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Las Truchas, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Las Truchas is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 684. Elevation: 3,081 ft (939 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

684 Population 11/sq mi density
3,081 ft Elevation 939 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
83.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population684
Density11/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain83.6 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation3,081 ft (939 m)
Population684
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation3,081 ft (939 m)
Coordinates19.7863°, -97.0853°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation83.6 inches (2,122 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Las Truchas

Las Truchas is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 684. The city sits at an elevation of 3,081 feet (939 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 22 business establishments.

Income: Las Truchas vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)22

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Las Truchas

Las Truchas has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is May (21.6°C), the coldest is Jan (15.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1401 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.4°C / 60°F 9.8° / 20.9° 39.0
Feb 16.9°C / 62°F 11.1° / 22.7° 31.1
Mar 18.6°C / 65°F 12.2° / 25° 42.3
Apr 20.8°C / 69°F 14.2° / 27.4° 61.0
May 21.6°C / 71°F 15.5° / 27.7° 107.7
Jun 21.2°C / 70°F 15.6° / 26.8° 295.0
Jul 20.6°C / 69°F 14.9° / 26.4° 177.2
Aug 20.8°C / 69°F 15.1° / 26.6° 203.1
Sep 20.6°C / 69°F 15.6° / 25.7° 243.9
Oct 19.3°C / 67°F 14.1° / 24.5° 128.9
Nov 17.2°C / 63°F 11.9° / 22.4° 36.2
Dec 16°C / 61°F 10.8° / 21.1° 35.5
Las Truchas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 83.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,081 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average74.9°F
39% above Mexico avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,081 ft (939 m)
Area60.6 sq mi (156.9 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates19.7863°N, 97.0853°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.6"
120% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.83"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 4, 2021.

Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 135 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 36 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 119 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 113 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 60 km
May 17, 2012 3 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.2 139 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 66 km
Jan 6, 2015 2 km SSE of San Julián, Mexico M4.1 106 km
Apr 19, 2001 21 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.1 138 km
Aug 11, 2000 Gulf of America M4.1 76 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 47 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 64 km
May 24, 2003 8 km SE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.1 149 km
May 13, 2011 Oaxaca-Veracruz-Puebla border region, Mexico M4.0 126 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 115 km
Apr 15, 2006 3 km SSW of Cabezas, Mexico M3.9 88 km
Nov 10, 2000 5 km NE of El Porvenir, Mexico M3.9 95 km
Jun 30, 2002 7 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M3.9 113 km
Mar 19, 2000 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico M3.9 69 km
Apr 15, 1997 Gulf of America M3.8 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 91 km
2017 Katia Category 2 91 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 56 km
2010 Karl Category 3 97 km
2007 Dean Category 2 80 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 79 km
2005 Stan Category 1 265 km
2000 Keith Category 1 188 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 192 km
1993 Gert Category 2 163 km
1990 Diana Category 2 124 km
1988 Debby Category 1 104 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cofre de Perote (33 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 33 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 37 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 40 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 54 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 70 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 73 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 86 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 177 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 177 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 2.1 in
February 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
June 67°F (20°C) 8.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 7.4 in
September 65°F (19°C) 10.8 in Wettest
October 63°F (17°C) 6.2 in
November 60°F (15°C) 3.3 in
December 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in

Las Truchas has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 58°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.8") and March the driest (1.9").

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Radio Stations near Las Truchas

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
92.9 W Radio (Xalapa) - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz 92.9 fm, américa MP3 256 kbps
104.1 LOS40 (Xalapa) - 104.1 FM - XHGR-FM - Cuatro Media Telecomunicaciones - Xalapa, Veracruz 104.1 fm, avanradio MP3 128 kbps
EL PATRÓN 104.9 (Xalapa) - 104.9 FM - XHBD-FM - Oliva Radio - Xalapa, Veracruz 104.9 fm, américa MP3 192 kbps
DIGITAL 98.5 (Xalapa) - 98.5 FM - XHWA-FM - AvanRadio - Xalapa, Veracruz 98.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
Amor Xalapa - 91.7 FM - XHOZ-FM - Quatro Media - Xalapa, Veracruz 91.7 fm, amor MP3 128 kbps
LA INVASORA 88.9 (Perote) - 88.9 FM - XHBE-FM - Molina Comunicaciones - Perote, Veracruz 88.9 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
SENSACIÓN 95.5 (Xalapa) - 95.5 FM - XHTP-FM - Oliva Radio - Xalapa, Veracruz 95.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
W RADIO 92.9 (Xalapa) - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz 92.9 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
AMOR 91.7 (Xalapa) - 91.7 FM - XHOZ-FM - Quatro Media - Xalapa, Veracruz 91.7 fm, amor MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Xalapa - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz 92.9 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
Amor 91.7 Xalapa MP3 128 kbps
99.7 LA INVASORA (US) banda, corridos MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Las Truchas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Comunitario
Museo de Antropología de Xalapa
Museo Fauna de Veracruz

Libraries in Las Truchas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Humanidades0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Juan Díaz Covarrubias0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Juan Díaz Covarrubias0.0
campo de la BENV0.0

Farmers Markets in Las Truchas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Eco-tienda Manantial de las Flores
Eco-tienda Manantial de las Flores
Mercado "Rendón"
Mercado Adolfo Ruíz Cortines "La Rotonda"
Mercado Centenario
Mercado de la Toluca
Mercado de Ocopila
Mercado de Tlapacoyan
Mercado Encanto
Mercado Juárez
Mercado Luis Donaldo Colosio
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Hidalgo
Tianguis "El Moral"
Tianguis "Luis G. Rendón"
Tianguis 1° de Mayo
Tianguis Domingo
Tianguis Domingo
Tianguis Domingos
Tianguis Domingos
Tianguis Jueves y Domingo
Tianguis Jueves y Domingo
Tianguis Martes
Tianguis Martes
Tianguis Miércoles
Tianguis Miércoles
Tianguis Miércoles y Sábados
Tianguis Miércoles y Sábados
Tianguis Sábado
Tianguis Sábado

Breweries in Las Truchas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Deposito Corona
Deposito Corona
Deposito Corona
Deposito Corona
Happy Beer los Madrigales

Airports Near Las Truchas

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Lencero AirportJALMedium Airport
El Cristo AirportSmall Airport
La Pajarera AirportSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Los Pipos AirportSmall Airport
Poza Rica AirportSmall Airport
Santa Ana Maloapan AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Las Truchas

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Arias Medical Clinic
Centro de Salud Urbano Miguel Alemán
Club Maternidad Integral
Laboratorios Chopo
Laboratorios del Pedregal
Multiservicios Médicos de Xalapa
Salud Digna
Unidad de Inteligencia Epidemiológica en Salud

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 Truchas

What is the population of Las Truchas?

Las Truchas has a population of 684 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 60.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Las Truchas?

Las Truchas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 83.6 inches.

How is the job market in Las Truchas?

The job market in Las Truchas is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 22 business establishments in the area.

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