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Salinas de Hidalgo, Mexico

San Luis Potosí · Mexico

Salinas de Hidalgo is a small city in San Luis Potosí, Mexico with a population of 16,821. Elevation: 6,811 ft (2,076 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

16,821 Population 14/sq mi density
6,811 ft Elevation 2,076 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
14.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population16,821
Density14/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.0%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain14.7 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation6,811 ft (2,076 m)
Population16,821
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation6,811 ft (2,076 m)
Coordinates22.6280°, -101.7142°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSan Luis Potosí
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation14.7 inches (372 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Salinas de Hidalgo

Salinas de Hidalgo is a small city in Mexico (San Luis Potosí) with a population of 16,821. The city sits at an elevation of 6,811 feet (2,076 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 538 business establishments.

Income: Salinas de Hidalgo vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)538

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Salinas de Hidalgo

Salinas de Hidalgo has an average annual temperature of 17.3°C (63°F). The hottest month is May (21.8°C), the coldest is Jan (11.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 428 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.9°C / 53°F -0.5° / 24.6° 7.0
Feb 14.1°C / 57°F 0.7° / 28.7° 8.8
Mar 17.3°C / 63°F 3.5° / 30.6° 1.3
Apr 19.8°C / 68°F 6.2° / 32.7° 5.3
May 21.8°C / 71°F 9.1° / 33.6° 18.7
Jun 21.4°C / 71°F 10.9° / 33.3° 60.8
Jul 19.7°C / 67°F 11.1° / 30.5° 107.6
Aug 19.5°C / 67°F 10.6° / 30.3° 77.6
Sep 18.6°C / 65°F 9.5° / 29.1° 78.4
Oct 16.7°C / 62°F 5.7° / 28.3° 33.5
Nov 14.8°C / 59°F 4.4° / 27° 18.8
Dec 12.4°C / 54°F 0.6° / 24.8° 10.1
Salinas de Hidalgo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 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 14.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,811 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,811 ft (2,076 m)
Area1,170.9 sq mi (3,032.7 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates22.6280°N, 101.7142°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.7"
61% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.76"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Sep 25, 1995.

Sep 25, 1995 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico M4.1 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Kenna (2002).

Year Name Category Closest
2002 Kenna Category 1 277 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in Warmest
July 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in
August 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in Wettest
September 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in

Salinas de Hidalgo has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 54°F in January to 68°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and March the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Salinas de Hidalgo

Institution Type Founded Website
UASLP Campus Salinas University

Schools in Salinas de Hidalgo

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CBTIS 186
Secundaria Gral. Leyes de Reforma
Jardín de Niños Club de Leones
Escuela Preparatoria de Salinas
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Radio Stations near Salinas de Hidalgo

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ORO FM 88.1 (Tepezalá) - 88.1 FM - XHSCJS-FM - Voces de Tepezalá, Cultura de mi Pueblo, A.C. - Tepezalá, Aguascalientes 88.1 fm, aguascalientes MP3

Museums in Salinas de Hidalgo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Cultura El Carro
Centro Cultural

Libraries in Salinas de Hidalgo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0

Hotels in Salinas de Hidalgo

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Canto de Sal

Restaurants in Salinas de Hidalgo

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Regocijo

Bus Stations in Salinas de Hidalgo

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Autobuses Salinas

Gas Stations in Salinas de Hidalgo

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex
Pemex
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Airports Near Salinas de Hidalgo

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Charcas AirportSmall Airport
Salitral de Carrera AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Salinas de Hidalgo

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
UBR

Churches & Religious Organizations in Salinas de Hidalgo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia de Nuestro Señor de Salinas

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 Salinas de Hidalgo

What is the population of Salinas de Hidalgo?

Salinas de Hidalgo has a population of 16,821 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 1,170.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Salinas de Hidalgo?

Salinas de Hidalgo 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 66°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.7 inches.

How is the job market in Salinas de Hidalgo?

Salinas de Hidalgo has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 538 business establishments in the area.

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