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Pánuco, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Pánuco is a mid-size city in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 40,754. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

40,754 Population 23/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
36.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Pánuco

Pánuco is a city in the Mexican state of Veracruz, located in the state's Huasteca Alta region. It serves as the municipal seat of the surrounding Pánuco Municipality. It stands on the banks of the Río Pánuco.

People

Population40,754
Density23/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain36.4 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population40,754
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates22.0538°, -98.1819°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation36.4 inches (925 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pánuco

Pánuco is a mid-size city in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 40,754. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,304 business establishments.

Income: Pánuco vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)1,304

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Pánuco

Pánuco has an average annual temperature of 25.1°C (77°F). The hottest month is May (29.4°C), the coldest is Jan (19.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1158 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.3°C / 67°F 7.2° / 31.5° 82.6
Feb 20.1°C / 68°F 7° / 34.3° 27.3
Mar 23.8°C / 75°F 11.8° / 39.8° 31.8
Apr 27.2°C / 81°F 16.2° / 42.4° 71.8
May 29.4°C / 85°F 22.2° / 41.3° 106.2
Jun 29.3°C / 85°F 22.7° / 40° 156.4
Jul 28.5°C / 83°F 23.2° / 36.4° 103.6
Aug 28.9°C / 84°F 23.3° / 36.5° 105.6
Sep 27.8°C / 82°F 20.9° / 35.2° 233.5
Oct 25.3°C / 78°F 14.2° / 34.3° 128.3
Nov 22°C / 72°F 11.3° / 31.2° 70.5
Dec 20.2°C / 68°F 8.9° / 31.8° 40.4
Pánuco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 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 36.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average76.8°F
42% above Mexico avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area1,773.5 sq mi (4,593.4 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates22.0538°N, 98.1819°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.4"
4% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.83"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 21, 2011.

Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 138 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 145 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 147 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 121 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 134 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 125 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 123 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 86 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 142 km
Aug 23, 1993 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico M4.0 126 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 129 km
Apr 8, 1998 21 km SE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M3.3 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 180 km
2017 Katia Category 2 193 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 281 km
2013 Ingrid Category 1 215 km
2010 Alex Category 2 208 km
2007 Dean Category 2 195 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 206 km
2000 Keith Category 1 67 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 71 km
1993 Gert Category 2 107 km
1990 Diana Category 2 152 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 235 km
1988 Debby Category 1 176 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in Driest
April 80°F (26°C) 0.9 in
May 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in
June 84°F (29°C) 5.9 in Warmest
July 83°F (28°C) 6.1 in
August 83°F (28°C) 5.3 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in
November 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in
December 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in

Pánuco has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 66°F in January to 84°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.8") and March the driest (0.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Pánuco

Institution Type Founded Website
Cecyte Plantel N°5 University - ,
Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Pánuco University - ,

Schools in Pánuco

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Doctor Edmundo Guzman Neyra - - - -
Escuela Primaria Artículo 123 - - - -
Escuela Primaria Estatal Desiderio Pavón - - - -
Escuela Primaria Federal Dr. Edmundo Guzmán Neyra - - - -
Escuela Primaria "Emiliano Zapata" Ford 110 - - - -
Escuela de Bachilleres "Pánuco" - - - -
Centro de Bachillerato Tecnológico, Industrial y de Servicios 55 - - - -
Escuela Secundaria Técnica 35 - - - -
Escuela Secundaria General "Lázaro Cárdenas del Río" - - - -
Escuela Secundaria Oficial - - - -
Escuela Primaria Benito Juárez - - - -
Escuela Secundaria Nocturna "Essington T. Trimmer Díaz" - - - -
Escuela Primaria Francisco I. Madero - - - -
Escuela Primaria San Manuel 10 de Mayo - - - -
Cobaev 59 Panuco - - - -
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Radio Stations near Pánuco

