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Salitral de Carrera, Mexico

San Luis Potosí · Mexico

Salitral de Carrera is a small town in San Luis Potosí, Mexico with a population of 3,669. Elevation: 6,690 ft (2,039 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

3,669 Population 3/sq mi density
6,690 ft Elevation 2,039 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
14.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population3,669
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain14.6 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation6,690 ft (2,039 m)
Population3,669
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation6,690 ft (2,039 m)
Coordinates22.8661°, -102.0831°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSan Luis Potosí
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation14.6 inches (371 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Salitral de Carrera

Salitral de Carrera is a small town in Mexico (San Luis Potosí) with a population of 3,669. The city sits at an elevation of 6,690 feet (2,039 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 6.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 117 business establishments.

Income: Salitral de Carrera vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.5%
81% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)117

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Salitral de Carrera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 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 14.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,690 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above Mexico avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,690 ft (2,039 m)
Area1,184.1 sq mi (3,066.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates22.8661°N, 102.0831°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.6"
62% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.64"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

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 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Roslyn (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 1 279 km
2002 Kenna Category 1 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
May 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 2.3 in Warmest
July 67°F (20°C) 2.5 in
August 67°F (19°C) 2.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in Wettest
October 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.5 in

Salitral de Carrera has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 55°F in January to 69°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.6") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Salitral de Carrera

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Única Fresnillo - 103.3 FM - XHIH-FM - Torres Corporativo - Fresnillo, ZA 103.3, 103.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
LUPE 93.3 (Zacatecas) - 93.3 FM - XHEXZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Guadalupe, Zacatecas 93.3 fm, américa MP3 40 kbps
97.9 Radio Zacatecas (Zacatecas) - 97.9 FM - XHZH-FM - SIZART (Sistema Zacatecano de Radio y Televisión) - Zacatecas, Zacatecas 97.9 fm, américa MP3 192 kbps
RADIO ZACATECAS 97.9 (Zacatecas) - 97.9 FM - XHZH-FM - SIZART (Sistema Zacatecano de Radio y Televisión) - Zacatecas, Zacatecas 97.9 fm, américa MP3 192 kbps
La Tremenda (Fresnillo) - 98.5 FM - XHYQ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Fresnillo, ZA 98.5, 98.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
AMOR es (Zacatecas) - 99.3 FM - XHZAZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Zacatecas, Zacatecas 80s en español, 99.3 fm MP3 64 kbps
La Grande de Río Grande - 97.1 FM - XHZC-FM - Río Grande, ZA 97.1, 97.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
Inolvidable (Jerez) - 90.7 FM - XHJRZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Jerez, ZA 90.7, 90.7 fm MP3 64 kbps
La Voz (Zacatecas) - 96.1 FM - XHGPE-FM - Grupo Imagenzac - Guadalupe, ZA 96.1 fm, concesión social MP3 112 kbps
La Grande (Río Grande) - 97.1 FM - XHZC-FM - Río Grande, ZA 97.1, 97.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
Sonido Estrella (Zacatecas) - 89.9 FM - XHEPC-FM - Zacatecas, ZA 89.9, 89.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
Digital 106.5 (Zacatecas) - 106.5 FM - XHLK-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Zacatecas, ZA 106.5, 106.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
Lupe (Zacatecas) - 93.3 FM - XHEXZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Guadalupe, ZA 93.3, 93.3 fm MP3 40 kbps
W RADIO 770 (Zacatecas) - 770 AM - XEFRTM-AM - GlobalMedia - Zacatecas, Zacatecas 770 am, américa MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Fresnillo - 100.5 FM - XHFRE-FM - Grupo B15 - Fresnillo, Zacatecas 100.5 fm, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
La Ele (Fresnillo) - 95.1 FM - XHEL-FM - Torres Corporativo - Fresnillo, ZA 95.1, 95.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
AMOR es (Zacatecas) - 99.3 FM - XHZAZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Zacatecas, ZA 80s en español, 99.3 MP3 64 kbps

Gas Stations in Salitral de Carrera

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Airports Near Salitral de Carrera

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Leobardo C. Ruiz International AirportZCLMedium Airport
Salitral de Carrera AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Salitral de Carrera

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
UBR

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 Salitral de Carrera

What is the population of Salitral de Carrera?

Salitral de Carrera has a population of 3,669 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,184.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Salitral de Carrera?

Salitral de Carrera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.6 inches.

How is the job market in Salitral de Carrera?

The unemployment rate in Salitral de Carrera is 6.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 117 business establishments in the area.

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