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Polocote de Arriba, Mexico

San Luis Potosí · Mexico

Polocote de Arriba is a small town in San Luis Potosí, Mexico with a population of 627. Elevation: 6,184 ft (1,885 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

627 Population 1/sq mi density
6,184 ft Elevation 1,885 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
17.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population627
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain17.0 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation6,184 ft (1,885 m)
Population627
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation6,184 ft (1,885 m)
Coordinates22.9586°, -101.1314°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSan Luis Potosí
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation17.0 inches (432 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Polocote de Arriba

Polocote de Arriba is a small town in Mexico (San Luis Potosí) with a population of 627. The city sits at an elevation of 6,184 feet (1,885 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 20 business establishments.

Income: Polocote de Arriba vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Polocote de Arriba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 305 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 17.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,184 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,184 ft (1,885 m)
Area563.1 sq mi (1,458.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates22.9586°N, 101.1314°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.0"
55% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 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 M5.0 105 km
Jun 5, 2023 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M4.6 101 km
Jun 4, 2004 5 km NNW of San Isidro, Mexico M4.4 112 km
Sep 25, 1995 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico M4.1 141 km
Jun 25, 2013 22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico M4.0 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Alex Category 1 246 km
1988 Gilbert Category 1 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 56°F (14°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
May 69°F (20°C) 1.9 in Warmest
June 69°F (20°C) 2.8 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 2.7 in
August 67°F (20°C) 2.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in

Polocote de Arriba has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 54°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.3").

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Museums in Polocote de Arriba

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Interactivo El Meteorito

Airports Near Polocote de Arriba

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ponciano Arriaga International AirportSLPMedium Airport
(DELETE)Cedros MineSmall Airport
Charcas AirportSmall Airport
Engineer Manuel Moreno Torres National AirportSmall Airport
Villa de Arista 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 Polocote de Arriba

What is the population of Polocote de Arriba?

Polocote de Arriba has a population of 627 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 563.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Polocote de Arriba?

Polocote de Arriba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.0 inches.

How is the job market in Polocote de Arriba?

The job market in Polocote de Arriba is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 20 business establishments in the area.

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