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San Nicolás, Mexico

México · Mexico

San Nicolás is a small town in México, Mexico with a population of 1,594. Elevation: 6,729 ft (2,051 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,594 Population 21/sq mi density
6,729 ft Elevation 2,051 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
42.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About San Nicolás

San Nicolás

San Nicolás de los Garza, sometimes known only as San Nicolás, is a city and coextensive municipality in the Mexican state of Nuevo León that is part of the Monterrey metropolitan area. It has become primarily a city for residences and family houses, although it still has several factories that tend to relocate to the periphery of the metropolitan area. It is the fifth-largest city in the state, behind Monterrey, Guadalupe, Ciudad Apodaca and General Escobedo.

People

Population1,594
Density21/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain42.4 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation6,729 ft (2,051 m)
Population1,594
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation6,729 ft (2,051 m)
Coordinates18.9333°, -99.5683°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMéxico
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation42.4 inches (1,077 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Nicolás

San Nicolás is a small town in Mexico (México) with a population of 1,594. The city sits at an elevation of 6,729 feet (2,051 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 51 business establishments.

Income: San Nicolás vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)51

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Nicolás enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,729 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,729 ft (2,051 m)
Area77.8 sq mi (201.5 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates18.9333°N, 99.5683°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.70"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

362 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 121 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 132 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 108 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 90 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 137 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 95 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 148 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 119 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 150 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 147 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 125 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 74 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 101 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 114 km
Sep 26, 2024 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M4.9 130 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 143 km
Aug 29, 1993 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico M4.8 127 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 141 km
Feb 22, 2024 21 km S of Valle Luz, Mexico M4.7 139 km
Jun 22, 2017 4 km ENE of Tlacotepec, Mexico M4.7 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 206 km
2024 John Category 3 183 km
2023 Otis Category 5 157 km
2021 Grace Category 3 262 km
2021 Rick Category 2 281 km
2017 Max Category 1 258 km
2010 Karl Category 1 291 km
2007 Dean Category 2 295 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 215 km
1996 Boris Category 1 252 km
1993 Gert Category 2 275 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 234 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
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 49 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 88 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 100 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 100 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 101 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
May 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 65°F (18°C) 8.7 in Wettest
July 59°F (15°C) 8.7 in
August 64°F (18°C) 8.7 in
September 63°F (17°C) 8.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest

San Nicolás has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 52°F in January to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near San Nicolás

