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Palomas, Mexico

San Luis Potosí · Mexico

Palomas is a small town in San Luis Potosí, Mexico with a population of 2,676. Elevation: 3,356 ft (1,023 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

2,676 Population 2/sq mi density
3,356 ft Elevation 1,023 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
15.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,676
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain15.4 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation3,356 ft (1,023 m)
Population2,676
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation3,356 ft (1,023 m)
Coordinates22.4812°, -99.8492°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSan Luis Potosí
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation15.4 inches (390 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palomas

Palomas is a small town in Mexico (San Luis Potosí) with a population of 2,676. The city sits at an elevation of 3,356 feet (1,023 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 86 business establishments.

Income: Palomas vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)86

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Palomas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 308 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 15.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,356 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average70.4°F
30% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,356 ft (1,023 m)
Area1,415.1 sq mi (3,665.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates22.4812°N, 99.8492°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.4"
60% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.83"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 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 74 km
Jun 5, 2023 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M4.6 67 km
Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 85 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 132 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 104 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 109 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 148 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 124 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 83 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 145 km
Jun 25, 2013 22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico M4.0 137 km
Aug 23, 1993 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico M4.0 52 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 124 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 129 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 137 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 121 km
Apr 8, 1998 21 km SE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M3.3 120 km
Feb 17, 1993 10 km NNE of Arroyo Seco, Mexico M3.2 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Alex (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Alex Category 2 176 km
2000 Keith Category 1 201 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 242 km
1993 Gert Category 2 222 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
March 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
May 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 2.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in
August 75°F (24°C) 1.9 in
September 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in Wettest
October 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in

Palomas has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 61°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Palomas

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radiomaya дисскусии, знакомства MP3 128 kbps

Airports Near Palomas

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Campo Ríoverde National AirportSmall Airport
Ciudad Tula AirportSmall Airport
El Palmar Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Sigma AirstripSmall 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 Palomas

What is the population of Palomas?

Palomas has a population of 2,676 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,415.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palomas?

Palomas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.4 inches.

How is the job market in Palomas?

The job market in Palomas is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 86 business establishments in the area.

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