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Boom FM (Tampico) - 104.7 FM - XHERP-FM - Grupo AS - Tampico, Tamaulipas 104.7 fm, américa MP3
BOOM FM 104.7 (Tampico) - 104.7 FM - XHERP-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Tampico, Tamaulipas 104.7 fm, 80s MP3
Arroba FM (Tampico) - 93.5 FM - XHPP-FM - Radiorama Tamaulipas - Tampico, Tamaulipas 93.5 fm, @fm MP3
VOX FM Radio Hits 89.3 (Tampico) - 89.3 FM - XHTOT-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Tampico, Tamaulipas 89.3 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
EXA FM 95.3 (Tampico) - 95.3 FM - XHOX-FM - MVS Radio - Tampico, Tamaulipas 95.3 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
W RADIO 100.9 (Tampico) - 100.9 FM - XHS-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Tampico, Tamaulipas 100.9 fm, américa MP3
ARROBA FM 93.5 (Tampico) - 93.5 FM - XHPP-FM - Radiorama Tamaulipas - Tampico, Tamaulipas 93.5 fm, @fm MP3
LOS40 Tampico - 97.7 FM - XHRW-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Tampico, Tamaulipas 97.7 fm, américa MP3

Farmers Markets in Pánuco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Juárez

Hotels in Pánuco

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Plaza

Restaurants in Pánuco

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pollos y carnes asadas "La Colmena"

Clinics in Pánuco

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud

Bus Stations in Pánuco

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ADO Pánuco
Central Camionera Panuco

Gas Stations in Pánuco

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gas Hilda
Gasolinera "Servicio de Combustibles Pánuco"
Gasolinera "Super Servicio de las Huastecas"
Gasolinería "Aburto"
Gasolineria "El jaibo"

Banks in Pánuco

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banamex
Banco del Bienestar
Bancomer
Santander

Airports Near Pánuco

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco Javier Mina International AirportTAMMedium Airport
Aero Fumigaciones David Airport-Small Airport
Aerofumigaciones El Primo Airport-Small Airport
Benny Airport-Small Airport
Cabo Rojo Airstrip-Small Airport
Campo Verde Airport-Small Airport
Cruz Negra Airstrip-Small Airport
Cuatro Caminos Airport-Small Airport
Cuestecitas Airport-Small Airport
Ejido González Airport-Small Airport
El Frater Airport-Small Airport
El Limonal Airport-Small Airport
El Rocio Airstrip-Small Airport
El Siete Airport-Small Airport
Hualul Airport-Small Airport
Husky Airport-Small Airport
Isla del Toro Airstrip-Small Airport
Isla Fronton Airport-Small Airport
Isla Juana Ramirez Airstrip-Small Airport
Ju-Bar Airport-Small Airport
La Chijolosa Airport-Small Airport
La Ensenada Airport-Small Airport
La Escondida Airport-Small Airport
La Mesa Airstrip-Small Airport
La Nueva Gloria Airport-Small Airport
La Poza Airport-Small Airport
La Simiente Airstrip-Small Airport
Lindavista Airstrip-Small Airport
Los Aztecas Airport-Small Airport
Los Aztecas I Airstrip-Small Airport
Los Cerones Airport-Small Airport
Malvinas Airstrip-Small Airport
Moctezuma Airport-Small Airport
Montañas del Gualul Airport-Small Airport
Nuevo Temalacaco Airport-Small Airport
Piedra de Cal Airport-Small Airport
Plan de Iguala Airport-Small Airport
Promesa Airport-Small Airport
Proveedora Agrícola de Tampico Airport-Small Airport
Rancho Don Ricardo Airstrip-Small Airport
Rancho El Bernal Airport-Small Airport
Rancho El Casco Airport-Small Airport
Rancho El Trofis Airport-Small Airport
Rancho Los Pinos Airport-Small Airport
Rancho Peñitas Airport-Small Airport
Rancho Santo Domingo Airport-Small Airport
Tampachiche Airport-Small Airport
Tamuín National AirportTSLSmall Airport
Tancasneque Airport-Small Airport
Tanchijol Airstrip-Small 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 Pánuco

What is the population of Pánuco?

Pánuco has a population of 40,754 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 1,773.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pánuco?

Pánuco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.4 inches.

How is the job market in Pánuco?

The job market in Pánuco is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,304 business establishments in the area.

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