Sign In Register

Palma Pegada, Mexico

San Luis Potosí · Mexico

Palma Pegada is a small town in San Luis Potosí, Mexico with a population of 1,516. Elevation: 7,280 ft (2,219 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

1,516 Population 1/sq mi density
7,280 ft Elevation 2,219 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
15.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

Discover Palma Pegada, Mexico

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population1,516
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.0%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain15.7 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation7,280 ft (2,219 m)
Population1,516
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation7,280 ft (2,219 m)
Coordinates22.7105°, -101.7919°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSan Luis Potosí
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation15.7 inches (398 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palma Pegada

Palma Pegada is a small town in Mexico (San Luis Potosí) with a population of 1,516. The city sits at an elevation of 7,280 feet (2,219 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 49 business establishments.

Income: Palma Pegada vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)49

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Palma Pegada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 15.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,280 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above Mexico avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,280 ft (2,219 m)
Area1,170.9 sq mi (3,032.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates22.7105°N, 101.7919°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.7"
59% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.56"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Sep 25, 1995.

Sep 25, 1995 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico M4.1 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Kenna (2002).

Year Name Category Closest
2002 Kenna Category 1 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in
February 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
July 69°F (20°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in Wettest
September 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in
October 62°F (16°C) 1.3 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in Coldest

Palma Pegada has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 55°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and March the driest (0.2").

View full weather details →

Museums in Palma Pegada

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Cultura El Carro
Centro Cultural

Libraries in Palma Pegada

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Leocadio Guerrero0.0

Airports Near Palma Pegada

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Charcas AirportSmall Airport
Salitral de Carrera AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Palma Pegada

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
UBR

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Palma Pegada.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Palma Pegada

What is the population of Palma Pegada?

Palma Pegada has a population of 1,516 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,170.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palma Pegada?

Palma Pegada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.7 inches.

How is the job market in Palma Pegada?

Palma Pegada has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 49 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Compare Palma Pegada with another city: