Portal de las Salinas, Mexico

Nuevo León · Mexico

Portal de las Salinas is a small town in Nuevo León, Mexico with a population of 2,671. Elevation: 1,424 ft (434 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,671 Population 30/sq mi density

1,424 ft Elevation 434 meters

72°F Avg Temperature 22°C

23.6 in Annual Rain

America / Monterrey Timezone

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Full City Profile

People

Population2,671

Density30/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)

Rain23.6 in/yr

Sunny Days293/yr

Elevation1,424 ft (434 m)

Population	2,671
Population Density	30 / sq mi
Elevation	1,424 ft (434 m)
Coordinates	25.9822°, -100.1433°
Timezone	America/Monterrey
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Nuevo León
Average Temperature	72°F (22°C)
January Average	57°F (14°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation	23.6 inches (600 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Portal de las Salinas

Portal de las Salinas is a small town in Mexico (Nuevo León) with a population of 2,671. The city sits at an elevation of 1,424 feet (434 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.6 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 85 business establishments.

Income: Portal de las Salinas vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.7%
	25% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	85

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Portal de las Salinas

Portal de las Salinas has an average annual temperature of 23.7°C (75°F). The hottest month is Aug (30°C), the coldest is Jan (15.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 697 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	15.9°C / 61°F	10.1° / 21.7°	17.5
Feb	18.2°C / 65°F	11.9° / 24.6°	16.4
Mar	21.8°C / 71°F	15.4° / 28.1°	23.2
Apr	25°C / 77°F	18.5° / 31.6°	32.3
May	27.6°C / 82°F	21.3° / 34°	46.2
Jun	29.7°C / 85°F	23.2° / 36.2°	55.2
Jul	29.5°C / 85°F	23.4° / 35.6°	97.8
Aug	30°C / 86°F	23.5° / 36.5°	80.5
Sep	27.1°C / 81°F	21.8° / 32.4°	214.5
Oct	24.1°C / 75°F	18.6° / 29.6°	60.8
Nov	19.3°C / 67°F	13.8° / 24.8°	28.4
Dec	16.2°C / 61°F	10.2° / 22.1°	24.1

Portal de las Salinas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,424 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	72.3°F
	34% above Mexico avg
January Average	57°F (14°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,424 ft (434 m)
Area	88.7 sq mi (229.8 km²)
Population Density	30/sq mi
Coordinates	25.9822°N, 100.1433°W
Timezone	America/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.6"

38% below Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 4.92"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.2 on May 12, 2025.

Jun 15, 2000	3 km NNE of Saltillo, Mexico	M4.6	104 km
Apr 6, 2004	18 km ESE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico	M4.5	109 km
Jun 14, 2009	35 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico	M4.4	112 km
Jul 30, 1992	12 km E of Iturbide, Mexico	M4.3	147 km
Jul 21, 2020	28 km SSW of Huachichil, Mexico	M4.2	137 km
May 12, 2025	13 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico	M4.2	101 km
Mar 18, 2014	18 km E of Pueblo Nuevo, Mexico	M4.1	81 km
Jan 19, 2014	12 km SSW of China, Mexico	M4.1	96 km
Dec 22, 2013	19 km NE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico	M4.0	87 km
Jan 20, 2010	4 km S of San Pedro Garza García, Mexico	M4.0	48 km
Nov 25, 2013	23 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico	M4.0	83 km
Mar 4, 2014	27 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico	M4.0	87 km
Mar 2, 2014	15 km SW of China, Mexico	M4.0	90 km
Feb 11, 2014	31 km SSE of China, Mexico	M4.0	119 km
Nov 30, 2013	26 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico	M3.9	86 km
Mar 5, 2014	18 km SSW of China, Mexico	M3.9	100 km
Aug 30, 2016	11 km N of Los Ramones, Mexico	M3.6	54 km
Nov 16, 1991	Coahuila-Nuevo Leon border region, Mexico	M3.6	45 km
Nov 26, 2013	22 km S of China, Mexico	M3.6	106 km
Mar 16, 2022	5 km SW of Santiago, Mexico	M3.4	66 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Hanna (2020).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2020	Hanna	Category 1	224 km
2010	Alex	Category 2	273 km
2008	Dolly	Category 1	241 km
2005	Emily	Category 3	181 km
2003	Erika	Category 1	270 km
1999	Bret	Category 3	238 km
1988	Gilbert	Category 3	205 km
1983	Barry	Category 1	273 km
1980	Allen	Category 3	184 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	57°F (14°C)	1.1 in	Coldest
February	61°F (16°C)	0.8 in	Driest
March	68°F (20°C)	0.8 in
April	74°F (24°C)	1.4 in
May	80°F (27°C)	2.3 in
June	83°F (28°C)	2.8 in
July	84°F (29°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	84°F (29°C)	3.3 in
September	80°F (26°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
October	72°F (22°C)	2.3 in
November	65°F (18°C)	0.9 in
December	59°F (15°C)	0.9 in

