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Santa Elena Paliseca, Mexico

Hidalgo · Mexico

Santa Elena Paliseca is a small town in Hidalgo, Mexico with a population of 2,553. Elevation: 8,202 ft (2,500 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,553 Population 15/sq mi density
8,202 ft Elevation 2,500 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
53.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,553
Density15/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain53.2 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation8,202 ft (2,500 m)
Population2,553
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation8,202 ft (2,500 m)
Coordinates19.9981°, -98.2414°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceHidalgo
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation53.2 inches (1,350 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Elena Paliseca

Santa Elena Paliseca is a small town in Mexico (Hidalgo) with a population of 2,553. The city sits at an elevation of 8,202 feet (2,500 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 82 business establishments.

Income: Santa Elena Paliseca vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)82

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Santa Elena Paliseca

Santa Elena Paliseca has an average annual temperature of 17°C (63°F). The hottest month is May (19.7°C), the coldest is Jan (14°C). Average annual precipitation is 483 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14°C / 57°F 6.5° / 21.5° 6.2
Feb 15.6°C / 60°F 7.9° / 23.4° 10.5
Mar 17.6°C / 64°F 9.4° / 25.8° 10.9
Apr 19.6°C / 67°F 11.6° / 27.5° 29.8
May 19.7°C / 67°F 12° / 27.4° 28.9
Jun 18.5°C / 65°F 12.1° / 24.9° 69.1
Jul 17.8°C / 64°F 11.6° / 23.9° 72.8
Aug 17.8°C / 64°F 11.5° / 24.1° 71.1
Sep 17.3°C / 63°F 11.7° / 22.9° 98.3
Oct 16°C / 61°F 9.7° / 22.3° 67.6
Nov 14.8°C / 59°F 8° / 21.7° 12.1
Dec 14.7°C / 58°F 7° / 22.4° 5.8
Santa Elena Paliseca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 53.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,202 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,202 ft (2,500 m)
Area169.4 sq mi (438.7 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates19.9981°N, 98.2414°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.28"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

139 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 93 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 139 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 132 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 122 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 116 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 108 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 112 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 105 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 108 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 110 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 139 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 104 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 46 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 85 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 97 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 106 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 79 km
Aug 13, 1998 5 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M3.9 119 km
Mar 19, 2000 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico M3.9 94 km
Feb 11, 1998 0 km WNW of La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Mexico M3.9 126 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 79 km
2017 Katia Category 2 137 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 172 km
2010 Karl Category 3 194 km
2007 Dean Category 2 113 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 132 km
2000 Keith Category 1 238 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 187 km
1993 Gert Category 2 123 km
1990 Diana Category 2 133 km
1988 Debby Category 1 125 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (90 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 90 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 91 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 100 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 114 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 116 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 127 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 128 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 138 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 139 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 148 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 160 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in
February 51°F (11°C) 0.7 in
March 55°F (13°C) 0.7 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 58°F (14°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 58°F (15°C) 5.1 in
August 57°F (14°C) 4.9 in
September 56°F (14°C) 5.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in
December 51°F (10°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest

Santa Elena Paliseca has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 51°F in December to 59°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and December the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Santa Elena Paliseca

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Primaria Cristóbal Colón
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Radio Stations near Santa Elena Paliseca

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cafe Romantico Radio AAC 96 kbps
LA COMADRE 104.5 (Pachuca) - 104.5 FM - XHRD-FM - Grupo ACIR - Pachuca, Hidalgo 104.5 fm, acir AAC+ 48 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
RADIO XICOTEPEC 570 (Xicotepec) - 570 AM - XEVJP-AM - Xicotepec, Puebla 570 am, 92.7 fm AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Santa Elena Paliseca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Arqueológico
Museo de atuendos indígenas de la región
Museo de Datos Históricos
Museo de Zazacuala
Museo del Ferrocarril
Museo Etnologico Huasteco

Libraries in Santa Elena Paliseca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Benito Juárez0.0
Biblioteca Pública Comunitaria San Dionisio0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
José Vasconcelos0.0
Octavio Paz0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Elena Paliseca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado Chignahupan
Mercado Guadalupe
Mercado histórico Guillermo Rossel
Mercado Honey
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Gilberto Gómez Carbajal

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Elena Paliseca

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Airports Near Santa Elena Paliseca

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez)Medium Airport
Aeródromo AerolandiaSmall Airport
Aeródromo Cap. Juan de Dios OrtizSmall Airport
Engineer Juan Guillermo Villasana National AirportSmall Airport
Estación No. 9 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Santa Elena Paliseca

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Neuróticos Anónimos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Elena Paliseca

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Alhuajoyucan
San José
Santa Elena

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 Elena Paliseca

What is the population of Santa Elena Paliseca?

Santa Elena Paliseca has a population of 2,553 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 169.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Elena Paliseca?

Santa Elena Paliseca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.2 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Elena Paliseca?

The job market in Santa Elena Paliseca is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 82 business establishments in the area.

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