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Pericos, Mexico

Nayarit · Mexico

Pericos is a small town in Nayarit, Mexico with a population of 2,222. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

2,222 Population 7/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
48.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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About Pericos

Pericos

The Pericos de Puebla are a professional baseball team in the Mexican League based in Puebla. Their home ballpark is the Estadio de Béisbol Hermanos Serdán. Established in 1938, the Pericos have won five Mexican League championships in 1963, 1979, 1986, 2016, and 2023.

People

Population2,222
Density7/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain48.7 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population2,222
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates22.0493°, -105.3540°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceNayarit
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation48.7 inches (1,238 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pericos

Pericos is a small town in Mexico (Nayarit) with a population of 2,222. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 71 business establishments.

Income: Pericos vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)71

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Pericos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average78.1°F
45% above Mexico avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area322.4 sq mi (834.9 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates22.0493°N, 105.3540°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.7"
28% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 14.09"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Oct 3, 2024.

Jul 4, 2021 89 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M5.6 147 km
Sep 14, 2010 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M5.6 86 km
Feb 14, 1999 120 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M5.1 147 km
Sep 15, 2010 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M5.1 147 km
Feb 11, 2007 102 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M5.0 127 km
Jan 21, 2007 99 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M4.8 124 km
Mar 22, 2014 83 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.8 132 km
Oct 13, 1995 69 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 148 km
Jan 22, 2013 78 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 148 km
Sep 14, 2010 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M4.5 103 km
Sep 26, 2009 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.5 130 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 84 km
Jul 4, 2008 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico M4.4 53 km
Oct 3, 2024 120 km WSW of Palmar de Cuautla, Mexico M4.4 146 km
Sep 22, 2011 113 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M4.3 140 km
Mar 5, 2009 0 km WSW of San Francisco, Mexico M4.2 128 km
Jun 15, 2013 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico M4.2 118 km
Aug 12, 2007 59 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.2 130 km
Feb 29, 2004 87 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.2 130 km
Apr 26, 2017 98 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M4.2 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

23 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 169 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 16 km
2022 Orlene Category 3 106 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 227 km
2021 Nora Category 1 161 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 237 km
2018 Willa Category 4 83 km
2015 Patricia Category 4 199 km
2011 Jova Category 2 220 km
2006 Lane Category 3 152 km
2006 John Category 2 243 km
2002 Kenna Category 5 27 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 148 km
1995 Henriette Category 1 256 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 75 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 239 km
1989 Kiko Category 1 282 km
1987 Eugene Category 1 263 km
1986 Roslyn Category 1 194 km
1986 Newton Category 1 222 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isabel, Isla (59 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 59 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 135 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
April 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in
May 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
June 83°F (28°C) 3.6 in
July 83°F (29°C) 12.3 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 14.1 in Wettest
September 83°F (28°C) 11.4 in
October 82°F (28°C) 3.6 in
November 78°F (25°C) 1.2 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in

Pericos has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 71°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (14.1") and March the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Pericos

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA PATRONA 94.5 (Santiago) - 94.5 FM - XHSI-FM - Alica Medios - Santiago Ixcuintla, Nayarit 94.5 fm, alica medios MP3 96 kbps
Tuba Stereo (Tecuala) - 92.5 FM / 570 AM - XHETD-FM / XETD-AM - Alica Medios - Tecuala, NA 570, 570 am MP3
La patrona - 94.1 FM [Chihuahua, Chihuahua] music, news MP3 128 kbps
La patrona - 95.1 FM [Bocoyna, Chihuahua] music, news MP3 128 kbps
La Patrona (Acaponeta) - 98.1 FM - XHLH-FM - Alica Medios - Acaponeta, NA 98.1, 98.1 fm MP3

Museums in Pericos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo del Origen

Airports Near Pericos

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Amado Nervo National AirportTPQMedium Airport
Acaponeta AirportSmall Airport
Dolores Nay AirportSmall Airport
Jazmines de Coyultita AirstripSmall Airport
La Pochoteca AirportSmall Airport
Las Bugambilias AirportSmall Airport
Las Norias AirstripSmall Airport
Llano Grande AirstripSmall Airport
Loma Bonita de Puerta Azul AirportSmall Airport
Mesa de Los Huicholes AirstripSmall Airport
Mesa del Nayar AirportSmall Airport
Nahuatl AirstripSmall Airport
Pista Aérea de TuxpanSmall Airport
San Bias AirportSmall Airport
Teacapán Naval Air Station / Escuinapa National AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mazatlan

🇲🇽 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 Pericos

What is the population of Pericos?

Pericos has a population of 2,222 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 322.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pericos?

Pericos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.7 inches.

How is the job market in Pericos?

The job market in Pericos is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 71 business establishments in the area.

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