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Nuevo León, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Nuevo León is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 2,782. Elevation: 3,707 ft (1,130 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

2,782 Population 148/sq mi density
3,707 ft Elevation 1,130 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
69.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Nuevo León

Nuevo León

Nuevo León, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Nuevo León, is a state in northeastern Mexico. The state borders the Mexican states of Tamaulipas, Coahuila, Zacatecas, and San Luis Potosi, and has an extremely narrow international border with the U.S. state of Texas. Covering 64,156 square kilometers and with a population of 5.78 million people, Nuevo León is the thirteenth-largest federal entity by area and the seventh-most populous as of 2020.

People

Population2,782
Density148/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain69.2 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Elevation3,707 ft (1,130 m)
Population2,782
Population Density148 / sq mi
Elevation3,707 ft (1,130 m)
Coordinates16.4863°, -92.5714°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation69.2 inches (1,758 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nuevo León

Nuevo León is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 2,782. The city sits at an elevation of 3,707 feet (1,130 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 89 business establishments.

Income: Nuevo León vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)89

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Nuevo León

Nuevo León has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (13.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1153 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.8°C / 57°F 6.7° / 20.8° 3.3
Feb 14.9°C / 59°F 7.2° / 22.6° 11.7
Mar 16.1°C / 61°F 8.2° / 24° 16.9
Apr 17.6°C / 64°F 9.5° / 25.6° 45.0
May 18°C / 64°F 11.2° / 24.8° 140.8
Jun 18°C / 64°F 12.3° / 23.8° 221.6
Jul 17.8°C / 64°F 11.5° / 24.1° 147.0
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 11.9° / 24.4° 177.7
Sep 18°C / 64°F 12.1° / 23.8° 233.8
Oct 16.6°C / 62°F 10.7° / 22.5° 101.7
Nov 14.8°C / 59°F 8.4° / 21.2° 39.0
Dec 13.8°C / 57°F 6.6° / 21° 14.2
Nuevo León enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 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 69.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,707 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above Mexico avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,707 ft (1,130 m)
Area18.8 sq mi (48.7 km²)
Population Density148/sq mi
Coordinates16.4863°N, 92.5714°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.2"
82% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.26"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

586 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 103 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 57 km
Nov 28, 2001 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico M6.4 117 km
Jan 16, 2002 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico M6.4 125 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 85 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 141 km
Jan 19, 2001 6 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico M6.0 122 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 34 km
Oct 17, 2000 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico M5.8 120 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 5 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 129 km
Jan 17, 2009 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico M5.8 85 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 123 km
Jan 9, 2001 7 km NE of Nuevo Milenio Valdivia, Mexico M5.6 110 km
Sep 1, 2012 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico M5.5 36 km
Aug 12, 2019 7 km NE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M5.5 136 km
Jan 12, 2015 18 km W of El Palmarcito, Mexico M5.5 142 km
Feb 8, 2002 7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico M5.4 62 km
Sep 1, 2015 4 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico M5.4 123 km
May 23, 2016 9 km WSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 145 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS Meteorological 50.0 m 19 69 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (120 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 120 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 159 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in
April 79°F (26°C) 1.1 in
May 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in Warmest
June 78°F (25°C) 10.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 7.6 in
August 76°F (24°C) 8.1 in
September 76°F (24°C) 11.3 in Wettest
October 74°F (24°C) 5.1 in
November 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in
December 71°F (21°C) 0.5 in

Nuevo León has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 64°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.3") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Nuevo León

27 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
XHEXA "Exa FM" 104.9 FM Mexico City, DF electronica, latin pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ranchito (Morelia) - 102.5 FM - XHRPA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Morelia, MI 102.5, 102.5 fm AAC+ 64 kbps
XHSH-FM "Amor 95.3" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, mexico city AAC+ 48 kbps
Roca Fm Clasicos Mexico 60s, 70s MP3 320 kbps
XHSON "Beat" 100.9 FM Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, lounge MP3 48 kbps
Free FM 80´s Mexico #80s, 1980s MP3 320 kbps
XERED "Radio RED" 1110 AM Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, news AAC+ 32 kbps
XHMO-FM 93.9 "Radio Disney" Morelia, MC morelia, pop AAC+ 56 kbps
XHFO "Radio RED" 92.1 FM Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, grc AAC+ 32 kbps
XEJP-FM "Joya 93.7" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, contemporary music AAC+ 32 kbps
XERC-FM 97.7 "Radio Centro" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, contemporary hits AAC+ 32 kbps
La Ke Buena Comitán - 92.5 FM - XHFRT-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Comitán, Chiapas 92.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
XEL-AM 1260 "La Comadre" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, grupera AAC+ 48 kbps
XEX 730 "W Deportes" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, mexico city AAC+ 128 kbps
XEQR "Radio Centro" 1030 AM Mexico City, DF mexico city, talk AAC+ 32 kbps
BOOM FM 101.5 (Comitán) - 101.5 FM - XHPCOM-FM - Boom FM - Comitán, Chiapas 101.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
XHPOP-FM 99.3 "Radio Disney" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, dance AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio IMER (Comitán) - 107.9 FM / 540 AM - XHEMIT-FM / XEMIT-AM - IMER - Comitán, CS 107.9, 107.9 fm MP3 64 kbps
Sensitiva 88.3 (Maravatio) - 88.3 FM - XHPVAT-FM - Grupo LCL Comunicaciones - Maravatío, MI 88.3, 88.3 fm MP3 160 kbps
La Grande de Michoacán (Zitácuaro) - 95.1 FM - XHLX-FM - Zitácuaro, Michoacán 95.1, 95.1 fm AAC
LOS40 Comitán - 95.7 FM - XHCTS-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Comitán, Chiapas 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Nueva (Comitán) - 92.5 FM - XHFRT-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Comitán, CS 92.5, 92.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cañón (Comitán) - 92.5 FM - XHFRT-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Comitán, Chiapas 92.5 fm, abc radio MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Comitán - 95.7 FM - XHCTS-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Comitán, CS 95.7, 95.7 fm MP3 128 kbps
2021 FM - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, MI 92.3, 92.3 fm MP3 192 kbps
Radio Nicolita public, pública MP3 128 kbps
Radio Nicolaita cultura, cultural MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Nuevo León

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum of Amber

Libraries in Nuevo León

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Ejidal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Cafe y librería de oscasion0.0

Farmers Markets in Nuevo León

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Dulces y Artesanías
Mercado Merposur
Mercado Merposur
Mercaltos
Mercaltos

Stadiums & Teams in Nuevo León

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Nuevo León

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angel Albino Corzo International AirportTGZMedium Airport
Terán Air BaseMedium Airport
Comitan AirportSmall Airport
Miguel Aleman AirportSmall Airport
San Antonio Copalar AirportCJTSmall Airport
San Luis de Ocosingo AirportSmall Airport
Yalcok 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 Nuevo León

What is the population of Nuevo León?

Nuevo León has a population of 2,782 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 148 people per square mile, spread across 18.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nuevo León?

Nuevo León enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 69.2 inches.

How is the job market in Nuevo León?

The job market in Nuevo León is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 89 business establishments in the area.

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