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San Salvador El Seco, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

San Salvador El Seco is a small city in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 17,263. Elevation: 7,995 ft (2,437 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

17,263 Population 172/sq mi density
7,995 ft Elevation 2,437 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
18.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About San Salvador El Seco

San Salvador el Seco is a town and municipality in the Mexican state of Puebla.

People

Population17,263
Density172/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain18.2 in/yr
Sunny Days361/yr
Elevation7,995 ft (2,437 m)
Population17,263
Population Density172 / sq mi
Elevation7,995 ft (2,437 m)
Coordinates19.1333°, -97.6417°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation18.2 inches (462 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Salvador El Seco

San Salvador El Seco is a small city in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 17,263. The city sits at an elevation of 7,995 feet (2,437 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 552 business establishments.

Income: San Salvador El Seco vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)552

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in San Salvador El Seco

San Salvador El Seco has an average annual temperature of 14.7°C (58°F). The hottest month is May (18.2°C), the coldest is Dec (11.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 894 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.5°C / 53°F 1.5° / 23.3° 15.5
Feb 12.7°C / 55°F 1.2° / 26.4° 9.6
Mar 15.1°C / 59°F 3.8° / 28.3° 13.5
Apr 17.3°C / 63°F 6.5° / 29.6° 32.6
May 18.2°C / 65°F 8.5° / 29.4° 58.7
Jun 16.8°C / 62°F 8.6° / 28° 142.2
Jul 15.5°C / 60°F 7.8° / 24.9° 145.3
Aug 15.5°C / 60°F 7.6° / 24.4° 172.6
Sep 15.2°C / 59°F 6.7° / 23.8° 174.6
Oct 14.3°C / 58°F 4.3° / 24.1° 88.5
Nov 12.9°C / 55°F 3° / 23.7° 27.2
Dec 11.4°C / 53°F 2.3° / 22.4° 13.6
San Salvador El Seco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 361 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,995 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,995 ft (2,437 m)
Area100.4 sq mi (260.1 km²)
Population Density172/sq mi
Coordinates19.1333°N, 97.6417°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

158 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M7.1 on Sep 19, 2017.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 110 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 86 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 130 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 142 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 97 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 126 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 100 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 140 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 66 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 141 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 135 km
Dec 8, 2000 21 km ESE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.3 115 km
Oct 22, 2012 3 km ENE of Santiago Huajolotitlán, Mexico M4.3 144 km
Jun 24, 1999 4 km SSW of Totoltepec de Guerrero, Mexico M4.2 108 km
Apr 5, 2008 0 km SW of Santiago Chilixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.1 140 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 103 km
Jul 18, 2008 25 km E of Santiago Miltepec, Mexico M4.1 130 km
Jan 6, 2015 2 km SSE of San Julián, Mexico M4.1 146 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 95 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 286 km
2021 Grace Category 3 152 km
2017 Katia Category 2 173 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 146 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 294 km
2010 Karl Category 3 92 km
2007 Dean Category 2 156 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 162 km
2005 Stan Category 1 295 km
2000 Keith Category 1 281 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 274 km
1993 Gert Category 2 229 km
1990 Diana Category 2 198 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 287 km
1988 Debby Category 1 178 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Serdan-Oriental (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 24 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 39 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 41 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 47 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 64 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 65 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 104 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 105 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 111 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 113 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 157 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
February 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in
March 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.5 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
December 51°F (10°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

San Salvador El Seco has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 51°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in San Salvador El Seco

Institution Type Founded Website
Universidad Tecnologica de Oriental University

Schools in San Salvador El Seco

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bachillerato General 12 de Octubre
Jardín de Niños Plutarco Elías Calles
Jardín de Niños Jaime Sabines
Escuela Primaria Vicente de Paul Gutiérrez
Escuela Secundaria 18 de Noviembre
Escuela Primaria Benito Juárez
Escuela Secundaria General José Vasconcelos
BUAP
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Radio Stations near San Salvador El Seco

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA INVASORA 88.9 (Perote) - 88.9 FM - XHBE-FM - Molina Comunicaciones - Perote, Veracruz 88.9 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
La K-Pitana MP3

Museums in San Salvador El Seco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Convento
Convento

Farmers Markets in San Salvador El Seco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado "Miguel A. Huesca"
Mercado "San Andrés"
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Acatzingo
Mercado Municipal El Seco
Tianguis La Asuncion

Bus Stations in San Salvador El Seco

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parada AU

Gas Stations in San Salvador El Seco

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

gasolineria

Banks in San Salvador El Seco

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Azteca

Stadiums & Teams in San Salvador El Seco

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Airports Near San Salvador El Seco

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hermanos Serdán International AirportPBCLarge Airport
Aeródromo AerolandiaSmall Airport
Estación No. 9 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall Airport
Tlaxcala AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Salvador El Seco

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia del Divino Salvador

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 Salvador El Seco

What is the population of San Salvador El Seco?

San Salvador El Seco has a population of 17,263 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 172 people per square mile, spread across 100.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Salvador El Seco?

San Salvador El Seco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 361 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.2 inches.

How is the job market in San Salvador El Seco?

The job market in San Salvador El Seco is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 552 business establishments in the area.

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