in December to 62°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and December the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near La Purísima

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA COMADRE 100.3 (Orizaba) - 100.3 FM - XHPP-FM - Valanci Media Group - Orizaba, Veracruz 100.3 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
La K-Pitana MP3

Museums in La Purísima

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Convento
Convento
Museo Comunitario de Cuacnopalan
Museo Comunitario Tlamayocan
Museo de sitio de Teteles de Santo Nombre

Farmers Markets in La Purísima

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado "Miguel A. Huesca"
Mercado "San Andrés"
Mercado Municipal Acatzingo
Mercado Municipal Benito Juárez
Mercado Municipal de Atzitzintla
Mercado Municipal de Tecamachalco Ayocuan
Mercado Municipal Miguel Hidalgo
Tianguis La Asuncion

Stadiums & Teams in La Purísima

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Purísima

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Estación No. 9 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall Airport
Tlaxcala 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 La Purísima

What is the population of La Purísima?

La Purísima has a population of 3,322 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 231.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Purísima?

La Purísima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 361 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.2 inches.

How is the job market in La Purísima?

The job market in La Purísima is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 106 business establishments in the area.

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