San Cristóbal, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

San Cristóbal is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 1,482. Elevation: 4,072 ft (1,241 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,482 Population 177/sq mi density

4,072 ft Elevation 1,241 meters

66°F Avg Temperature 19°C

59.9 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,482

Density177/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)

Rain59.9 in/yr

Sunny Days323/yr

Elevation4,072 ft (1,241 m)

Population	1,482
Population Density	177 / sq mi
Elevation	4,072 ft (1,241 m)
Coordinates	18.8298°, -97.1239°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Veracruz
Average Temperature	66°F (19°C)
January Average	62°F (17°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation	59.9 inches (1,521 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Cristóbal

San Cristóbal is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 1,482. The city sits at an elevation of 4,072 feet (1,241 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 47 business establishments.

Income: San Cristóbal vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.7%
	25% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	47

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Cristóbal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 59.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,072 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	66.1°F
	22% above Mexico avg
January Average	62°F (17°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,072 ft (1,241 m)
Area	8.4 sq mi (21.7 km²)
Population Density	177/sq mi
Coordinates	18.8298°N, 97.1239°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.9"

58% above Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 9.65"

Driest Month (Mar) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

120 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017	1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico	M7.1	147 km
Jun 15, 1999	1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico	M7.0	59 km
Jan 30, 2002	5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico	M5.9	146 km
Feb 23, 1994	12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico	M5.8	87 km
May 6, 1994	7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico	M5.3	108 km
Apr 3, 1997	7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico	M5.2	139 km
Nov 26, 1991	3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico	M4.9	137 km
Feb 3, 2010	5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico	M4.9	106 km
Aug 4, 2021	8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico	M4.8	123 km
Nov 6, 2017	5 km E of La Mina, Mexico	M4.8	148 km
Nov 15, 1990	21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico	M4.7	105 km
Feb 8, 2016	5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico	M4.7	100 km
Mar 20, 2012	11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico	M4.6	112 km
Jul 14, 2010	20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico	M4.6	114 km
Jul 24, 2016	26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico	M4.5	105 km
Feb 14, 2012	11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico	M4.4	119 km
Jun 5, 1992	14 km N of Arbolillo, Mexico	M4.4	138 km
Feb 15, 2017	11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico	M4.4	115 km
Mar 10, 2019	16 km NNW of San Juan Bautista Jayacatlán, Mexico	M4.3	143 km
Aug 29, 2002	Oaxaca, Mexico	M4.3	127 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 3	294 km
2021	Grace	Category 3	195 km
2017	Katia	Category 2	197 km
2017	Franklin	Category 1	141 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 1	272 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	35 km
2007	Dean	Category 2	186 km
2007	Lorenzo	Category 1	186 km
2005	Stan	Category 1	236 km
2000	Keith	Category 1	284 km
1997	Pauline	Category 2	298 km
1996	Dolly	Category 1	298 km
1993	Gert	Category 2	267 km
1990	Diana	Category 2	231 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	292 km
1988	Debby	Category 1	209 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (27 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Orizaba, Pico de	Stratovolcano	5,564 m (18,255 ft)	1846	27 km
Cumbres, Las	Stratovolcano	3,940 m (12,927 ft)	-3920	39 km
Gloria, La	Volcanic field	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	Unknown	57 km
Serdan-Oriental	Tuff cone(s)	3,485 m (11,434 ft)	Unknown	61 km
Cofre de Perote	Shield(s)	4,282 m (14,049 ft)	1150	74 km
Humeros, Los	Caldera(s)	3,150 m (10,335 ft)	-4470	101 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,000 m (6,562 ft)	-1200	101 km
Popocatepetl	Stratovolcano(es)	5,393 m (17,694 ft)	2020	159 km
Iztaccihuatl	Stratovolcano	5,230 m (17,159 ft)	Unknown	164 km
Papayo	Lava dome	3,600 m (11,811 ft)	Unknown	174 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	62°F (17°C)	1.6 in
February	58°F (14°C)	1.1 in
March	62°F (17°C)	1.1 in	Driest
April	65°F (18°C)	1.9 in
May	67°F (19°C)	3.4 in
June	65°F (18°C)	9.1 in
July	68°F (20°C)	9.3 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	8.5 in
September	64°F (18°C)	9.7 in	Wettest
October	61°F (16°C)	5.0 in
November	59°F (15°C)	2.4 in
December	57°F (14°C)	1.8 in	Coldest

San Cristóbal has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 57°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.7") and March the driest (1.1").

