San Nicolás Tolentino, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

San Nicolás Tolentino is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 2,862. Elevation: 3,973 ft (1,211 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,862 Population 14/sq mi density

3,973 ft Elevation 1,211 meters

74°F Avg Temperature 23°C

29.9 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,862

Density14/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)

Rain29.9 in/yr

Sunny Days362/yr

Elevation3,973 ft (1,211 m)

Population	2,862
Population Density	14 / sq mi
Elevation	3,973 ft (1,211 m)
Coordinates	18.5508°, -98.5037°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Puebla
Average Temperature	74°F (23°C)
January Average	69°F (21°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation	29.9 inches (758 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Nicolás Tolentino

San Nicolás Tolentino is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 2,862. The city sits at an elevation of 3,973 feet (1,211 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 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 92 business establishments.

Income: San Nicolás Tolentino vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.1%
	69% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	92

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Nicolás Tolentino 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 3,973 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	73.5°F
	36% above Mexico avg
January Average	69°F (21°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,973 ft (1,211 m)
Area	198.5 sq mi (514.1 km²)
Population Density	14/sq mi
Coordinates	18.5508°N, 98.5037°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"

21% below Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 6.73"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

301 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	2 km
Jun 15, 1999	1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico	M7.0	114 km
Jul 21, 2000	12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico	M5.9	46 km
Jun 16, 2013	5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico	M5.8	86 km
May 22, 2009	3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico	M5.6	49 km
Mar 20, 2015	3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico	M5.4	58 km
May 6, 1994	7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico	M5.3	57 km
Apr 3, 1997	7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico	M5.2	54 km
Aug 5, 1993	5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico	M5.2	131 km
Jul 19, 2016	4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico	M5.1	119 km
Feb 28, 2025	3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico	M5.0	96 km
Feb 3, 2010	5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico	M4.9	67 km
Dec 14, 1999	5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico	M4.8	51 km
May 26, 2005	7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico	M4.7	121 km
Dec 27, 1999	4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico	M4.7	90 km
Nov 15, 1990	21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico	M4.7	143 km
Jun 16, 2007	9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico	M4.6	53 km
Sep 22, 2016	3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico	M4.6	69 km
Jul 14, 2010	20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico	M4.6	130 km
Sep 8, 1999	3 km NW of Tamazola, Mexico	M4.5	99 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	182 km
2024	John	Category 3	195 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	212 km
2021	Grace	Category 3	233 km
2017	Katia	Category 2	271 km
2017	Franklin	Category 1	257 km
2017	Max	Category 1	210 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 1	237 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	184 km
2007	Dean	Category 2	251 km
2007	Lorenzo	Category 1	262 km
1997	Pauline	Category 2	212 km
1993	Gert	Category 2	284 km
1990	Diana	Category 2	286 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	191 km
1988	Debby	Category 1	270 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (54 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Popocatepetl	Stratovolcano(es)	5,393 m (17,694 ft)	2020	54 km
Iztaccihuatl	Stratovolcano	5,230 m (17,159 ft)	Unknown	71 km
Papayo	Lava dome	3,600 m (11,811 ft)	Unknown	87 km
Chichinautzin	Volcanic field	3,930 m (12,894 ft)	400	88 km
Serdan-Oriental	Tuff cone(s)	3,485 m (11,434 ft)	Unknown	135 km
Orizaba, Pico de	Stratovolcano	5,564 m (18,255 ft)	1846	140 km
Toluca, Nevado de	Stratovolcano	4,680 m (15,354 ft)	-1350	146 km
Cumbres, Las	Stratovolcano	3,940 m (12,927 ft)	-3920	146 km
Gloria, La	Volcanic field	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	Unknown	158 km
Humeros, Los	Caldera(s)	3,150 m (10,335 ft)	-4470	167 km
Cofre de Perote	Shield(s)	4,282 m (14,049 ft)	1150	177 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	71°F (22°C)	0.1 in	Driest
March	75°F (24°C)	0.2 in
April	78°F (26°C)	0.6 in
May	79°F (26°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
June	77°F (25°C)	6.7 in	Wettest
July	74°F (23°C)	5.6 in
August	75°F (24°C)	6.0 in
September	74°F (23°C)	5.9 in
October	73°F (23°C)	2.4 in
November	71°F (22°C)	0.5 in
December	70°F (21°C)	0.1 in

San Nicolás Tolentino has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 69°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near San Nicolás Tolentino

