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Santa Cruz, Mexico

San Luis Potosí · Mexico

Santa Cruz is a small town in San Luis Potosí, Mexico with a population of 576. Elevation: 4,367 ft (1,331 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

576 Population 2/sq mi density
4,367 ft Elevation 1,331 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
17.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population576
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.9%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain17.4 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation4,367 ft (1,331 m)
Population576
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation4,367 ft (1,331 m)
Coordinates23.2704°, -100.6180°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSan Luis Potosí
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation17.4 inches (443 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz is a small town in Mexico (San Luis Potosí) with a population of 576. The city sits at an elevation of 4,367 feet (1,331 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 18 business establishments.

Income: Santa Cruz vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)18

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa Cruz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 304 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 17.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,367 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above Mexico avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,367 ft (1,331 m)
Area291.7 sq mi (755.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates23.2704°N, 100.6180°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.4"
54% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 5, 2023.

May 16, 2023 15 km NNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M5.0 55 km
Jun 5, 2023 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M4.6 55 km
Jun 4, 2004 5 km NNW of San Isidro, Mexico M4.4 74 km
Apr 17, 2006 21 km WNW of La Ascensión, Mexico M4.1 140 km
Jun 25, 2013 22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico M4.0 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Alex (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Alex Category 2 185 km
2005 Emily Category 2 274 km
2000 Keith Category 1 288 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
April 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
May 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
June 74°F (24°C) 2.4 in Warmest
July 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in
August 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in Wettest
October 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in

Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 58°F in January to 74°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Santa Cruz

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Universidad (UASLP) (Matehuala) - 91.9 FM - XHUASM-FM - Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí - Matehuala, San Luis Potosí 91.9 fm, américa MP3 320 kbps

Airports Near Santa Cruz

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(DELETE)Cedros MineSmall Airport
Charcas AirportSmall Airport
El Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Engineer Manuel Moreno Torres National AirportSmall Airport
Villa de Arista AirportSmall 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 Santa Cruz

What is the population of Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz has a population of 576 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 291.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.4 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Cruz?

The job market in Santa Cruz is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 18 business establishments in the area.

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