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Pericotepec, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Pericotepec is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 1,479. Elevation: 6,263 ft (1,909 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

1,479 Population 7/sq mi density
6,263 ft Elevation 1,909 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
13.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,479
Density7/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain13.6 in/yr
Sunny Days364/yr
Elevation6,263 ft (1,909 m)
Population1,479
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation6,263 ft (1,909 m)
Coordinates18.6067°, -97.6310°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation13.6 inches (346 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pericotepec

Pericotepec is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 1,479. The city sits at an elevation of 6,263 feet (1,909 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 47 business establishments.

Income: Pericotepec vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)47

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Pericotepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 364 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 13.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,263 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,263 ft (1,909 m)
Area209.6 sq mi (542.8 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates18.6067°N, 97.6310°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.6"
64% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.33"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

180 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 91 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 32 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 137 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 78 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 143 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 103 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 113 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 50 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 148 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 81 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 49 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 113 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 84 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 122 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 107 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 83 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 118 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 98 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 119 km
Sep 7, 2010 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.5 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 242 km
2024 John Category 3 259 km
2023 Otis Category 5 300 km
2021 Grace Category 3 211 km
2017 Katia Category 2 229 km
2017 Max Category 1 251 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 189 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 236 km
2010 Karl Category 3 93 km
2007 Dean Category 2 213 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 218 km
2005 Stan Category 1 288 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 255 km
1993 Gert Category 2 286 km
1990 Diana Category 2 256 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 239 km
1988 Debby Category 1 235 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 61 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 71 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 76 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 90 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 111 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 114 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 121 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 124 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 137 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 150 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in
February 60°F (15°C) 0.2 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
April 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in
November 60°F (15°C) 0.3 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest

Pericotepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 58°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and December the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Pericotepec

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Mejor 90.7 (US) regional mexican MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor 97.7 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Pericotepec

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Evolutions museum
Evolutions museum
Museo Comunitario de Cuacnopalan
Museo Comunitario Tlamayocan
Museo de sitio de Teteles de Santo Nombre

Libraries in Pericotepec

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivo historico Tehuacán0.0
Archivo historico Tehuacán0.0

Farmers Markets in Pericotepec

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Purisima
Lic. Benito Juarez
Mercado 16 de Marzo
Mercado Amador Hernandez El portillo
Mercado Amador Hernandez El portillo
Mercado Municipal Benito Juárez

Airports Near Pericotepec

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hermanos Serdán International AirportPBCLarge Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall Airport
Tlaxcala AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Pericotepec

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clínica Independencia
MEDICAL CENTER

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 Pericotepec

What is the population of Pericotepec?

Pericotepec has a population of 1,479 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 209.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pericotepec?

Pericotepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 364 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.6 inches.

How is the job market in Pericotepec?

The job market in Pericotepec is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 47 business establishments in the area.

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