47 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
+Radio en Redes (Atlixco) - Online - www.radioenredes.com - Atlixco, Puebla	américa, atlixco	AAC+
MIX 91.7 (Puebla) - 91.7 FM - XHRC-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla	1980s, 2000s	AAC+ 48 kbps
XHRH-FM "Amor 103.3" Puebla, PU	musica romantica, puebla	AAC+ 48 kbps
LA MAGNÍFICA 99.9 (Atlixco) - 99.9 FM - XHEV-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Atlixco, Puebla	99.9 fm, atlixco	AAC
LA COMADRE 101.7 (Cuautla) - 101.7 FM - XHCUT-FM - Grupo Diario de Morelos - Cuautla, Morelos	101.7 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
105.5 La Z (Atotonilco) - 105.5 FM - XHHE-FM - Atotonilco, Jalisco	105.5 fm, américa	MP3
La Ke Buena Puebla - 89.7 FM - XHEPA-FM - Puebla, Puebla	89.7 fm, américa	MP3 24 kbps
UP! 92.5.2 (Puebla) - 92.5 HD2 - XHZM-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Puebla, Puebla	2000's, 2000s	AAC 40 kbps
LA Z 105.5 (Atotonilco) - 105.5 FM - XHHE-FM - XHHE Radio / Grupo Radio Centro - Atotonilco, Jalisco	105.5 fm, américa	MP3
XHRS-FM 90.1 "Radio Disney" Puebla, PU	dance, pop	AAC+ 56 kbps
Ultra (Puebla) - 92.5 FM - XHZM-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Puebla, Puebla	92.5 fm, balada pop	MP3 48 kbps
89.3 La Grupera (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla	89.3 fm, américa	MP3
HITS AND MIX RADIO 3	—	MP3
Puebla FM (Teziutlán)	government, local	AAC 130 kbps
XEHIT-AM 1310 "Radio Felicidad" Puebla, PU	classic hits, puebla	AAC+ 48 kbps
XHRC-FM "Mix 91.7" Puebla, PU	adult contemporary, puebla	AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio BUAP - 96.9 FM - XHBUAP-FM - Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) - Puebla, Puebla	96.9 fm, benemérita universidad autónoma de puebla	MP3 192 kbps
Amor Puebla - 103.3 FM - XHRH-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU	103.3, 103.3 fm	AAC+ 48 kbps
EXA FM 94.1 (Puebla) - 94.1 FM - XHJE-FM - MVS Radio - Puebla, Puebla	94.1 fm, américa	AAC+ 64 kbps
Pasión FM (Puebla) - 104.3 FM - XHPUE-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, PU	104.3, 104.3 fm	MP3
Radio BUAP (Puebla) - 96.9 FM - XHBUAP-FM - Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) - Puebla, PU	96.9, 96.9 fm	MP3 192 kbps
La Magnífica (Puebla) - 95.5 FM - XHZT-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Puebla, Puebla	1250 am, 95.5 fm	AAC
La Grupera (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla	89.3 fm, cinco radio	MP3
MIX Puebla - 91.7 FM - XHRC-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU	2000s, 2010s	AAC+ 48 kbps
@FM (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Radiorama Puebla - Puebla, Puebla	96.1 fm, @fm	MP3
LA GRUPERA 89.3 (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla	89.3 fm, américa	MP3
LA MAGNÍFICA 95.5 (Puebla) - 95.5 FM - XHZT-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Puebla, Puebla	95.5 fm, américa	AAC
W Radio puebla 92.1 FM y 1280 AM	grupo radio cañón, información	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Disney Puebla 92.9 FM	charts, grupo oro	AAC+ 64 kbps
La Ke Buena (Ciudad Serdán) - 93.5 FM - XHLU-FM - Ciudad Serdán, Puebla	93.5 fm, ciudad serdán	MP3
La romántica Puebla 92.9 FM HD2	baladas, baladas en español	MP3
La Mejor 97.7	—	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
W RADIO 92.1 (Puebla) - 92.1 FM - XHEG-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Puebla, Puebla	92.1 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
LA 96 96.1 (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Cadena IN - Puebla, Puebla	96.1 fm, américa	MP3
El basurero de Dago	musica, música en español	MP3
Exa FM Puebla - 94.1 FM - XHJE-FM - MVS Radio - Puebla, PU	94.1, 94.1 fm	AAC+ 64 kbps
MIX (Puebla) - 91.7 FM - XHRC-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla	1980s, 2000s	AAC+ 48 kbps
La Poderosa (San Martín) - 90.7 FM - XHRTP-FM - Radiorama - San Martín Texmelucan, Puebla	90.7 fm, banda	MP3
RED CIUDADANA 1120 (Puebla) - 1120 AM - XEPOP-AM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla	1120 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
Tropical Puebla	—	MP3
Imagen radio (Puebla) - 105.1 FM [Puebla, Puebla]	music, news	MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor 90.7 (US)	regional mexican	MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Puebla - 98.7 FM - XHPBA-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Puebla, Puebla	98.7 fm, américa	AAC
ARROBA FM 96.1 (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Radiorama Puebla - Puebla, Puebla	96.1 fm, @fm	MP3
RADIO DISNEY 92.9 (Puebla) - 92.9 FM - XHECD-FM - Grupo Oro Comunicaciones - Puebla, Puebla	92.9 fm, américa	AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in San Nicolás Tolentino

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Convento De Santo Domingo De Guzman

Farmers Markets in San Nicolás Tolentino

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Mercado de Atencingo

Stadiums & Teams in San Nicolás Tolentino

Team	League	Division

Airports Near San Nicolás Tolentino

8 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Hermanos Serdán International Airport	PBC	Large Airport
Aeródromo Atlixco	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo Chiconcuac	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo de Cuautla	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo de la Hacienda Panoaya	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo Los Ojuelos	—	Small Airport
Tenango Airport	—	Small Airport
Tlaxcala Airstrip	—	Small 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 Tolentino

What is the population of San Nicolás Tolentino?

San Nicolás Tolentino has a population of 2,862 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 198.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Nicolás Tolentino?

San Nicolás Tolentino 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 Tolentino?

The job market in San Nicolás Tolentino is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 92 business establishments in the area.

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