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Peña Blanca, Mexico

Querétaro · Mexico

Peña Blanca is a small town in Querétaro, Mexico with a population of 510. Elevation: 4,131 ft (1,259 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

510 Population 2/sq mi density
4,131 ft Elevation 1,259 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
19.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population510
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.2%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain19.1 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation4,131 ft (1,259 m)
Population510
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation4,131 ft (1,259 m)
Coordinates21.0396°, -99.7315°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceQuerétaro
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation19.1 inches (485 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Peña Blanca

Peña Blanca is a small town in Mexico (Querétaro) with a population of 510. The city sits at an elevation of 4,131 feet (1,259 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 16 business establishments.

Income: Peña Blanca vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)16

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Peña Blanca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 301 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 19.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,131 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average65.9°F
22% above Mexico avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,131 ft (1,259 m)
Area272.3 sq mi (705.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates21.0396°N, 99.7315°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.1"
50% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.94"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 23, 2013.

Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 87 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 44 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 59 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 77 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 49 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 117 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 62 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 72 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 72 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 98 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 95 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 75 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 110 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 87 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 17 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 77 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 116 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 84 km
Jun 4, 2000 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico M3.7 133 km
Jan 24, 2006 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M3.7 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 220 km
2017 Katia Category 1 278 km
2007 Dean Category 2 260 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 280 km
2000 Keith Category 1 257 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 220 km
1993 Gert Category 2 149 km
1990 Diana Category 2 243 km
1988 Debby Category 1 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (190 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
July 69°F (20°C) 3.1 in
August 69°F (20°C) 3.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Wettest
October 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
December 60°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest

Peña Blanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 59°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and December the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Peña Blanca

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
620 MP3

Museums in Peña Blanca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Comunitario de Pinal de Amoles General Tomás Mejía
Museo Comunitario Ex convento de Bucareli
Museo Comunitario Real y Minas de las Escanelas
Museo del Huapango

Farmers Markets in Peña Blanca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal San Joaquin

Airports Near Peña Blanca

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Cadereyta AirportSmall Airport
Isaac Castro Sahade AirportSmall Airport
Jalpan AirstripSmall Airport
La Begoña AirportSmall Airport
Quinta Palos 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 Peña Blanca

What is the population of Peña Blanca?

Peña Blanca has a population of 510 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 272.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Peña Blanca?

Peña Blanca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.1 inches.

How is the job market in Peña Blanca?

The job market in Peña Blanca is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 16 business establishments in the area.

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