75 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SABROSITA Ciudad de México - 590 AM - XEPH-AM - NRM Comunicaciones - Ciudad de México 590, 590 am AAC+ 32 kbps
ALFA 91.3 (Ciudad de México) - 91.3 FM - XHFAJ-FM - Grupo Radio Centro - Ciudad de México 91.3, 91.3 fm AAC+ 32 kbps
AMOR SOLO POP: Pop y baladas en español acir, acir online AAC+ 48 kbps
UNIVERSAL 88.1 (CDMX) - 88.1 FM - XHRED-FM - Grupo Radio Centro - Ciudad de México 88.1 fm, adult contemporary AAC+ 32 kbps
STEREOREY: La Máxima Dimensión del Radio all-time-classics, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
JOYA 93.7 (CDMX) - 93.7 FM - XEJP-FM - Grupo Radio Centro - Ciudad de México 93.7 fm, américa AAC+ 32 kbps
Stereo Cien - 100.1 FM - XHMM-FM - NRM Comunicaciones - Ciudad de México 00's, 00s AAC+ 32 kbps
Llegó El Mariachi (iHeart Radio) - Online - ACIR Online / iHeart Radio - Ciudad de México acir, acir online AAC+ 48 kbps
XHUIA-FM Ibero 90.9.1 (90.9 MHz FM, Ciudad de México) Universidad Iberoamericana cdmx, ciudad de méxico MP3 128 kbps
MVS Noticias - 102.5 FM - XHMVS-FM - MVS Radio - Ciudad de México 102.5, 102.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
RADIO CENTRO 1030 (CDMX) - 1030 AM - XEQR-AM - Grupo Radio Centro - Ciudad de México 1030 am, am AAC+ 32 kbps
LA KEBUENA 96.1 (Taxco) - 96.1 FM - XHXC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Taxco, Guerrero 96.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
EL FONÓGRAFO: Música Ligada a tu Recuerdo 690 am, 80s en español AAC+ 32 kbps
BUENISIIMA 1530 y 1590 (CDMX) - 1530 AM - XEUR-AM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Ciudad de México 1530 am, am MP3 64 kbps
W Radio Ciudad de México - 96.9 FM / 900 AM - XEW-FM / XEW-AM - Radiópolis - Ciudad de México 900, 900 am AAC+ 56 kbps
Radioactivo 98.5 heavy metal, rock MP3
FRECUENCIA 106.9 (CDMX) - 106.9 FM - XHSCCA-FM - Comunicadores Comunitarios del Arte y la Cultura, A.C. - Ciudad de México 106.9 fm, américa MP3 192 kbps
UAM RADIO: Abierta Al Tiempo 94.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
RADIO DISNEY 102.1 (Toluca) - 102.1 FM - XHTOM-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 102.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Classic Rock Universal - Online - Grupo Radio Centro - Ciudad de México ciudad de mexico, ciudad de méxico AAC+ 32 kbps
TRÍOS Y BOLEROS de Radio Felicidad: Clásicos de los 50s y 60s 50s, 60s AAC+ 48 kbps
RADIO DISNEY 92.1 (CDMX) - 92.1 FM - XHFO-FM - Grupo Siete - Ciudad de México 92.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
100.1 VOX FM Radio Hits (Cuernavaca) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos 100.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
ONDAS DE VIDA 1440 (CDMX) - 1440 AM - XEEST-AM - Grupo Siete - Ciudad de México 1440 am, am AAC+ 64 kbps
iHeartRadio Pop (iHeart Radio) - Online - ACIR Online / iHeart Radio - Ciudad de México acir, acir online AAC+ 48 kbps
RADIO CHAPULTEPEC: UNA RADIO MEXICANA 560 am, am AAC+ 48 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
Radio UNAM AM - 860 AM - XEUN-AM - UNAM (Universidad Autónoma de México) - Ciudad de México 860 am, am MP3 80 kbps
La Ke Buena Cuernavaca 105.3 además de lo mejor en música del género grupero y música del ayer y hoy 24hras, grupero MP3 64 kbps
LA OCTAVA (Ciudad de México) - 88.1 FM - XHRED-FM - Grupo Radio Centro - Ciudad de México 88.1, 88.1 fm MP3 48 kbps
LOS40 101.7 (CDMX) - 101.7 FM - XEX-FM - Radiópolis - Ciudad de México 101.7 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
UAM Radio (Ciudad de México) - 94.1 FM - XHUAM-FM - UAM (Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana) - Ciudad de México 94.9, 94.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
LA BESTIA GRUPERA 540 (CDMX) - 540 AM - XEWF-AM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Ciudad de México 540 am, am MP3 96 kbps
JOYA: La Radio Inteligente 93.7 fm, américa AAC+ 32 kbps
Asian World Radio Latina anime, corea MP3
W RADIO 100.1 (Morelos) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos 100.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
BUENISIIMA 88.5 (Cuernavaca) - 88.5 FM - XHCM-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, Morelos 88.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Radio Omega (Ciudad de México) - 830 AM - XEITE-AM - Iglesia Universal del Reino de Dios - Ciudad de México 830, 830 am AAC+ 32 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, Estado de México 1600 am, am MP3 128 kbps
Let It Beat (iHeart Radio) - Online - ACIR Online / iHeart Radio - Ciudad de México 60s, 70s AAC+ 48 kbps
EL FONÓGRAFO: Música las 24 Horas américa, balada pop AAC+ 32 kbps
W DEPORTES - 730 AM - XEX-AM - Radiópolis - Ciudad de México 730 am, am AAC+ 128 kbps
cat kawaii variado MP3
OYE: Se Oye 89.7 fm, américa AAC+ 32 kbps
ULTRA 101.3 (Toluca) - 101.3 FM - XHZA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Toluca, Estado de México 101.3 fm, contemporary hits MP3 96 kbps
Radio Autómata blues, creative commons OGG
Viva El Mariachi Radio latin, traditional mexican music MP3
AMOR 92.5 (Toluca) - 92.5 FM - XHRJ-FM - Grupo ACIR - Toluca, Estado de México 92.5 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
OYE 89.7 (CDMX) - 89.7 FM - XEOYE-FM - NRM Comunicaciones - Ciudad de México 89.7 fm, américa AAC+ 32 kbps
RADIO ANÁHUAC 1670 (Huixquilucan) - 1670 AM - XEANAH-AM - Universidad Anáhuac - Huixquilucan, Estado de México 1670 am, am AAC 98 kbps
OYE (Ciudad de México) - 89.7 FM - XEOYE-FM - NRM Comunicaciones - Ciudad de México 89.7, 89.7 fm MP3 48 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
VOX FM Radio Hits 100.1 (Cuernavaca) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos 100.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
LOS40 Taxco - 92.9 FM - XHTXO-FM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Taxco, Guerrero 92.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LA Z: Salvajemente Grupera 107.3 fm, américa AAC+ 32 kbps
ARROBA FM 93.3 (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 93.3 fm, @fm MP3
Universal 88.1 XHRED Mexico City Official AAC+ 32 kbps
UniRadio 99.7 radio college MP3 96 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, EM 1600, 1600 am 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
W RADIO 102.9 (Toluca) - 102.9 FM - XHTOL-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Toluca, Estado de México 102.9 fm, américa MP3 128 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
Radio Disney Toluca - 102.1 FM - XHTOM-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 102.1 fm, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
Ultra (Toluca) - 101.3 FM - XHZA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Toluca, Estado de México 101.3 fm, contemporary MP3 96 kbps
El Adolfo Radio 91.9 FM musica regional mexicana, regional mexican MP3 192 kbps
Radio AMLO mexican music, political talk MP3 128 kbps
Crystal 106.1 FM banda, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
MEXIQUENSE RADIO 1600 (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, Estado de México 1600 am, am MP3 128 kbps
Los 40 Cuernavaca moderno, pop MP3 128 kbps
@FM (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 93.3 fm, @fm MP3
Memories Radio MP3 128 kbps
Crystal 104.9 FM banda, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 107.7 (Cuernavaca) - 107.7 FM - XHASM-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 107.7 fm, 1970s MP3

