San Salvador, Mexico
Chiapas · Mexico
San Salvador is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 506. Elevation: 2,467 ft (752 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 506 |
| Elevation | 2,467 ft (752 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.9717°, -91.8767° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Chiapas |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 79.5 inches (2,019 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Salvador
San Salvador is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 506. The city sits at an elevation of 2,467 feet (752 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.7°F |
| 31% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,467 ft (752 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.9717°N, 91.8767°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 19 | 131 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (150 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 150 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 12.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 9.3 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 10.9 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 13.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 9.2 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in |
San Salvador has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 65°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 79.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.8") and March the driest (2.2").
Airports Near San Salvador
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Comitan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lomas Tristes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Palenque International Airport | PQM | Small Airport |
| San Luis de Ocosingo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tenosique Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yalcok Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
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San Salvador has a population of 506 residents and is located in Mexico..
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San Salvador has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 79.5 inches.
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