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Palma de la Cruz, Mexico

San Luis Potosí · Mexico

Palma de la Cruz is a small town in San Luis Potosí, Mexico with a population of 695. Elevation: 6,027 ft (1,837 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

695 Population 4/sq mi density
6,027 ft Elevation 1,837 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
14.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population695
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain14.9 in/yr
Sunny Days348/yr
Elevation6,027 ft (1,837 m)
Population695
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation6,027 ft (1,837 m)
Coordinates22.2278°, -100.8706°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSan Luis Potosí
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation14.9 inches (378 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palma de la Cruz

Palma de la Cruz is a small town in Mexico (San Luis Potosí) with a population of 695. The city sits at an elevation of 6,027 feet (1,837 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 22 business establishments.

Income: Palma de la Cruz vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)22

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Palma de la Cruz

Palma de la Cruz has an average annual temperature of 17.5°C (64°F). The hottest month is May (20.9°C), the coldest is Jan (12.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 358 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.9°C / 55°F 3.5° / 22.3° 13.8
Feb 15.2°C / 59°F 5.1° / 25.2° 10.2
Mar 17.3°C / 63°F 7.2° / 27.4° 7.4
Apr 19.9°C / 68°F 9.4° / 30.4° 9.4
May 20.9°C / 70°F 11° / 30.8° 36.3
Jun 20.7°C / 69°F 12.5° / 28.9° 50.9
Jul 19.7°C / 67°F 11.9° / 27.5° 60.6
Aug 19.6°C / 67°F 11.4° / 27.8° 52.8
Sep 19°C / 66°F 11.8° / 26.1° 66.8
Oct 17.3°C / 63°F 9.1° / 25.5° 29.0
Nov 14.7°C / 58°F 5.8° / 23.6° 10.9
Dec 13.2°C / 56°F 3.9° / 22.4° 10.2
Palma de la Cruz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 14.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,027 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average60.8°F
13% above Mexico avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,027 ft (1,837 m)
Area196.0 sq mi (507.6 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates22.2278°N, 100.8706°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.9"
61% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.60"
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 M5.0 123 km
Jun 5, 2023 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M4.6 115 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 146 km
Feb 17, 1993 10 km NNE of Arroyo Seco, Mexico M3.2 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Alex Category 1 267 km
1993 Gert Category 1 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in
August 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 2.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
November 60°F (15°C) 0.3 in
December 56°F (14°C) 0.4 in

Palma de la Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 55°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Palma de la Cruz

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Heroínas Mexicanas
Secundaria Valle de la Palma
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Radio Stations near Palma de la Cruz

