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San Nicolás Tenexcalco, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

San Nicolás Tenexcalco is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 792. Elevation: 3,612 ft (1,101 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

792 Population 6/sq mi density
3,612 ft Elevation 1,101 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
29.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population792
Density6/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.2%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain29.9 in/yr
Sunny Days362/yr
Elevation3,612 ft (1,101 m)
Population792
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation3,612 ft (1,101 m)
Coordinates18.4813°, -98.5963°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation29.9 inches (758 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Nicolás Tenexcalco

San Nicolás Tenexcalco is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 792. The city sits at an elevation of 3,612 feet (1,101 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 25 business establishments.

Income: San Nicolás Tenexcalco vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)25

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Nicolás Tenexcalco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,612 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.5°F
36% above Mexico avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,612 ft (1,101 m)
Area127.3 sq mi (329.7 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates18.4813°N, 98.5963°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"
21% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.89"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

312 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 14 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 123 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 35 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 74 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 43 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 51 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 64 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 55 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 126 km
Jul 19, 2016 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico M5.1 110 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 84 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 73 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 43 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 148 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 87 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 109 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 134 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 62 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 44 km
Sep 8, 1999 3 km NW of Tamazola, Mexico M4.5 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 171 km
2024 John Category 3 183 km
2023 Otis Category 5 200 km
2021 Grace Category 3 243 km
2017 Katia Category 2 283 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 269 km
2017 Max Category 1 201 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 232 km
2010 Karl Category 3 195 km
2007 Dean Category 2 262 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 274 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 202 km
1993 Gert Category 1 293 km
1990 Diana Category 2 297 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 181 km
1988 Debby Category 1 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 60 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 78 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 87 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 93 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 141 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 147 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 152 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 158 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 170 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 180 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
April 78°F (26°C) 0.6 in
May 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 76°F (25°C) 6.9 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 6.1 in
August 74°F (24°C) 6.4 in
September 74°F (23°C) 6.3 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest

San Nicolás Tenexcalco has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 69°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.9") and December the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near San Nicolás Tenexcalco

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
+Radio en Redes (Atlixco) - Online - www.radioenredes.com - Atlixco, Puebla américa, atlixco AAC+
LA MAGNÍFICA 99.9 (Atlixco) - 99.9 FM - XHEV-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Atlixco, Puebla 99.9 fm, atlixco AAC
LA Z 105.5 (Atotonilco) - 105.5 FM - XHHE-FM - XHHE Radio / Grupo Radio Centro - Atotonilco, Jalisco 105.5 fm, américa MP3
105.5 La Z (Atotonilco) - 105.5 FM - XHHE-FM - Atotonilco, Jalisco 105.5 fm, américa MP3
LA COMADRE 101.7 (Cuautla) - 101.7 FM - XHCUT-FM - Grupo Diario de Morelos - Cuautla, Morelos 101.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
+Oxygn Radio (Atlixco) - Online - www.oxygenradio.com - Atlixco, Puebla américa, atlixco MP3 320 kbps
SOL FM 101.3 (Atlixco) - 101.3 FM - XHVP-FM - Cinco Radio - Atlixco, Puebla 101.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in San Nicolás Tenexcalco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Convento De Santo Domingo De Guzman

Farmers Markets in San Nicolás Tenexcalco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Amayucaa
Mercado de Atencingo

Stadiums & Teams in San Nicolás Tenexcalco

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Nicolás Tenexcalco

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hermanos Serdán International AirportPBCLarge Airport
General Mariano Matamoros International AirportCVJMedium Airport
Aeródromo AtlixcoSmall Airport
Aeródromo ChiconcuacSmall Airport
Aeródromo de CuautlaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de la Hacienda PanoayaSmall Airport
Aeródromo Los OjuelosSmall Airport
Aeródromo Santa CruzSmall Airport
Albatros Residencial AéreoSmall Airport
Tenango AirportSmall Airport
Tequesquitengo AirportSmall Airport
Tlaxcala AirstripSmall Airport
Vista Hermosa AirfieldSmall 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 Nicolás Tenexcalco

What is the population of San Nicolás Tenexcalco?

San Nicolás Tenexcalco has a population of 792 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 127.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Nicolás Tenexcalco?

San Nicolás Tenexcalco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.9 inches.

How is the job market in San Nicolás Tenexcalco?

The job market in San Nicolás Tenexcalco is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 25 business establishments in the area.

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