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Melchor Ocampo, Mexico

Nuevo León · Mexico

Melchor Ocampo is a small town in Nuevo León, Mexico with a population of 579. Elevation: 837 ft (255 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

579 Population 1/sq mi density
837 ft Elevation 255 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
22.7 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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People

Population579
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain22.7 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation837 ft (255 m)
Population579
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation837 ft (255 m)
Coordinates26.0550°, -99.5438°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceNuevo León
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation22.7 inches (576 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Melchor Ocampo

Melchor Ocampo is a small town in Mexico (Nuevo León) with a population of 579. The city sits at an elevation of 837 feet (255 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.7 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 19 business establishments.

Income: Melchor Ocampo vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.9%
64% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Melchor Ocampo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 837 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation837 ft (255 m)
Area543.0 sq mi (1,406.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates26.0550°N, 99.5438°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.7"
40% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.41"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.2 on May 12, 2025.

Apr 6, 2004 18 km ESE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.5 98 km
Jun 14, 2009 35 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.4 87 km
May 29, 2012 31 km NW of San Carlos, Mexico M4.3 148 km
May 12, 2025 13 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.2 90 km
Jan 19, 2014 12 km SSW of China, Mexico M4.1 57 km
Mar 18, 2014 18 km E of Pueblo Nuevo, Mexico M4.1 66 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km S of San Pedro Garza García, Mexico M4.0 99 km
Feb 11, 2014 31 km SSE of China, Mexico M4.0 81 km
Mar 2, 2014 15 km SW of China, Mexico M4.0 54 km
Mar 4, 2014 27 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M4.0 61 km
Nov 25, 2013 23 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M4.0 59 km
Dec 22, 2013 19 km NE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.0 73 km
Nov 30, 2013 26 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M3.9 62 km
Mar 5, 2014 18 km SSW of China, Mexico M3.9 64 km
Aug 30, 2016 11 km N of Los Ramones, Mexico M3.6 30 km
Nov 26, 2013 22 km S of China, Mexico M3.6 69 km
Nov 16, 1991 Coahuila-Nuevo Leon border region, Mexico M3.6 105 km
Mar 16, 2022 5 km SW of Santiago, Mexico M3.4 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Hanna (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Hanna Category 1 165 km
2010 Alex Category 2 246 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 181 km
2005 Emily Category 3 145 km
2003 Erika Category 1 217 km
1999 Bret Category 4 185 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 178 km
1983 Barry Category 1 217 km
1980 Allen Category 3 141 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LA PALOMA (1,214 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 LA PALOMA 1,214 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in
May 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in
June 84°F (29°C) 2.4 in
July 85°F (30°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 85°F (30°C) 2.6 in
September 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
December 58°F (15°C) 0.9 in

Melchor Ocampo has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 57°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.4") and March the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Melchor Ocampo

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 92.3 (Cadereyta) - 92.3 FM - XHPCMQ-FM - Grupo Edikam - Cadereyta, Querétaro 92.3 fm, américa AAC+ 32 kbps

Airports Near Melchor Ocampo

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Monterrey International AirportMTYLarge Airport
Del Norte International AirportNTRMedium Airport
Aerodeportes AirfieldSmall Airport
Agrodesarrollo Carbonera AirportSmall Airport
Agualeguas National AirportSmall Airport
Agualeguas Old AirportSmall Airport
Arroyo Carrizalejos AirportSmall Airport
Charming Campestre AirportSmall Airport
Club de Vuelo Cadereyta AirfieldSmall Airport
El Carrizo AirportSmall Airport
El Guajuco AirportSmall Airport
El Nejo AirstripSmall Airport
El Retorno AirportSmall Airport
Francisco Bruno Barrera AirportSmall Airport
La Gloria AirportSmall Airport
Potrerillos AirstripSmall Airport
Rancho El Mezquitito Airfield / Miguel Alemán AerodromeSmall Airport
Rancho La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Rancho San Francisco AirportSmall Airport
Rancho San Salvador Northeast AirportSmall Airport
Rio Grande City Municipal AirportSmall Airport
San Felipe AirportSmall Airport
Santa Maria Paras AirstripSmall Airport
Sergio Perez de León AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Monterrey

🇲🇽 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 Melchor Ocampo

What is the population of Melchor Ocampo?

Melchor Ocampo has a population of 579 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 543.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Melchor Ocampo?

Melchor Ocampo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.7 inches.

How is the job market in Melchor Ocampo?

The unemployment rate in Melchor Ocampo is 5.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 19 business establishments in the area.

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