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Purísima de Arista, Mexico

Querétaro · Mexico

Purísima de Arista is a small town in Querétaro, Mexico with a population of 2,304. Elevation: 2,352 ft (717 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,304 Population 5/sq mi density
2,352 ft Elevation 717 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
22.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,304
Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.8%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain22.6 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation2,352 ft (717 m)
Population2,304
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation2,352 ft (717 m)
Coordinates21.3117°, -99.5120°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceQuerétaro
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation22.6 inches (573 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Purísima de Arista

Purísima de Arista is a small town in Mexico (Querétaro) with a population of 2,304. The city sits at an elevation of 2,352 feet (717 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 74 business establishments.

Income: Purísima de Arista vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)74

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Purísima de Arista enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 295 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 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,352 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,352 ft (717 m)
Area457.5 sq mi (1,185.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates21.3117°N, 99.5120°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.6"
41% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 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 54 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 7 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 140 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 41 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 35 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 30 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 40 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 22 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 23 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 108 km
Aug 23, 1993 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico M4.0 123 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 113 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 54 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 38 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 36 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 74 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 124 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 55 km
Feb 6, 2005 0 km NNE of Progreso de Alvaro Obregon, Mexico M3.7 122 km
Apr 8, 1998 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico M3.7 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 209 km
2017 Katia Category 1 263 km
2010 Alex Category 1 284 km
2007 Dean Category 2 247 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 266 km
2000 Keith Category 1 219 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 190 km
1993 Gert Category 2 128 km
1990 Diana Category 2 224 km
1988 Debby Category 1 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
April 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in
May 74°F (23°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
August 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.8 in Wettest
October 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
December 60°F (15°C) 0.5 in

Purísima de Arista has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 59°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (0.4").

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Museums in Purísima de Arista

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Comunitario Crónica y Arte Agropecuario de la Sierra Gorda
Museo Comunitario de Pinal de Amoles General Tomás Mejía
Museo Comunitario Pame Xi’oi
Museo Comunitario Real y Minas de las Escanelas
Museo Histórico de la Sierra Gorda

Farmers Markets in Purísima de Arista

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de Jalpan de Serra

Banks in Purísima de Arista

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco del Bienestar
Caja Huastecas

Airports Near Purísima de Arista

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Cadereyta AirportSmall Airport
Campo Ríoverde National AirportSmall Airport
Covadonga AirportSmall Airport
Isaac Castro Sahade AirportSmall Airport
Jalpan AirstripSmall Airport
Tamuín National AirportTSLSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Purísima de Arista

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia Purísima Concepción

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 Purísima de Arista

What is the population of Purísima de Arista?

Purísima de Arista has a population of 2,304 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 457.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Purísima de Arista?

Purísima de Arista enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.6 inches.

How is the job market in Purísima de Arista?

The job market in Purísima de Arista is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 74 business establishments in the area.

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