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Moctezuma, Mexico

San Luis Potosí · Mexico

Moctezuma is a small town in San Luis Potosí, Mexico with a population of 4,792. Elevation: 5,689 ft (1,734 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

4,792 Population 6/sq mi density
5,689 ft Elevation 1,734 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
16.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Moctezuma

Moctezuma

Moctezuma, San Luis Potosí is a town and municipality in the central Mexican state of San Luis Potosí.

People

Population4,792
Density6/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain16.3 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation5,689 ft (1,734 m)
Population4,792
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation5,689 ft (1,734 m)
Coordinates22.7479°, -101.0822°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSan Luis Potosí
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation16.3 inches (413 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Moctezuma

Moctezuma is a small town in Mexico (San Luis Potosí) with a population of 4,792. The city sits at an elevation of 5,689 feet (1,734 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 153 business establishments.

Income: Moctezuma vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)153

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Moctezuma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 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 16.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,689 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average62.7°F
16% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,689 ft (1,734 m)
Area754.7 sq mi (1,954.6 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates22.7479°N, 101.0822°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.3"
57% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 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 M5.0 106 km
Jun 5, 2023 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M4.6 100 km
Jun 4, 2004 5 km NNW of San Isidro, Mexico M4.4 133 km
Sep 25, 1995 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico M4.1 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Alex Category 1 252 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 62°F (16°C) 0.3 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
May 69°F (21°C) 1.8 in Warmest
June 69°F (21°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 67°F (20°C) 2.7 in
August 67°F (20°C) 2.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
November 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in

Moctezuma has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 54°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.3").

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Gas Stations in Moctezuma

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex
Pemex

Airports Near Moctezuma

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ponciano Arriaga International AirportSLPMedium Airport
(DELETE)Cedros MineSmall Airport
Charcas AirportSmall Airport
Villa de Arista AirportSmall 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 Moctezuma

What is the population of Moctezuma?

Moctezuma has a population of 4,792 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 754.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Moctezuma?

Moctezuma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.3 inches.

How is the job market in Moctezuma?

The job market in Moctezuma is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 153 business establishments in the area.

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