Portal de las Salinas has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 57°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Portal de las Salinas

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
SEC. NUM. 124 JORGE RANGEL GUERRA	—	—	—	—

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Radio Stations near Portal de las Salinas

49 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Instrumental Hits Radio	hits, instrumental	AAC 128 kbps
INSTRUMENTAL HITS RADIO (MTY) - Online - www.instrumentalhitsradio.com - Grupo Digital Retroland - Monterrey, Nuevo León	américa, entretenimiento	AAC 128 kbps
BANDA 93.3 (MTY) - 93.3 FM - XHQQ-FM - Grupo Radio Centro - Monterrey, Nuevo León	93.3 fm, banda	AAC+ 32 kbps
CUMBIAS INMORTALES RADIO (MTY) - Online - www.cumbiasinmortales.com - Grupo Digital Retroland - Monterrey, Nuevo León	américa, clásicos	AAC 96 kbps
+70s Disco Nights Radio (MTY) - Online - www.70sdisconights.com - Grupo Digital Retroland - Monterrey, Nuevo León	1970s, 70's	AAC 128 kbps
LA KEBUENA 92.3 (Cadereyta) - 92.3 FM - XHPCMQ-FM - Grupo Edikam - Cadereyta, Querétaro	92.3 fm, américa	AAC+ 32 kbps
CLASSIC 106.9 (MTY) - 106.9 FM - XHPJ-FM - Multimedios Radio - Monterrey, Nuevo León	106.9 fm, 80s	AAC 93 kbps
+Café Romántico Radio (MTY) - Online - www.caferomanticoradio.com - Grupo Digital Retroland - Monterrey, Nuevo León	60s, 70s	AAC 96 kbps
BANDOLERA 100.5 - 100.5 FM - XHIDO-FM - NRM Comunicaciones - Tula, HG	—	AAC+ 32 kbps
+Estrellas de los 80's Radio (MTY) - Online - www.estrellasdelos80s.com - Grupo Digital Retroland - Monterrey, Nuevo León	1980s, 80s	AAC 96 kbps
D99 98.9 (MTY) - 98.9 FM - XHJD-FM - Multimedios Radio - Monterrey, Nuevo León	98.9 fm, américa	AAC 93 kbps
+Instrumental Hits Radio (MTY) - Online - www.instrumentalhitsradio.com - Grupo Digital Retroland - Monterrey, Nuevo León	américa, entretenimiento	AAC 128 kbps
70s Disco Nights	—	AAC 128 kbps
+Zona Grupera (MTY) - Online - www.radio-en-vivo.mx/zona-grupera - Monterrey, Nuevo León	américa, banda	MP3 128 kbps
ABC NOTICIAS 1310 (MTY) - 1310 AM - XEVB-AM - Grupo Radio Alegría - Monterrey, Nuevo León	1310 am, abc noticias	AAC+ 48 kbps
LA RANCHERA DE MONTERREY 1050 (MTY) - 1050 AM - XEG-AM - Núcleo Radio Monterrey - Monterrey, Nuevo León	1050 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
RADIO RECUERDO 860 (MTY) - 860 AM - XENL-AM - Multimedios Radio - Monterrey, Nuevo León	860 am, am	AAC 93 kbps
Zona urbana 101.9 FM	musica latinoamericana, música popular mexicana	MP3
TKR 1480 (MTY) - 1480 AM - XETKR-AM - Multimedios Radio - Monterrey, Nuevo León	am, américa	AAC 93 kbps
ABC DEPORTES 660 (MTY) - 660 AM - XEFZ-AM - Grupo Radio Alegría - Monterrey, Nuevo León	660 am, 92.1 fm	AAC+ 48 kbps
LA T GRANDE 990 (MTY) - 990 AM - XET-AM - Multimedios Radio - Monterrey, Nuevo León	990 am, am	AAC 93 kbps
KY 104.5 (MTY) - 104.5 FM - XHMF-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Monterrey, Nuevo León	104.5 fm, américa	MP3 64 kbps