33 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
W Radio San Luis Potosí - 100.1 FM - XHPM-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 100.1, 100.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
Candela (San Luis Potosí) - 94.1 FM - XHRASA-FM - Cadena RASA - San Luis Potosí, SL 94.1, 94.1 fm MP3
MAS FM 99.3 (San Luis Potosí) - 99.3 FM - XHTL-FM - MG Radio - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 2000s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Cielos Abiertos 94.7 FM (Ciudad Valles) - 94.7 FM - Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí MP3 128 kbps
Cielos Abiertos 94.7 FM (Ciudad Valles) - Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 San Luis Potosí - 103.9 FM - XHEWA-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 103.9, 103.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
100.1 W Radio (San Luis Potosí) - 100.1 FM - XHPM-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 100.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Azteka Radio (Ciudad Fernández) - Online - Ciudad Fernández, San Luis Potosí MP3 128 kbps
Buenavista Radio 102.9 FM (Ciudad Valles) - 102.9 FM - Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí MP3 320 kbps
XHNB-FM "Amor 95.3" San Luis Potosi, SL musica romantica, san luis potosi AAC+ 48 kbps
Azteka Radio banda, cumbia MP3 128 kbps
XHQK-FM 98.5 "La Comadre" San Luis Potosi, SL grupera, san luis potosi AAC+ 48 kbps
Azteka Radio San Luis Potosí MP3 128 kbps
MIX San Luis Potosí - 98.5 FM - XHQK-FM - Grupo ACIR - San Luis Potosí, SL 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
Buenavista Radio 102.9 FM San Luis Potosí MP3 320 kbps
Trión San Luis - 90.1 FM - XHSMR-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 90.1, 90.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
AMOR 95.3 (San Luis Potosí) - 95.3 FM - XHNB-FM - Grupo ACIR - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 95.3 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
FACTOR 96.1 (San Luis Potosí) - 96.1 FM - XHOB-FM - MG Comunicación - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 96.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
VOX FM Radio Hits 96.9 (San Luis Potosí) - 96.9 FM - XHOD-FM - Global Media - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 96.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Imagen (San Luis Potosí) - 103.1 FM - XHEPO-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 103.1, 103.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
La Ke Buena San Luis Potosí - 105.7 FM - XHBM-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 105.7, 105.7 fm MP3 128 kbps
Amor San Luis Potosí - 95.3 FM - XHNB-FM - Grupo ACIR - San Luis Potosí, SL 95.3, 95.3 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
EXA FM 102.1 (San Luis Potosí) - 102.1 FM - XHESL-FM - MG Radio - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 102.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Espectacular 91.7 FM (Rioverde) - 91.7 FM - Rioverde, San Luis Potosí AAC+ 128 kbps
Espectacular 91.7 FM San Luis Potosí AAC+ 128 kbps
VOX Love Station San Luis Potosí - 96.9 FM - XHOD-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 96.9, 96.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM San Luis Potosí - 102.1 FM - XHESL-FM - MG Radio - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 102.1 fm, contemporary hits AAC+ 64 kbps
Cielos Abiertos 94.7 FM bible, cristiana MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor San Luis Potosí - 90.9 FM - XHWZ-FM - MG Radio - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 90.9 fm, aquí nomás AAC+ 64 kbps
W RADIO 100.1 (San Luis Potosí) - 100.1 FM - XHPM-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 100.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Q San Luis Potosí 95.7 FM banda, globalmedia MP3 128 kbps
Más FM (San Luis Potosí) - 99.3 FM - XHTL-FM - MG Radio - San Luis Potosí, SL 1970s, 1980's MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 San Luis Potosí - 540 AM - XEWA-AM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 103.9, 103.9 fm MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Palma de la Cruz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antigua casa de moneda
Casa de la Cultura Potosina
Casa de la Cultura Potosina
Casa Museo de Manuel José Othón
Casa Museo de Manuel José Othón
Casa Socio-Cultural potosina Frida Kahlo
Centro Julián Carrillo
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo
Museo del Ferrocarril Jesús García Corona
Museo del Ferrocarril Jesús García Corona
Museo del Virreinato
Museo Federico Silva
Museo Laberinto de las Ciencias y las Artes
Museo Leonora Carrington
Museo Leonora Carrington
Museo Regional de Antropología e Historia
Museo Regional de Antropología e Historia
Museum of Masks

Libraries in Palma de la Cruz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca del Estado0.0
Biblioteca ITESM0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Nereo Rodríguez Barragán0.0
Biblioteca Pública Estatal Lic. Primo Feliciano Velázquez0.0
Biblioteca Pública Universitaria0.0
Centro de Información Ciencia Tecnología y Diseño CICTD0.0
CICBI Centro de Informacion en Ciencias Biomedicas0.0
Rafael Nieto Compeán0.0
Rafael Nieto Compeán0.0
Rafael Nieto Compeán0.0

Farmers Markets in Palma de la Cruz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bazaar Tangamanga
Ecomercado
Mercado Aviacion
Mercado Bicentenario
Mercado Camilo Arriaga
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado República
Mercado Revolución
Mercado San Luis 400
Pabellones

Breweries in Palma de la Cruz

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Imperial
Cervecería Imperial
Cervecería Imperial
Cervecería San Luis
Cervecería San Luis
Cervecería San Luis

Stadiums & Teams in Palma de la Cruz

TeamLeagueDivision
Auditorio Miguel Barragán
Estadio Alfonso Lastras
Estadio de Béisbol 20 de Noviembre
Estadio Santos de Soledad

Airports Near Palma de la Cruz

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ponciano Arriaga International AirportSLPMedium Airport
Rancho El JaralitoSmall Airport
Villa de Arista AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Palma de la Cruz

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Axioma Centro Médico
Axioma Centro Médico
Biónica lesiones deportivas
Biónica lesiones deportivas
Consultorios Médicos Lomas
CREE
Distrofia Muscular Progresiva
Imss 45
Imss 45
Instituto Temazcalli

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 Palma de la Cruz

What is the population of Palma de la Cruz?

Palma de la Cruz has a population of 695 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 196.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palma de la Cruz?

Palma de la Cruz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.9 inches.

How is the job market in Palma de la Cruz?

The job market in Palma de la Cruz is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 22 business establishments in the area.

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