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San Salvador, Mexico

Hidalgo · Mexico

San Salvador is a small town in Hidalgo, Mexico with a population of 1,070. Elevation: 6,394 ft (1,949 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,070 Population 25/sq mi density
6,394 ft Elevation 1,949 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
22.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About San Salvador

San Salvador

San Salvador is a town and one of the 84 municipalities of Hidalgo, in central-eastern Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 200.4 km2 (77.4 sq mi).

People

Population1,070
Density25/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.9%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain22.4 in/yr
Sunny Days339/yr
Elevation6,394 ft (1,949 m)
Population1,070
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation6,394 ft (1,949 m)
Coordinates20.2858°, -99.0146°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceHidalgo
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation22.4 inches (569 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Salvador

San Salvador is a small town in Mexico (Hidalgo) with a population of 1,070. The city sits at an elevation of 6,394 feet (1,949 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 34 business establishments.

Income: San Salvador vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)34

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in San Salvador

San Salvador has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 469 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 13.4
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 22.7
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 7.1
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 26.2
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 41.9
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 77.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 91.4
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 70.4
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 56.3
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 41.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 11.5
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 9.8
San Salvador enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,394 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,394 ft (1,949 m)
Area42.3 sq mi (109.6 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates20.2858°N, 99.0146°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.4"
41% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.91"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

139 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 127 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 35 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 140 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 111 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 146 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 145 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 95 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 138 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 141 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 135 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 148 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 21 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 123 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 122 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 69 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 18 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 139 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 142 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 14 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 139 km
2017 Katia Category 2 203 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 254 km
2010 Karl Category 3 279 km
2007 Dean Category 2 180 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 201 km
2000 Keith Category 1 268 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 200 km
1993 Gert Category 2 117 km
1990 Diana Category 2 181 km
1988 Debby Category 1 184 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (114 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 114 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 129 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 135 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 146 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 152 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 163 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 177 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
February 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
April 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in Warmest
June 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
August 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
November 58°F (15°C) 0.5 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

San Salvador has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 56°F in December to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and December the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near San Salvador

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA COMADRE 104.5 (Pachuca) - 104.5 FM - XHRD-FM - Grupo ACIR - Pachuca, Hidalgo 104.5 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Zumpango) - 88.5 FM - XHZUM-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Zumpango, EM 88.5, 88.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Zumpango) - 88.5 FM - XHZUM-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Zumpango, EM 88.5, 88.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
Radio Disney (Pachuca) - 95.7 FM - XHMY-FM - Grupo Siete - Pachuca, Hidalg o 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
CRYSTAL 106.1 (Pachuca) - 106.1 FM - XHPCA-FM - Grupo Siete - Pachuca, Hidalgo 106.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
RADIO DISNEY 95.7 (Pachuca) - 95.7 FM - XHMY-FM - Grupo Siete - Pachuca, Hidalgo 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
MIX 92.5 (Pachuca) - 92.5 FM - XHPK-FM - Grupo ACIR - Pachuca, Hidalgo 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
VOX FM 94.5 (El Salvador) - 94.5 FM - YSEC - San Salvador, El Salvador 94.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in San Salvador

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura
Centro Cultural Bicentenario
Espacio Cultural Comunitario
Museo Arqueológico y Sala de Fotografía
Museo de Arte Virreinal
Museo de la Cultura Hñahñu
Museo de la Labranza
Museo de miniaturas
Museo de miniaturas
Museo El Rehilete
Museo Municipal Santiago de Anaya
Salon de la Fama del Futbol

Libraries in San Salvador

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunitaria0.0
Biblioteca Escolar0.0
biblioteca ixcuinquitlapilco0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Progreso de O.0.0
Biblioteca Pública Alfonso Cravioto0.0
Edificio IV0.0
Efren Rebolledo0.0
Justo Sierra0.0
Profra. María Pineiro Ruíz0.0

Farmers Markets in San Salvador

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado 20 de noviembre
Mercado 8 De Julio
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado del Pueblo
Mercado El Palmar
Mercado El Palmar
Mercado Juan C. Doria
Mercado Las fuentes
Mercado Municipal Mixquiahuala
Plaza Tlaxcoapan
tianguis de autos

Stadiums & Teams in San Salvador

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Salvador

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Felipe Ángeles International AirportNLULarge Airport
Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez)Medium Airport
Aeródromo Cap. Juan de Dios OrtizSmall Airport
Aeródromo de Rancho LanzaroteSmall Airport
Engineer Juan Guillermo Villasana National AirportSmall Airport
Jorge Jiménez Cantú National AirportAZPSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in San Salvador

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CRIH Hidalgo
Unidad Básica de Rehabilitación

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Salvador

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Templo 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

What is the population of San Salvador?

San Salvador has a population of 1,070 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 42.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Salvador?

San Salvador enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.4 inches.

How is the job market in San Salvador?

The job market in San Salvador is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 34 business establishments in the area.

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