Museums in San Nicolás

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dr. Román Piña Chan Archeological Museum
Museo de Malinalco
Museo Grutas de la Estrella
Museo Municipal Techialoyan
Museo Regional de Arte y Cultura Tianguistencano
Museo Tlulihuacan de Texcalyacac

Libraries in San Nicolás

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Benito Juarez0.0
Biblioteca Digital Almoloya del Río0.0
Biblioteca Digital del Estado de Mexico0.0
Biblioteca Digital Tianguistenco0.0
Biblioteca Digital Xalatlaco0.0
Biblioteca Ignacio Manuel Altamirano0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Ignacio Manuel Altamirano0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Texcalyacac0.0
Biblioteca Pública Ing. Vicente Vallejo0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Jesús Reyes0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Lic. Abel C. Salazar0.0

Farmers Markets in San Nicolás

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central de Abastos de Santiago Tianguistenco
Central de Abastos Santiago Tianguistenco
Mercado
Mercado Central
Mercado Cuauhtémoc
Mercado de Animales La Tablas
Mercado de la flor
Mercado de Tetecala (Solo los dias Martes)
Mercado Filiberto Gómez
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Almoloya del Río
Mercado Municipal de Chalma
Mercado Municipal Santa Cruz Atizapán
Mercado Municipal Tianguistenco
Nuevo Mercado
Tianguis de San Agustín

Breweries in San Nicolás

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Met Rom S.A. Bodega
Micheladas
Pulquería La Olla

Stadiums & Teams in San Nicolás

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Nicolás

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adolfo López Mateos International AirportTLCLarge Airport
Mexico City Benito Juárez International AirportMEXLarge Airport
General Mariano Matamoros International AirportCVJMedium Airport
Aeroclub Valle de Bravo AirportSmall Airport
Aeródromo ChiconcuacSmall Airport
Aeródromo de CuautlaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de Rancho LanzaroteSmall Airport
Aeródromo de TaxcoSmall Airport
Aeródromo Los OjuelosSmall Airport
Aeródromo ZacacoyucaSmall Airport
Albatros Residencial AéreoSmall Airport
Base Nº19 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport
Jorge Jiménez Cantú National AirportAZPSmall Airport
Mexico City Air BaseSmall Airport
Tequesquitengo AirportSmall Airport
Vista Hermosa AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in San Nicolás

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro Quirofisico Y Rehabilitacion
Unidad de Rehabilitación e Integración Social Tianguistenco

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 Nicolás

What is the population of San Nicolás?

San Nicolás has a population of 1,594 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 77.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Nicolás?

San Nicolás enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.4 inches.

How is the job market in San Nicolás?

The job market in San Nicolás is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 51 business establishments in the area.

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