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Schools in San Cristóbal

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Esc. Sec. "Vicente Guerrero"	—	—	—	—
Esc. Prim. "Venustiano Carranza"	—	—	—	—
Jardín de Niños "Hermelinda Cardell"	—	—	—	—
Escuela Primaria Rafael Delgado	—	—	—	—
Jardín de Niños Juan Escutia	—	—	—	—
Jardín de Niños Manuel M. Oropeza	—	—	—	—
Escuela Primaria Francisco I. Madero	—	—	—	—
Instituto Bilingüe Alejandria, A.C. Primaria y Secundaria	—	—	—	—
TEBAEV Río Blanco	—	—	—	—
Jardín de Niños Lázaro Cárdenas del Río	—	—	—	—

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Radio Stations near San Cristóbal

36 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
LA COMADRE 100.3 (Orizaba) - 100.3 FM - XHPP-FM - Valanci Media Group - Orizaba, Veracruz	100.3 fm, américa	MP3 64 kbps
W RADIO 104.5 (Córdoba) - 104.5 FM - XHEVC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Córdoba, Veracruz	104.5 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vida (Ciudad Obregón) - 100.1 FM - XHCSAE-FM - Radio Vida MX - Ciudad Obregón, SO	100.1, 100.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Globo 102.1 (Córdoba) - 102.1 FM - XHAG-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz	102.1 fm, adult contemporary	MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 91.3 (Córdoba) - 91.3 FM - XHPT-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz	91.3 fm, américa	AAC+ 64 kbps
Stereo 100.3 (Hermosillo) - 100.3 FM - XHSD-FM - Hermosillo, Sonora	100.3 fm, baladas en inglés	MP3 128 kbps
La Nuestra (Navojoa) - 1270 AM - XEGL-AM - 642 Media - Navojoa, SO	1270, 1270 am	MP3 192 kbps
La Mejor Ciudad Obregón - 103.3 FM - XHVJS-FM - Radio Grupo García de León - Ciudad Obregón, SO	103.3, 103.3 fm	MP3 96 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Nogales) - 103.5 FM - XHRZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Nogales, Sonora	103.5 fm, banda	MP3 96 kbps
Fuerza Latina San Luis 102.5 FM	bachata, cumbia	AAC+ 64 kbps
La Voz del Pitic - 88.1 FM - XHRMO-FM - Democracia y Deliberación Desértica, A.C. - Hermosillo, SO	88.1, 88.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
La Bestia Grupera Puerto Peñasco 93.5 FM	banda, banda norteña	MP3 96 kbps
la invasora 101.9 FM Hermosillo	banda, banda norteña	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Universidad de Sonora (XHUSH-FM, 107.5 MHz FM, Hermosillo) Universidad de Sonora	college radio, culture	MP3
La Poderosa 88.9 FM Hermosillo	banda, banda norteña	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Universidad (Hermosillo) - 107.5 FM - XHUSH-FM - Universidad de Sonora - Hermosillo, SO	107.5, 107.5 fm	MP3
melyh radio	2000-2021, 2000s	MP3
KY (Magdalena de Kino) - 90.7 FM - XHLDC-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Magdalena de Kino, Sonora	90.7 fm, américa	MP3 96 kbps
KY (Navojoa) - 95.5 FM - XHNAS-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Navojoa, Sonora	95.5 fm, américa	MP3 96 kbps
Radio Ranchito San Luis 107.1 FM/1460 AM	banda, grupera	AAC+ 64 kbps
Super Puerto Peñasco 93.5 FM	adult contemporary, grupo audiorama comunicaciones	MP3 96 kbps
LOS40 Agua Prieta - 99.9 FM - XHNNO-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Agua Prieta, Sonora	99.9 fm, agua prieta	MP3 64 kbps
Stereo 100.3 (Hermosillo) - 100.3 FM - XHSD-FM - Hermosillo, SO	100.3, 100.3 fm	MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Hermosillo - 98.5 FM - XHBH-FM - MVS Radio - Hermosillo, SO	98.5, 98.5 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Activa 89.7 FM Hermosillo	activa, hermosillo	AAC 131 kbps
Amor 101 (Guaymas) - 101.3 FM / 630 AM - XHFX-FM / XEFX-AM - Grupo ASVA - Guaymas, SO	101.3, 101.3 fm	AAC+ 128 kbps
KY (Nogales) - 90.3 FM - XHXW-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Nogales, Sonora	90.3 fm, entretenimiento	MP3 96 kbps
Maxima 96.3 FM Hermosillo	hermosillo, hits	AAC 130 kbps
Exa FM Ciudad Obregón - 99.3 FM - XHOX-FM - Radio Grupo García de León - Ciudad Obregón, SO	99.3, 99.3 fm	MP3 96 kbps
La Mejor Nogales - 96.7 FM - XHNGS-FM - MVS Radio - Nogales, SO	96.7, 96.7 fm	MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Agua Prieta - 99.9 FM - XHNNO-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Agua Prieta, SO	99.9, 99.9 fm	MP3 64 kbps
Arroba FM 101.1 Hermosillo	arroba fm, hermosillo	MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Nogales - 102.7 FM - XHQT-FM - MVS Radio - Nogales, SO	102.7, 102.7 fm	MP3 128 kbps
KE (Navojoa) - 104.5 FM - XHKE-FM - Uniradio - Navojoa, Sonora	104.5 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
102.5 Oreja FM	amor, baladas en español	MP3
Retro FM (Córdoba) - 88.1 FM - XHDZ - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Córdoba, Veracruz	80s, 88.1 fm	MP3 64 kbps

