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San Fernando, Mexico

Tamaulipas · Mexico

San Fernando is a small city in Tamaulipas, Mexico with a population of 29,171. Elevation: 144 ft (44 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

29,171 Population 10/sq mi density
144 ft Elevation 44 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
26.3 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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People

Population29,171
Density10/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain26.3 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Population29,171
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Coordinates24.8471°, -98.1489°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceTamaulipas
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation26.3 inches (668 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Fernando

San Fernando is a small city in Mexico (Tamaulipas) with a population of 29,171. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet (44 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.3 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 933 business establishments.

Income: San Fernando vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)933

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in San Fernando

San Fernando has an average annual temperature of 24.5°C (76°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.9°C), the coldest is Jan (17.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 741 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.4°C / 63°F 3.6° / 31.8° 41.6
Feb 18.1°C / 65°F 2.4° / 35.1° 21.4
Mar 22.4°C / 72°F 8.8° / 37.9° 34.3
Apr 25.8°C / 78°F 13.2° / 40° 56.3
May 28.4°C / 83°F 20.1° / 39.9° 87.5
Jun 29.6°C / 85°F 22.2° / 40.4° 102.4
Jul 29.4°C / 85°F 22.8° / 38.5° 80.6
Aug 29.9°C / 86°F 23.5° / 39° 33.6
Sep 28.3°C / 83°F 19.7° / 37.3° 139.4
Oct 25.4°C / 78°F 12° / 35.4° 63.3
Nov 21°C / 70°F 7.9° / 33.4° 50.2
Dec 18.8°C / 66°F 4.6° / 32.7° 30.2
San Fernando has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average74.5°F
38% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area2,948.6 sq mi (7,636.8 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates24.8471°N, 98.1489°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.20"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.2 on May 12, 2025.

Apr 6, 2004 18 km ESE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.5 144 km
Jun 14, 2009 35 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.4 129 km
May 29, 2012 31 km NW of San Carlos, Mexico M4.3 104 km
May 12, 2025 13 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.2 149 km
Jan 19, 2014 12 km SSW of China, Mexico M4.1 141 km
Feb 11, 2014 31 km SSE of China, Mexico M4.0 118 km
Mar 2, 2014 15 km SW of China, Mexico M4.0 147 km
Mar 5, 2014 18 km SSW of China, Mexico M3.9 137 km
Nov 26, 2013 22 km S of China, Mexico M3.6 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Hanna (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Hanna Category 1 196 km
2017 Harvey Category 3 286 km
2013 Ingrid Category 1 248 km
2010 Alex Category 2 76 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 185 km
2005 Emily Category 3 8 km
2003 Erika Category 1 68 km
2000 Keith Category 1 251 km
1999 Bret Category 4 233 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 50 km
1983 Barry Category 1 90 km
1980 Allen Category 5 164 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.7 in
March 71°F (21°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 76°F (25°C) 1.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 2.2 in
June 84°F (29°C) 3.6 in
July 85°F (29°C) 3.1 in
August 85°F (29°C) 3.6 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 5.2 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 2.8 in
November 69°F (21°C) 1.0 in
December 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in

San Fernando has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 60°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.2") and March the driest (0.7").

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Colleges & Universities in San Fernando

Institution Type Founded Website
CETis No. 129 College
Tec Victoria Unidad San Fernando College

Schools in San Fernando

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Secundaria General Belisario Domínguez
Escuela Ford No.6
Escuela de Educación Especial
Juan Escutia
Tec. No 65. Ing, Victro Bravo Ahuja
Primaria Rural Venustiano Carranza
Tec. No. 65 Ing. Victor Bravo ahuja
Primaria Juan Escutia
C.B.T.A
Jardin de niños
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Libraries in San Fernando

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in San Fernando

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Antiguo Mercado Hidalgo

Hotels in San Fernando

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Campestre Rosalinda Banda
Hotel tenos
Quinta Paraiso

Restaurants in San Fernando

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

100% Natural
100% Natural
Beat´s Pizza
La Cattrina, Buffet, Bar & Grill
Luigi's Pizza
Luigi's Pizza
Pizza Crunch
Pizzas Luzzu
Restaurant "Las Palmas"
Restaurant "Las Palmas"
Restaurante "Davila"

Monuments in San Fernando

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento a José de Escandón
Monumento a las madres

Clinics in San Fernando

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de salud
Clinica El Rosal
I.S.S.S.T.E

Bus Stations in San Fernando

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ADO
Estación de Autobuses Transpais
Estrella Blanca
Omnibus de Mexico

Gas Stations in San Fernando

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #11145323092
MX #11145323093
MX #666249918
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex

Banks in San Fernando

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banorte
Santander

Stadiums & Teams in San Fernando

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Fernando

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chapotito AirportSmall Airport
El Mezquite Rojo AirportSmall Airport
El Milagro AirportSmall Airport
La Peñita AirportSmall Airport
La Pinta AirportSmall Airport
Los Ebanos AirportSmall Airport
Méndez AirportSmall Airport
No Le Hace AirstripSmall Airport
Paso Real AirstripSmall Airport
Rancho El Tinieblo AirstripSmall Airport
Rancho La Encantada AirstripSmall Airport
Rancho Laguna Vista AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirportSmall Airport
San José de Los Leones AirportSmall Airport
San Juanito AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Fernando

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Apostólica de la Fe en Cristo Jesus
Iglesia Bautista Bethania
Iglesia de cristo
Iglesia de Cristo
Iglesia de Guadalupe
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Parroquia de San Fernando

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Monterrey

🇲🇽 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 Fernando

What is the population of San Fernando?

San Fernando has a population of 29,171 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 2,948.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Fernando?

San Fernando has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.3 inches.

How is the job market in San Fernando?

The job market in San Fernando is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 933 business establishments in the area.

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