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Salto de Peña, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

Salto de Peña is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 964. Elevation: 6,565 ft (2,001 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

964 Population 7/sq mi density
6,565 ft Elevation 2,001 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
16.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population964
Density7/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.4%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain16.6 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation6,565 ft (2,001 m)
Population964
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation6,565 ft (2,001 m)
Coordinates20.3072°, -100.6151°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation16.6 inches (421 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Salto de Peña

Salto de Peña is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 964. The city sits at an elevation of 6,565 feet (2,001 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 31 business establishments.

Income: Salto de Peña vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Salto de Peña enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 16.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,565 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,565 ft (2,001 m)
Area145.1 sq mi (375.8 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates20.3072°N, 100.6151°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.6"
56% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.17"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 5, 2022.

Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 108 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 43 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 92 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 115 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 143 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 147 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 137 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 99 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 97 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 113 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 65 km
Jul 5, 2002 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico M3.8 143 km
May 28, 2008 2 km NE of Rincón de Curungueo, Mexico M3.7 95 km
Feb 6, 2005 0 km NNE of Progreso de Alvaro Obregon, Mexico M3.7 149 km
Jan 24, 2006 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M3.7 146 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 53 km
Jun 4, 2000 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico M3.7 68 km
Feb 6, 2008 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico M3.7 82 km
Jan 9, 2001 2 km NE of Macho de Agua, Mexico M3.7 103 km
Jun 27, 2003 3 km S of Huitel, Mexico M3.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Otis (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 2 292 km
2021 Rick Category 2 259 km
1996 Boris Category 1 244 km
1993 Gert Category 1 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (108 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 108 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 129 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in
February 57°F (14°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) 1.4 in
June 67°F (19°C) 5.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 7.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 6.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
November 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Salto de Peña has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 56°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Salto de Peña

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.9 (Salvatierra) - 92.9 FM - XHFAC-FM - Radiorama Bajío - Salvatierra, Guanajuato 92.9 fm, entretenimiento MP3
Fiesta Mexicana 90.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
MATCH 97.9 (Querétaro) - 97.9 FM - XHQTO-FM - Grupo ACIR - Querétaro, Querétaro 97.9 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
STEREO CRISTAL 96.7 (Celaya) - 96.7 FM - XHY-FM - Grupo Radar - Celaya, Guanajuato 96.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
EL Y ELLA 103.7 (Celaya) - 103.7 FM - XHCEL-FM - Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 103.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
YEAH FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 2000s, 80s AAC
RADAR 107.5 (Querétaro) - 107.5 FM - XHQRO-FM - Grupo Radar - Querétaro, Querétaro 107.5 fm, contemporary hits radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Globo (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3
Stereo Cristal (Querétaro) - 101.1 FM - XHJHS-FM - Grupo Radar / Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Querétaro, Querétaro 101.1 fm, corporación bajío comunicaciones AAC+ 64 kbps
W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, QT 1310, 1310 am MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, Querétaro 1310 am, 1980's MP3 128 kbps
La Jefa (Querétaro) - 98.7 FM - XHMQ-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, QR 98.7, 98.7 fm AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Fórmula (Querétaro) - 88.7 FM - XHJX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Querétaro, QT 88.7, 88.7 fm AAC
Radio Querétaro queretaro AAC 98 kbps
La Jefa 98.7 FM folk AAC+ 64 kbps
EXA FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 89.9 fm, américa AAC
EXA FM 104.5 (Celaya) - 104.5 FM - XHZN-FM - TVR Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 104.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
ARROBA FM 99.5 (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama Celaya - Celaya, Guanajuato MP3
EXA FM 90.5 (Acámbaro) - 90.5 FM - XHVW-FM - Organización Radiofónica de Acámbaro - Acámbaro, Guanajuato 90.5 fm, acámbaro AAC+ 64 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana 92.3FM MP3 128 kbps
Globo 95.9 (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3

Museums in Salto de Peña

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mumeia
Museo Arqueologico Dr German
Museo de Arte Octavio Ocampo
Museo de Celaya Historia Regional
MUSEO DEL CERRITO
Museo Imaginate la Bola
Rubén Gonzáles

Libraries in Salto de Peña

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Antonio Plaza0.0
Biblioteca Miguel de Cervantes0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Fidel Gallegos0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Prof. Heraclio Cabrera0.0

Farmers Markets in Salto de Peña

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Anexo Mercado
Galerias Celaya
Galerias Celaya
Mercado 12 de Octubre Celaya
Mercado 12 de Octubre Celaya
Mercado 5 de Febrero
Mercado 5 de Febrero
Mercado 8 de Diciembre
Mercado Cañitos
Mercado Cañitos
Mercado Cañitos
Mercado Cañitos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado el Dorado
Mercado el Dorado
Mercado el Dorado
Mercado El Pueblito
Mercado El Pueblito
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Miguel Hidalgo
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Morelos
Mercado San Juan
Mercado San Miguel
Mercado Viejo
Plaza del Quinto Sol
Plaza del Quinto Sol
Plaza del Quinto Sol
Plaza Dorada
Plaza Magnolia
Tianguis de los lunes
Tianguis de los lunes
Tianguis de los Lunes
Tianguis de los Lunes
TIANGUIS DE LOS MARTES
Tianguis de los Martes
TIANGUIS DE LOS MARTES
Tianguis Domingos
Tianguis Domingos
Tianguis Domingos
Tianguis La Hormiga
Tianguis La Hormiga

Breweries in Salto de Peña

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Modelorama
Modelorama San Jorge
Modelorama San Jorge
Six Plaza el Angel
Six Plaza el Angel
Six Tecate
Six Tecate

Stadiums & Teams in Salto de Peña

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Salto de Peña

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo de Campo CortésSmall Airport
Aeródromo de San Miguel de AllendeSmall Airport
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio SitioSmall Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)Small Airport
Isaac Castro Sahade AirportSmall Airport
Quinta Palos AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Salto de Peña

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Reabilitación Celaya A.C.
Centro de rehabilitación
Sanatorio del ángel

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 Salto de Peña

What is the population of Salto de Peña?

Salto de Peña has a population of 964 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 145.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Salto de Peña?

Salto de Peña enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.6 inches.

How is the job market in Salto de Peña?

The job market in Salto de Peña is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 31 business establishments in the area.

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