+Que Viva México Radio (MTY) - Online - www.quevivamexico.com - Grupo Digital Retroland - Monterrey, Nuevo León	américa, clásicos	AAC 96 kbps
+Cumbias Inmortales Radio (MTY) - Online - www.cumbiasinmortales.com - Grupo Digital Retroland - Monterrey, Nuevo León	américa, clásicos	AAC 96 kbps
La Ke Buena Hidalgo - 106.7 FM - XHQH-FM - Ixmiquilpan, Hidalgo	106.7 fm, banda	AAC+ 48 kbps
XHIDO-FM "Super Stereo 100.5" Tula, HG	adult contemporary, tula	AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio 13 1340 AM (Más Vallenata )	cumbia, music	AAC+ 48 kbps
La Comadre Pachuca - 104.5 FM - XHRD-FM - Grupo ACIR - Pachuca, HG	104.5, 104.5 fm	AAC+ 48 kbps
EXA FM 97.3 (MTY) - 97.3 FM - XHSR-FM - MVS Radio - Monterrey, Nuevo León	97.3 fm, américa	AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Disney (Pachuca) - 95.7 FM - XHMY-FM - Grupo Siete - Pachuca, Hidalgo	95.7 fm, américa	AAC+ 64 kbps
MIX Pachuca - 92.5 FM - XHPK-FM - Grupo ACIR - Pachuca, HG	2000s, 2010s	AAC+ 48 kbps
Ultra (Tulancingo) - 102.9 FM - XHTNO-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Tulancingo, Hidalgo	102.9 fm, balada pop	AAC 40 kbps
MIX (Pachuca) - 92.5 FM - XHPK-FM - Grupo ACIR - Pachuca, Hidalgo	2000s, 2010s	AAC+ 48 kbps
LA GRAN AW 1280 (MTY) - 1280 AM - XEAW-AM - Multimedios Radio - Monterrey, Nuevo León	1280 am, am	AAC 93 kbps
AMOR 90.9 (MTY) - 90.9 FM - XHOK-FM - Grupo ACIR - Monterrey, Nuevo León	90.9 fm, acir	AAC+ 48 kbps
XEH 1420, Antología Vallenata (MTY) - 1420 AM - XEH-AM - Grupo Radio Centro - Monterrey, Nuevo León	1420 am, am	AAC+ 32 kbps
DIGITAL 102.9 (MTY) - 102.9 FM - XHMG-FM - Grupo Radio Alegría - Monterrey, Nuevo León	102.9 fm, américa	AAC+ 48 kbps
FMTÚ (MTY) - Online - www.mmradio.com - Multimedios Radio - Monterrey, Nuevo León	américa, corridos tumbados	AAC 93 kbps
Globo 88.1 (Monterrey) - 88.1 FM - XHJM-FM - MVS Radio - Monterrey, Nuevo León	88.1 fm, adult contemporary	AAC+ 64 kbps
MILENIO RADIO 103.7 (MTY) - 103.7 HD3 - XHTKR-FM - Multimedios Radio - Monterrey, Nuevo León	103.7 fm, 80s	AAC 93 kbps
PREMIER 91.7 (MTY) - 91.7 FM - XHXL-FM - Grupo Radio Alegría - Monterrey, Nuevo León	91.7 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
LA GRAN AW 101.3 (MTY) - 101.3 FM - XHAW-FM - Multimedios Radio - Monterrey, Nuevo León	101.3 fm, américa	AAC 93 kbps
LA VOZ 1190 (MTY) - 1190 AM - XECT-AM - La Voz Radio / Núcleo Radio Monterrey - Monterrey, Nuevo León	1190 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 88.5 (Monterrey) - 88.5 FM - XHWAG-FM - Radiópolis - Monterrey, Nuevo León	88.5 fm, américa	AAC+ 56 kbps
Norteñisima	—	AAC
MILENIO RADIO 1090 (MTY) - 1090 AM - XEAU-AM - Multimedios Radio - Monterrey, Nuevo León	1090 am, am	AAC 93 kbps
BJB 570 (Monterrey) - 570 AM - XEBJB-AM - Grupo Radio Alegría - Monterrey, Nuevo León	570 am, am	AAC+ 48 kbps
LA SABROSITA 95.7 (MTY) - 95.7 FM - XHRK-FM - Grupo Radio Alegría - Monterrey, Nuevo León	95.7 fm, américa	AAC+ 48 kbps
GENESIS 98.1 (MTY) - 98.1 FM - XHRL-FM - Núcleo Radio Monterrey - Monterrey, Nuevo León	98.1 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Portal de las Salinas

