Sánchez, Mexico

San Luis Potosí · Mexico

Sánchez is a small town in San Luis Potosí, Mexico with a population of 1,008. Elevation: 5,587 ft (1,703 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

1,008 Population 1/sq mi density

5,587 ft Elevation 1,703 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

14.5 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,008

Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)

Rain14.5 in/yr

Sunny Days310/yr

Elevation5,587 ft (1,703 m)

Population	1,008
Population Density	1 / sq mi
Elevation	5,587 ft (1,703 m)
Coordinates	21.7871°, -100.6962°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	San Luis Potosí
Average Temperature	64°F (18°C)
January Average	57°F (14°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation	14.5 inches (367 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sánchez

Sánchez is a small town in Mexico (San Luis Potosí) with a population of 1,008. The city sits at an elevation of 5,587 feet (1,703 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 32 business establishments.

Income: Sánchez vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.5%
	58% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Sánchez enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 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 14.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,587 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	64.4°F
	19% above Mexico avg
January Average	57°F (14°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,587 ft (1,703 m)
Area	920.8 sq mi (2,384.9 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	21.7871°N, 100.6962°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.5"

62% below Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.60"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 5, 2023.

Jun 5, 2023	11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico	M4.6	148 km
Jan 15, 2007	San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico	M4.3	124 km
Jun 25, 2011	6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico	M4.2	137 km
Jan 16, 2007	1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico	M4.1	119 km
Mar 11, 1998	12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico	M4.1	137 km
Oct 11, 1990	8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico	M4.0	124 km
Jan 25, 2008	12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico	M4.0	121 km
Mar 11, 1998	12 km E of Concá, Mexico	M3.7	128 km
Apr 8, 1998	21 km SE of Santa Catarina, Mexico	M3.3	141 km
Feb 17, 1993	10 km NNE of Arroyo Seco, Mexico	M3.2	108 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Alex (2010).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2010	Alex	Category 2	290 km
1993	Gert	Category 1	260 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	57°F (14°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
February	59°F (15°C)	0.3 in	Driest
March	64°F (18°C)	0.4 in
April	68°F (20°C)	0.8 in
May	71°F (22°C)	1.4 in	Warmest
June	70°F (21°C)	2.5 in
July	68°F (20°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
August	68°F (20°C)	2.1 in
September	67°F (19°C)	2.4 in
October	64°F (18°C)	0.9 in
November	60°F (16°C)	0.3 in
December	58°F (14°C)	0.4 in

Sánchez has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 57°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Sánchez

33 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
W Radio San Luis Potosí - 100.1 FM - XHPM-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL	100.1, 100.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Candela (San Luis Potosí) - 94.1 FM - XHRASA-FM - Cadena RASA - San Luis Potosí, SL	94.1, 94.1 fm	MP3
MAS FM 99.3 (San Luis Potosí) - 99.3 FM - XHTL-FM - MG Radio - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí	2000s, 80s	MP3 128 kbps
Cielos Abiertos 94.7 FM (Ciudad Valles) - 94.7 FM - Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí	—	MP3 128 kbps
Cielos Abiertos 94.7 FM (Ciudad Valles) - Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí	—	MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 San Luis Potosí - 103.9 FM - XHEWA-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL	103.9, 103.9 fm	MP3 128 kbps
100.1 W Radio (San Luis Potosí) - 100.1 FM - XHPM-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí	100.1 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
Azteka Radio (Ciudad Fernández) - Online - Ciudad Fernández, San Luis Potosí	—	MP3 128 kbps
Buenavista Radio 102.9 FM (Ciudad Valles) - 102.9 FM - Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí	—	MP3 320 kbps
XHNB-FM "Amor 95.3" San Luis Potosi, SL	musica romantica, san luis potosi	AAC+ 48 kbps
Azteka Radio	banda, cumbia	MP3 128 kbps
XHQK-FM 98.5 "La Comadre" San Luis Potosi, SL	grupera, san luis potosi	AAC+ 48 kbps
Azteka Radio San Luis Potosí	—	MP3 128 kbps
MIX San Luis Potosí - 98.5 FM - XHQK-FM - Grupo ACIR - San Luis Potosí, SL	2000s, 2010s	AAC+ 48 kbps
Buenavista Radio 102.9 FM San Luis Potosí	—	MP3 320 kbps
Trión San Luis - 90.1 FM - XHSMR-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL	90.1, 90.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
AMOR 95.3 (San Luis Potosí) - 95.3 FM - XHNB-FM - Grupo ACIR - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí	95.3 fm, acir	AAC+ 48 kbps
FACTOR 96.1 (San Luis Potosí) - 96.1 FM - XHOB-FM - MG Comunicación - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí	96.1 fm, américa	AAC+ 64 kbps
VOX FM Radio Hits 96.9 (San Luis Potosí) - 96.9 FM - XHOD-FM - Global Media - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí	96.9 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
Imagen (San Luis Potosí) - 103.1 FM - XHEPO-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL	103.1, 103.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
La Ke Buena San Luis Potosí - 105.7 FM - XHBM-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL	105.7, 105.7 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Amor San Luis Potosí - 95.3 FM - XHNB-FM - Grupo ACIR - San Luis Potosí, SL	95.3, 95.3 fm	AAC+ 48 kbps
EXA FM 102.1 (San Luis Potosí) - 102.1 FM - XHESL-FM - MG Radio - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí	102.1 fm, américa	AAC+ 64 kbps
Espectacular 91.7 FM (Rioverde) - 91.7 FM - Rioverde, San Luis Potosí	—	AAC+ 128 kbps
Espectacular 91.7 FM San Luis Potosí	—	AAC+ 128 kbps
VOX Love Station San Luis Potosí - 96.9 FM - XHOD-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL	96.9, 96.9 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM San Luis Potosí - 102.1 FM - XHESL-FM - MG Radio - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí	102.1 fm, contemporary hits	AAC+ 64 kbps
Cielos Abiertos 94.7 FM	bible, cristiana	MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor San Luis Potosí - 90.9 FM - XHWZ-FM - MG Radio - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí	90.9 fm, aquí nomás	AAC+ 64 kbps
W RADIO 100.1 (San Luis Potosí) - 100.1 FM - XHPM-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí	100.1 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
La Q San Luis Potosí 95.7 FM	banda, globalmedia	MP3 128 kbps
Más FM (San Luis Potosí) - 99.3 FM - XHTL-FM - MG Radio - San Luis Potosí, SL	1970s, 1980's	MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 San Luis Potosí - 540 AM - XEWA-AM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL	103.9, 103.9 fm	MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Sánchez

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Biblioteca Municipal		0.0

Farmers Markets in Sánchez

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Mercado Martín Bautista

Airports Near Sánchez

6 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Ponciano Arriaga International Airport	SLP	Medium Airport
Aeródromo El Jaguey	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo La Roca	—	Small Airport
La Begoña Airport	—	Small Airport
Rancho El Jaralito	—	Small Airport
Rancho Santa Rosa 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 Sánchez

What is the population of Sánchez?

Sánchez has a population of 1,008 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 920.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sánchez?

Sánchez 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 68°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.5 inches.

How is the job market in Sánchez?

The job market in Sánchez is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 32 business establishments in the area.

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