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San Luis el Alto, Mexico

México · Mexico

San Luis el Alto is a small town in México, Mexico with a population of 874. Elevation: 9,718 ft (2,962 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

874 Population 5/sq mi density
9,718 ft Elevation 2,962 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
31.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population874
Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.5%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain31.9 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Elevation9,718 ft (2,962 m)
Population874
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation9,718 ft (2,962 m)
Coordinates19.3022°, -99.9237°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMéxico
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation31.9 inches (811 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Luis el Alto

San Luis el Alto is a small town in Mexico (México) with a population of 874. The city sits at an elevation of 9,718 feet (2,962 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 28 business establishments.

Income: San Luis el Alto vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)28

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in San Luis el Alto

San Luis el Alto has an average annual temperature of 13.4°C (56°F). The hottest month is May (15.6°C), the coldest is Jan (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 957 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.9°C / 50°F -0.6° / 20.4° 11.5
Feb 11.5°C / 53°F 0.6° / 22.3° 9.7
Mar 12.9°C / 55°F 2° / 23.8° 18.3
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 4.5° / 25.1° 34.2
May 15.6°C / 60°F 6.4° / 24.9° 79.4
Jun 15.6°C / 60°F 8.5° / 22.7° 175.4
Jul 14.8°C / 59°F 8.1° / 21.6° 197.0
Aug 15°C / 59°F 8.3° / 21.7° 177.7
Sep 14.9°C / 59°F 8.3° / 21.5° 162.3
Oct 13.6°C / 56°F 5.5° / 21.8° 65.0
Nov 11.5°C / 53°F 1.9° / 21.1° 18.5
Dec 10.1°C / 50°F -0.4° / 20.6° 8.4
San Luis el Alto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 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 31.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,718 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,718 ft (2,962 m)
Area160.6 sq mi (415.9 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates19.3022°N, 99.9237°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

277 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 142 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 117 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 145 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 148 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 133 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 142 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 145 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 140 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 136 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 150 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 134 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 126 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 142 km
Sep 26, 2024 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M4.9 146 km
Mar 22, 2019 10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.9 147 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 110 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 126 km
Aug 29, 1993 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico M4.8 127 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 150 km
Jan 15, 2015 13 km SW of Amuco de la Reforma, Mexico M4.7 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 254 km
2024 John Category 3 223 km
2023 Otis Category 5 183 km
2021 Grace Category 3 268 km
2021 Rick Category 2 262 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 257 km
1996 Alma Category 2 298 km
1996 Boris Category 1 242 km
1993 Gert Category 2 262 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 28 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 36 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 87 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 128 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 135 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 140 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
February 49°F (9°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 51°F (11°C) 0.6 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 56°F (13°C) 7.4 in
July 59°F (15°C) 8.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 8.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 7.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
November 50°F (10°C) 1.2 in
December 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in Coldest

San Luis el Alto has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 48°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.5") and February the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near San Luis el Alto

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO DISNEY 102.1 (Toluca) - 102.1 FM - XHTOM-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 102.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
La Bestia (Toluca) - 103.7 FM - XHQY-FM - Toluca, Estado de México 103.7 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
Crystal (Toluca) - 93.3 FM - XHEDT-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 93.3 fm, crystal AAC+ 64 kbps
Cadena Azul (Atlacomulco) - 95.7 FM - XHATF-FM - Grupo Rotativo - Atlacomulco, Estado de México 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
FANTASÍA W RADIO 89.1 - 89.1 FM - XHZTM-FM - Zitácuaro, Michoacán 89.1 fm, concesión social MP3 128 kbps
ESENCIA RADIO 107.1 (Zitácuaro) - 107.1 FM - XHETA-FM - Grupo Radio Zitácuaro - Zitácuaro, Michoacán 107.1 fm, américa MP3
AMOR 92.5 (Toluca) - 92.5 FM - XHRJ-FM - Grupo ACIR - Toluca, Estado de México 92.5 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
ULTRA 101.3 (Toluca) - 101.3 FM - XHZA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Toluca, Estado de México 101.3 fm, contemporary hits MP3 96 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, Estado de México 1600 am, am MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 102.9 (Toluca) - 102.9 FM - XHTOL-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Toluca, Estado de México 102.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 91.7 FM - XHGEM-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, EM 91.7, 91.7 fm MP3 128 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, EM 1600, 1600 am MP3 128 kbps
UniRadio 99.7 radio college MP3 96 kbps
CRYSTAL 93.3 (Toluca) - 93.3 FM - XHEDT-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 93.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Crystal 93.3 AAC+ 64 kbps
Crystal 104.9 FM banda, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Disney Toluca - 102.1 FM - XHTOM-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 102.1 fm, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
Crystal 106.1 FM banda, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
Ultra (Toluca) - 101.3 FM - XHZA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Toluca, Estado de México 101.3 fm, contemporary MP3 96 kbps
MEXIQUENSE RADIO 1600 (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, Estado de México 1600 am, am MP3 128 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Valle de Bravo) - 104.5 FM - XHVAL-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Valle de Bravo, EM 104.5, 104.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
Lokura FM (Ixtapan de la Sal) - 99.5 FM - XHXI-FM - Capital Media - Ixtapan de la Sal, Estado de México 99.5 fm, capital media AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in San Luis el Alto

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro Cultural Mexiquense
Museo de Antropología e Historia
Museo de Antropología e Historia
Museo de Arqueología
Museo de Arte Moderno
Museo Joaquin Arcadio Pagaza
Museo Universitario "Leopoldo Flores"
Museo Universitario "Leopoldo Flores"
Museo Universitario Leopoldo Flores
Museo Virreynal de Zinacantepec

Libraries in San Luis el Alto

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Artes0.0
Artes0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Central UAEMex0.0
Biblioteca Digital de Amanalco0.0
Biblioteca Lic. Gustavo Cabrera Acevedo0.0
Biblioteca Lic. Gustavo Cabrera Acevedo0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Central0.0
Biblioteca Pública Ing. Vicente Vallejo0.0
Biblioteca Pública Joaquin Arcadio Pagaza0.0
Espacio Odisea0.0
Facultad de Geografía0.0
Facultad de Geografía0.0
Santiago Velazco Ruiz0.0

Farmers Markets in San Luis el Alto

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado 16 de Septiembre
Mercado de Artesanias
Mercado de Toluca Palmillas
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Benito Juarez
Mercado Municipal Zinacantepec
Mercado Municipal Zinacantepec
Plaza Juárez
Villamar
Villamar

Breweries in San Luis el Alto

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
El Deposito
Makaá

Stadiums & Teams in San Luis el Alto

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Luis el Alto

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adolfo López Mateos International AirportTLCLarge Airport
General Mariano Matamoros International AirportCVJMedium Airport
Aeroclub Valle de Bravo AirportSmall Airport
Aeródromo ChiconcuacSmall Airport
Aeródromo de Rancho LanzaroteSmall Airport
Aeródromo de TaxcoSmall Airport
Albatros Residencial AéreoSmall Airport
Jorge Jiménez Cantú National AirportAZPSmall Airport
Tequesquitengo AirportSmall Airport
Vista Hermosa AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in San Luis el Alto

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clínica de rehabilitación San Judas Tadeo

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 Luis el Alto

What is the population of San Luis el Alto?

San Luis el Alto has a population of 874 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 160.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Luis el Alto?

San Luis el Alto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.9 inches.

How is the job market in San Luis el Alto?

The job market in San Luis el Alto is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 28 business establishments in the area.

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