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
MUSAN
MUSAN
Museo Histórico Escobedo, Nuevo León
Museo Histórico Escobedo, Nuevo León
Quinta El Molino

Libraries in Portal de las Salinas

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Biblioteca de Ciencias Agropecuarias		0.0
Biblioteca Pública 15		0.0
Biblioteca Pública 15		0.0
Biblioteca Pública 15		0.0
Biblioteca Pública 15		0.0
Biblioteca Pública 15		0.0
Biblioteca pública Anastacio Villarreal		0.0
Biblioteca pública Anastacio Villarreal		0.0
Biblioteca pública Anastacio Villarreal		0.0
Biblioteca pública Anastacio Villarreal		0.0
Biblioteca pública Anastacio Villarreal		0.0
Biblioteca pública Anastacio Villarreal		0.0
Biblioteca Publica CROC		0.0
Biblioteca Publica Francisco de la Garza Falcón		0.0
Biblioteca pública Juana de Asbaje		0.0
Biblioteca pública Juana de Asbaje		0.0
Biblioteca pública Juana de Asbaje		0.0
Biblioteca pública Juana de Asbaje		0.0
Biblioteca pública Juana de Asbaje		0.0
Biblioteca pública Juana de Asbaje		0.0

Farmers Markets in Portal de las Salinas

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Mercado Emiliano Zapata
Soriana

Breweries in Portal de las Salinas

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Corona
Modelorama
Modelorama
Modelorama
Modelorama
Modelorama
Modelorama
Modelorama
Modelorama
Modelorama
Modelorama
Modelorama
Modelorama
Tecate
Tecate SIX
Tecate SIX
Tecate SIX
Tecate SIX
Tecate SIX

Stadiums & Teams in Portal de las Salinas

Team	League	Division

Polideportivo FIC

Airports Near Portal de las Salinas

26 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Monterrey International Airport	MTY	Large Airport
Del Norte International Airport	NTR	Medium Airport
Aerodeportes Airfield	—	Small Airport
Agualeguas National Airport	—	Small Airport
Agualeguas Old Airport	—	Small Airport
Arroyo Carrizalejos Airport	—	Small Airport
Captain Roberto Chavez Balderas Airport	—	Small Airport
Cerro de Enmedio Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Charming Campestre Airport	—	Small Airport
Club Aereo Francisco Lobo Airport	—	Small Airport
Club de Vuelo Cadereyta Airfield	—	Small Airport
El Carrizo Airport	—	Small Airport
El Guajuco Airport	—	Small Airport
Francisco Bruno Barrera Airport	—	Small Airport
Hacienda Tulapan Airport	—	Small Airport
La Gloria Airport	—	Small Airport
Los Algodones Airport	—	Small Airport
Piedras Blancas Airport	—	Small Airport
Rancho El Huarache Airport	—	Small Airport
Rancho Guadalupe South Airport	—	Small Airport
Rancho La Joya Airport	—	Small Airport
Rancho San Francisco Airport	—	Small Airport
Rancho San Salvador Northeast Airport	—	Small Airport
San Felipe Airport	—	Small Airport
Santa Maria Paras Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Sergio Perez de León Airport	—	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Portal de las Salinas

15 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Bethesda
Centro de salud
Centro de Salud Valle Verde
Centro de Salud Valle Verde
Centro de Salud Valle Verde
Centro Medico San Francisco
Clínica de Ojos
Especialidades Médicas
Especialidades Médicas
Especialidades Médicas
Especialidades Médicas
Medica Huinala
San Antonio
San Antonio
UMF 19

Churches & Religious Organizations in Portal de las Salinas

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Parroquia San Jose Nuestro Padre y Señor

Quick Facts

Timezone

America/Monterrey

🇲🇽 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 Portal de las Salinas

What is the population of Portal de las Salinas?

Portal de las Salinas has a population of 2,671 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 88.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Portal de las Salinas?

Portal de las Salinas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.6 inches.

How is the job market in Portal de las Salinas?

The job market in Portal de las Salinas is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 85 business establishments in the area.

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