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Matehuala, Mexico

San Luis Potosí · Mexico

Matehuala is a mid-size city in San Luis Potosí, Mexico with a population of 77,328. Elevation: 5,187 ft (1,581 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

77,328 Population 265/sq mi density
5,187 ft Elevation 1,581 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
18.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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Full City Profile

People

Population77,328
Density265/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.9%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain18.9 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation5,187 ft (1,581 m)
Population77,328
Population Density265 / sq mi
Elevation5,187 ft (1,581 m)
Coordinates23.6482°, -100.6433°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSan Luis Potosí
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation18.9 inches (480 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Matehuala

Matehuala is a mid-size city in Mexico (San Luis Potosí) with a population of 77,328. The city sits at an elevation of 5,187 feet (1,581 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 22 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.

Income: Matehuala vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)22

Business (County)

Restaurants3
Healthcare7
Retail1

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Matehuala

Matehuala has an average annual temperature of 18.5°C (65°F). The hottest month is May (23.1°C), the coldest is Jan (12.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 452 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.7°C / 55°F -0° / 27° 4.6
Feb 15.1°C / 59°F 0.9° / 31.6° 7.8
Mar 18.3°C / 65°F 4.1° / 33.6° 5.9
Apr 21.1°C / 70°F 7.8° / 35.4° 17.1
May 23.1°C / 74°F 11.9° / 35.7° 49.8
Jun 22.3°C / 72°F 13.2° / 35.1° 85.1
Jul 21.2°C / 70°F 13.3° / 32.5° 94.1
Aug 21.3°C / 70°F 13° / 32.4° 51.3
Sep 20.2°C / 68°F 10.9° / 30.8° 67.4
Oct 18°C / 64°F 6.8° / 30.4° 35.2
Nov 16°C / 61°F 4.7° / 29.6° 24.7
Dec 13.3°C / 56°F 0.6° / 27.3° 9.1
Matehuala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 18.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,187 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,187 ft (1,581 m)
Area291.7 sq mi (755.6 km²)
Population Density265/sq mi
Coordinates23.6482°N, 100.6433°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.9"
50% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 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 82 km
Jun 5, 2023 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M4.6 86 km
Jun 4, 2004 5 km NNW of San Isidro, Mexico M4.4 34 km
Jul 30, 1992 12 km E of Iturbide, Mexico M4.3 147 km
Jul 21, 2020 28 km SSW of Huachichil, Mexico M4.2 150 km
Sep 20, 2000 11 km SSW of Iturbide, Mexico M4.2 130 km
Apr 17, 2006 21 km WNW of La Ascensión, Mexico M4.1 104 km
Jun 25, 2013 22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico M4.0 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Alex (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Alex Category 2 178 km
2005 Emily Category 2 248 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 215 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in Warmest
July 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
August 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in Wettest
October 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in
November 62°F (16°C) 0.4 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in

Matehuala has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 57°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Matehuala

Institution Type Founded Website
CECATI 131 College - ,
Colegio Amado Nervo College - ,
Colegio Real del Fraile College - ,
Instituto Matel College - ,
Instituto Tecnológico de Matehuala University - ,
UASLP Campus Altiplano University - ,
Universidad de Matehuala University - ,

Schools in Matehuala

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Maria Del Carmen Castillo Morales - - - -
Kinder Melchor Ocampo - - - -
Escuela Primaria Benemerito de las Américas - - - -
Secundaria Federal #1 Francisco Zarco - - - -
Escuela Secundaria Ponciano Arriaga - - - -
Escuela Primaria "Club de Leones" - - - -
CONALEP 094 - - - -
CBTIS 151 - - - -
Secundaria Tristán Vera - - - -
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Radio Stations near Matehuala

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Universidad (UASLP) (Matehuala) - 91.9 FM - XHUASM-FM - Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí - Matehuala, San Luis Potosí 91.9 fm, américa MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Matehuala

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo municipal

Hotels in Matehuala

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Casa Real
Hotel Del Parque
Las Palmas midway inn

Restaurants in Matehuala

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Noria
Mini-parador
Parador Matehuala, Tortas Las Sevillanas

Cafes in Matehuala

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafetería

Cinemas in Matehuala

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cine las americas
Cinemagic

Theatres in Matehuala

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Manuel José Othon

Dentists in Matehuala

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gabinete de Radiologia Dental

Bus Stations in Matehuala

4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Central de Autobuses
Colectivos
Terminal 57
Transport to Real de Catorce

Gas Stations in Matehuala

15 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mobil
MX #3083958863
MX #3084003239
MX #3084003240
MX #3084003241
MX #3084049004
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Poca Luz

Banks in Matehuala

8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banamex
Banco Ahorro Famsa
Bancomer
Bancomer
Banorte
Banorte
HSBC
Santander

Shopping Malls in Matehuala

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Plaza Roble
Plaza Roble

Stadiums & Teams in Matehuala

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Airports Near Matehuala

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(DELETE)Cedros Mine-Small Airport
Charcas Airport-Small Airport
El Tigre Airport-Small Airport
Engineer Manuel Moreno Torres National Airport-Small Airport
Santa Ana de Vanegas Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Matehuala

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción
Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Ultimos Días
La Concepción
San Francisco de Asis

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

Around Matehuala

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 11
Hospitals 3
Pharmacies 4
Restaurants 3
Supermarkets 1
Banks 8
Museums 1
Hotels 3
Parks 47

🇲🇽 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 Matehuala

What is the population of Matehuala?

Matehuala has a population of 77,328 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 265 people per square mile, spread across 291.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Matehuala?

Matehuala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.9 inches.

How is the job market in Matehuala?

The job market in Matehuala is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 22 business establishments in the area, including 3 restaurants and food service locations.

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