Museums in San Cristóbal

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Casa Consistorial
Casa de Leyendas
MURO Museo Raices Orizaba
Museo de Arte del Estado de Veracruz
Museo de Arte Popular de Veracruz
Museo de Córdoba
Museo de Historia del Futbol
Museo de la Cerveza
Museo de la Hotelería Mexicana
Museo del Café
Museo del Café
Museo Memoria Histórica de Orizaba
Museo Neri Vela
Museo Tatsugoro Bonsái Fortín
Museo Tatsugoro Bonsái Fortín
Polifórum Mier y Pesado
Salón de la Fama

Libraries in San Cristóbal

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Biblioteca Municipal		0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "Antonio M. Quirasco"		0.0
Biblioteca Municipal De Jose Bernardo Couto		0.0
Biblioteca Pública		0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Lic. Rubén Calatayud B.		0.0
Fernando Salmerón Roiz		0.0
Gral. Mariano Escobedo		0.0
Municipal Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in San Cristóbal

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Comerciantes Tepeaca y Fortín
La Garza
Mercado "3 de Agosto"
Mercado "El Encinar"
Mercado "Zapata"
Mercado 21 de Mayo
Mercado Cerritos
Mercado de Artesanias de las Altas Montañas
Mercado de Flores Venustiano Carranza
Mercado Ejidal
Mercado El Parián
Mercado Floristas
Mercado La Isla
Mercado Maltrata
Mercado Melchor Ocampo
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Acultzingo
Mercado Municipal de Atzitzintla
Mercado Municipal de Ixtaczoquitlán
Mercado Naranjal
Mercado Revolución
Mercado San Sebastian
Mercado Santa Gertrudis
Mercado Tratados de Córdoba
Mercado Zapoapan
Mercado Zongolica
Modesto Escalona
Tianguis "La Llave"
Tianguis "La Vía"
Tianguis "San Martín Texmelucan"
Tianguis El Pueblito
Tianguis La 9
Tianguis Siglo XXI

Hotels in San Cristóbal

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Silmar Hotel Motel

Monuments in San Cristóbal

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arcos de Orizaba

Gas Stations in San Cristóbal

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #977029952

Stadiums & Teams in San Cristóbal

Team	League	Division




Estadio "Rafael Murillo Vidal"
Estadio Beisborama

Airports Near San Cristóbal

5 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
El Lencero Airport	JAL	Medium Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz Airport	—	Small Airport
Loma Roja Airport	—	Small Airport
Patria Vieja Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Tehuacán National Airport	TCN	Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Cristóbal

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Jesucristo es el Señor
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Sagrado Corazón

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 Cristóbal

What is the population of San Cristóbal?

San Cristóbal has a population of 1,482 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 177 people per square mile, spread across 8.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Cristóbal?

San Cristóbal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.9 inches.

How is the job market in San Cristóbal?

The job market in San Cristóbal is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 47 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Río Blanco 40,611 pop · 2.1 mi Huiloapan de Cuauhtémoc 4,125 pop · 2.2 mi Orizaba 123,182 pop · 2.2 mi Jalapilla 8,245 pop · 2.3 mi Tlilapan 3,476 pop · 2.3 mi Nogales 22,085 pop · 2.6 mi Fraccionamiento Valle Dorado 3,245 pop · 2.7 mi Unión y Progreso 8,181 pop · 3.0 mi Rafael Delgado 9,594 pop · 3.7 mi Palmira 14,256 pop · 3.8 mi Ciudad Mendoza 35,641 pop · 3.9 mi La Cuesta 2,095 pop · 4.0 mi Necoxtla 2,890 pop · 4.0 mi Ixtaczoquitlán 26,187 pop · 4.4 mi

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