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Las Cuevas, Mexico

San Luis Potosí · Mexico

Las Cuevas is a small town in San Luis Potosí, Mexico with a population of 766. Elevation: 492 ft (150 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

766 Population 9/sq mi density
492 ft Elevation 150 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
52.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population766
Density9/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain52.1 in/yr
Sunny Days315/yr
Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Population766
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Coordinates21.3636°, -98.8747°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSan Luis Potosí
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation52.1 inches (1,322 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Las Cuevas

Las Cuevas is a small town in Mexico (San Luis Potosí) with a population of 766. The city sits at an elevation of 492 feet (150 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 25 business establishments.

Income: Las Cuevas vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)25

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Las Cuevas

Las Cuevas has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jun (29°C), the coldest is Jan (18.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1918 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.8°C / 66°F 13° / 24.5° 53.9
Feb 20.4°C / 69°F 14.3° / 26.5° 53.7
Mar 23.6°C / 74°F 16.9° / 30.4° 43.8
Apr 26.9°C / 80°F 19.9° / 33.9° 89.5
May 28.8°C / 84°F 22.2° / 35.5° 123.6
Jun 29°C / 84°F 22.8° / 35.3° 204.0
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 22.4° / 34° 283.9
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 22.2° / 34.7° 255.4
Sep 27.1°C / 81°F 21.7° / 32.5° 422.1
Oct 24.9°C / 77°F 19.5° / 30.3° 273.1
Nov 21.2°C / 70°F 15.8° / 26.7° 75.8
Dec 19°C / 66°F 13.4° / 24.5° 39.4
Las Cuevas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 315 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 52.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 492 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average76.5°F
42% above Mexico avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Area89.6 sq mi (232.0 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates21.3636°N, 98.8747°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 23, 2013.

Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 80 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 61 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 149 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 40 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 76 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 47 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 59 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 39 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 40 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 103 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 119 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 38 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 87 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 83 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 30 km
Aug 23, 1993 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico M4.0 126 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 113 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 25 km
Feb 6, 2005 0 km NNE of Progreso de Alvaro Obregon, Mexico M3.7 128 km
Jan 24, 2006 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M3.7 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 155 km
2017 Katia Category 2 203 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 281 km
2010 Alex Category 1 271 km
2007 Dean Category 2 190 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 208 km
2000 Keith Category 1 170 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 124 km
1993 Gert Category 2 66 km
1990 Diana Category 2 161 km
1988 Debby Category 1 179 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 1.8 in Driest
February 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in
March 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in
April 78°F (26°C) 3.1 in
May 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in
June 82°F (28°C) 10.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 9.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 9.4 in
September 79°F (26°C) 14.2 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 7.4 in
November 71°F (21°C) 3.5 in
December 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in Coldest

Las Cuevas has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 66°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 71.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.2") and January the driest (1.8").

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Museums in Las Cuevas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura
Leonora Carrington
Museo del Agua

Libraries in Las Cuevas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Ejidal Lic. Benito Juárez García0.0
Juan Rulfo0.0

Farmers Markets in Las Cuevas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Felipe Ángeles
Mercado San Carlos

Breweries in Las Cuevas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Modelorama

Stadiums & Teams in Las Cuevas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Las Cuevas

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chantol AirstripSmall Airport
Covadonga AirportSmall Airport
Cruz Negra AirstripSmall Airport
El Frater AirportSmall Airport
Hualul AirportSmall Airport
Jalpan AirstripSmall Airport
La Ensenada AirportSmall Airport
Moctezuma AirportSmall Airport
Plan de Iguala AirportSmall Airport
Tamuín National AirportTSLSmall Airport
Tanchijol AirstripSmall Airport
Tancholin AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Las Cuevas

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Emperadores de la Sierra
Terafiss centro de Rehabilitación Fisica
Unidad de Rehabilitación Caminando Juntos

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 Las Cuevas

What is the population of Las Cuevas?

Las Cuevas has a population of 766 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 89.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Las Cuevas?

Las Cuevas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.1 inches.

How is the job market in Las Cuevas?

The job market in Las Cuevas is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 25 business establishments in the area.

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