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San Carlos, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

San Carlos is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 1,861. Elevation: 7,904 ft (2,409 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,861 Population 14/sq mi density
7,904 ft Elevation 2,409 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
17.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,861
Density14/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain17.3 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation7,904 ft (2,409 m)
Population1,861
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation7,904 ft (2,409 m)
Coordinates19.4388°, -97.6904°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation17.3 inches (440 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Carlos

San Carlos is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 1,861. The city sits at an elevation of 7,904 feet (2,409 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 60 business establishments.

Income: San Carlos vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)60

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Carlos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 17.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,904 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above Mexico avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,904 ft (2,409 m)
Area134.6 sq mi (348.7 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates19.4388°N, 97.6904°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.3"
54% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

129 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 17, 2019.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 130 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 120 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 127 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 132 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 40 km
Dec 8, 2000 21 km ESE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.3 150 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 133 km
Jun 24, 1999 4 km SSW of Totoltepec de Guerrero, Mexico M4.2 140 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 109 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 116 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 102 km
Aug 11, 2000 Gulf of America M4.1 135 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 120 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 57 km
Apr 27, 2004 6 km SE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.1 143 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 104 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 113 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 105 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 97 km
Jun 21, 2013 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico M4.0 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 118 km
2017 Katia Category 2 143 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 130 km
2010 Karl Category 3 111 km
2007 Dean Category 2 125 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 133 km
2000 Keith Category 1 256 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 240 km
1993 Gert Category 2 195 km
1990 Diana Category 2 165 km
1988 Debby Category 1 146 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Serdan-Oriental (30 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 30 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 37 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 48 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 55 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 57 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 63 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 102 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 104 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 107 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 108 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
February 52°F (11°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 60°F (15°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.5 in
December 51°F (11°C) 0.3 in Coldest

San Carlos has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 51°F in December to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near San Carlos

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA INVASORA 88.9 (Perote) - 88.9 FM - XHBE-FM - Molina Comunicaciones - Perote, Veracruz 88.9 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
Amor Puebla - 103.3 FM - XHRH-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU 103.3, 103.3 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
La K-Pitana MP3
99.7 LA INVASORA (US) banda, corridos MP3 128 kbps

Museums in San Carlos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Comunitario de Ixtacamaxtitlan
Museo Nacional del Títere
Museo Taurino de Huamantla

Libraries in San Carlos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Publica0.0

Farmers Markets in San Carlos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Nuevo

Airports Near San Carlos

8 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
La Pajarera AirportSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Santa Ana Maloapan AirportSmall Airport
Tlaxcala AirstripSmall Airport

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 San Carlos

What is the population of San Carlos?

San Carlos has a population of 1,861 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 134.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Carlos?

San Carlos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.3 inches.

How is the job market in San Carlos?

The job market in San Carlos is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 60 business establishments in the area.

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