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San Vicente el Alto, Mexico

Querétaro · Mexico

San Vicente el Alto is a small town in Querétaro, Mexico with a population of 1,438. Elevation: 6,306 ft (1,922 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,438 Population 708/sq mi density
6,306 ft Elevation 1,922 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
15.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,438
Density708/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain15.2 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation6,306 ft (1,922 m)
Population1,438
Population Density708 / sq mi
Elevation6,306 ft (1,922 m)
Coordinates20.5685°, -100.1649°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceQuerétaro
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation15.2 inches (385 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Vicente el Alto

San Vicente el Alto is a small town in Mexico (Querétaro) with a population of 1,438. The city sits at an elevation of 6,306 feet (1,922 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 46 business establishments.

Income: San Vicente el Alto vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)46

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Vicente el Alto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 15.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,306 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,306 ft (1,922 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density708/sq mi
Coordinates20.5685°N, 100.1649°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.2"
60% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

59 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 5, 2022.

Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 146 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 95 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 113 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 118 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 121 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 128 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 116 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 146 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 108 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 141 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 118 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 141 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 84 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 144 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 103 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 124 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 139 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 134 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 128 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 1 257 km
2007 Dean Category 1 298 km
1996 Boris Category 1 298 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 280 km
1993 Gert Category 2 203 km
1990 Diana Category 1 290 km
1988 Debby Category 1 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (130 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 130 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 168 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 184 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
February 58°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
April 67°F (20°C) 0.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in
July 67°F (20°C) 4.5 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
September 65°F (19°C) 2.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
November 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in Coldest

San Vicente el Alto has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 57°F in December to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near San Vicente el Alto

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BOLLOCKS Rock & Metal Radio classic rock, heavy metal MP3 80 kbps
RADIO LOBO 88.3 (San José Iturbide) - 88.3 FM - XHSJI-FM - Grupo Radar - San José Iturbide, Guanajuato 88.3 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
K Digital - 102.7 FM - XHPQUI-FM - Tequisquiapan, Querétaro 102.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
YEAH FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 2000s, 80s AAC
MATCH 97.9 (Querétaro) - 97.9 FM - XHQTO-FM - Grupo ACIR - Querétaro, Querétaro 97.9 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Querétaro queretaro AAC 98 kbps
W RADIO 90.1 (San José Iturbide) - 90.1 FM - XHPSJI-FM - GlobalMedia - San Jose Iturbide, Guanajuato 90.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
RADAR 107.5 (Querétaro) - 107.5 FM - XHQRO-FM - Grupo Radar - Querétaro, Querétaro 107.5 fm, contemporary hits radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Stereo Cristal (Querétaro) - 101.1 FM - XHJHS-FM - Grupo Radar / Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Querétaro, Querétaro 101.1 fm, corporación bajío comunicaciones AAC+ 64 kbps
W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, QT 1310, 1310 am MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, Querétaro 1310 am, 1980's MP3 128 kbps
La Jefa (Querétaro) - 98.7 FM - XHMQ-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, QR 98.7, 98.7 fm AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Fórmula (Querétaro) - 88.7 FM - XHJX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Querétaro, QT 88.7, 88.7 fm AAC
EXA FM 99.1 (San Juan del Río) - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro 99.1 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
La Jefa 98.7 FM folk AAC+ 64 kbps
EXA FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 89.9 fm, américa AAC
K 102.7 (Tequisquiapan) - 102.7 FM - XHPQUI-FM - Tequisquiapan, Querétaro 102.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Z 107.1 (US) regional mexican AAC+ 32 kbps
Exa FM San Juan del Río - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro 99.1, 99.1 fm MP3 160 kbps
La Z 102.5 (US) chirstian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in San Vicente el Alto

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Capilla de la Virgen Dolorosa
Centro Cultural Antigua Estación del Ferrocarril de Querétaro
Convento de la Santa Cruz
Galería Libertad
Museo Casa de la Zacatecana
Museo de Arte
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Querétaro
Museo de Arte Sacro
Museo de Bichos
Museo de Calendario
Museo de la Ciudad
Museo de la Magia del Pasado
Museo de la Máscara
Museo de la Muerte
Museo de la Restauración de la República
Museo de los Conspiradores
Museo Fundación Santiago Carbonell
Museo Regional de Querétaro
Panteón/Museo de la Santa Veracruz

Libraries in San Vicente el Alto

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Área Infantil de la Biblioteca Pública Central Estatal0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Central Estatal Francisco Cervantes0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Luz Ángeles Nájera0.0
Biblioteca Querétaro 20000.0
Biblioteca Roberto Ruíz Obregón (Edificio VI)0.0
Carlos de Sigüenza y Góngora0.0
Centro Cultural Manuel Gomez Morin0.0
Gildardo Rangel Andrade0.0
Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez0.0
Librería el Rey0.0

Farmers Markets in San Vicente el Alto

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado "El Tepetate"
Mercado 4 de Marzo "Reforma Agraria"
Mercado 4 de Marzo "Reforma Agraria"
Mercado de Madero
Mercado de Madero
Mercado Escobedo
Mercado Escobedo
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado La Cruz
Mercado Municipal Lomas de Casa Blanca
Mercado Municipal Lomas de Casa Blanca
Mercado Terminal Autobuses Queretaro
Reforma
Tianguis La Hormiga
Tianguis La Hormiga

Breweries in San Vicente el Alto

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Modelorama

Stadiums & Teams in San Vicente el Alto

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Vicente el Alto

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo de San Miguel de AllendeSmall Airport
Aeródromo El JagueySmall Airport
Aeródromo La RocaSmall Airport
Cadereyta AirportSmall Airport
Isaac Castro Sahade AirportSmall Airport
Jalpan AirstripSmall Airport
La Begoña AirportSmall Airport
Quinta Palos AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in San Vicente el Alto

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clínica de Especialidades Médicas
Clínica Médica Carretas
Dr Gerardo Menocal Tobias
Mundo Wellness Fisoterapia
Sanatorio Guadalupe
Shopo
TEC100

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 Vicente el Alto

What is the population of San Vicente el Alto?

San Vicente el Alto has a population of 1,438 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 708 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Vicente el Alto?

San Vicente el Alto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.2 inches.

How is the job market in San Vicente el Alto?

The job market in San Vicente el Alto is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 46 business establishments in the area.

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