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Quecholac, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Quecholac is a small city in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 10,216. Elevation: 7,129 ft (2,173 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

10,216 Population 122/sq mi density
7,129 ft Elevation 2,173 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
18.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Quecholac

Quecholac is a town and municipality in the Mexican state of Puebla.

People

Population10,216
Density122/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.2%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain18.2 in/yr
Sunny Days361/yr
Elevation7,129 ft (2,173 m)
Population10,216
Population Density122 / sq mi
Elevation7,129 ft (2,173 m)
Coordinates18.9547°, -97.6586°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation18.2 inches (462 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Quecholac

Quecholac is a small city in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 10,216. The city sits at an elevation of 7,129 feet (2,173 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 327 business establishments.

Income: Quecholac vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)327

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Quecholac

Quecholac has an average annual temperature of 14.7°C (58°F). The hottest month is May (18.2°C), the coldest is Dec (11.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 894 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.5°C / 53°F 1.5° / 23.3° 15.5
Feb 12.7°C / 55°F 1.2° / 26.4° 9.6
Mar 15.1°C / 59°F 3.8° / 28.3° 13.5
Apr 17.3°C / 63°F 6.5° / 29.6° 32.6
May 18.2°C / 65°F 8.5° / 29.4° 58.7
Jun 16.8°C / 62°F 8.6° / 28° 142.2
Jul 15.5°C / 60°F 7.8° / 24.9° 145.3
Aug 15.5°C / 60°F 7.6° / 24.4° 172.6
Sep 15.2°C / 59°F 6.7° / 23.8° 174.6
Oct 14.3°C / 58°F 4.3° / 24.1° 88.5
Nov 12.9°C / 55°F 3° / 23.7° 27.2
Dec 11.4°C / 53°F 2.3° / 22.4° 13.6
Quecholac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 361 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,129 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,129 ft (2,173 m)
Area83.7 sq mi (216.7 km²)
Population Density122/sq mi
Coordinates18.9547°N, 97.6586°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.02"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

183 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 19, 2024.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 98 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 67 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 146 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 113 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 126 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 137 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 78 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 108 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 81 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 135 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 85 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 121 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 139 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 122 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 139 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 144 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 135 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 116 km
Sep 7, 2010 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.5 137 km
Dec 8, 2000 21 km ESE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.3 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

18 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 270 km
2024 John Category 3 287 km
2021 Grace Category 3 172 km
2017 Katia Category 2 192 km
2017 Max Category 1 283 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 161 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 274 km
2010 Karl Category 3 91 km
2007 Dean Category 2 176 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 182 km
2005 Stan Category 1 293 km
2000 Keith Category 1 298 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 288 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 294 km
1993 Gert Category 2 248 km
1990 Diana Category 2 218 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 269 km
1988 Debby Category 1 198 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Serdan-Oriental (40 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 40 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 42 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 46 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 60 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 80 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 84 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 102 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 106 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 116 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 124 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in
February 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Quecholac has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 52°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and December the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Quecholac

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La K-Pitana MP3

Museums in Quecholac

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Cortés
Convento
Convento
Museo Comunitario de Cuacnopalan
Museo Histórico de Huitziltepec

Farmers Markets in Quecholac

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado "Miguel A. Huesca"
Mercado "San Andrés"
Mercado "Segura de La Frontera"
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Acatzingo
Mercado Municipal de Tecamachalco Ayocuan
Mercado Municipal El Seco
Tianguis La Asuncion

Stadiums & Teams in Quecholac

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Quecholac

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hermanos Serdán International AirportPBCLarge Airport
Aeródromo AerolandiaSmall Airport
Estación No. 9 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall Airport
Tlaxcala AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Quecholac

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ex Convento Franciscano S.XVI y Parroquia de Santa Maria Magdalena
Ruinas Parroquia de la Merced

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 Quecholac

What is the population of Quecholac?

Quecholac has a population of 10,216 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 122 people per square mile, spread across 83.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Quecholac?

Quecholac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 361 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.2 inches.

How is the job market in Quecholac?

The job market in Quecholac is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 327 business establishments in the area.

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