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Santa María Picula, Mexico

San Luis Potosí · Mexico

Santa María Picula is a small town in San Luis Potosí, Mexico with a population of 978. Elevation: 509 ft (155 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

978 Population 6/sq mi density
509 ft Elevation 155 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
45.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population978
Density6/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain45.3 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Population978
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Coordinates21.2022°, -98.7444°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSan Luis Potosí
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation45.3 inches (1,151 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa María Picula

Santa María Picula is a small town in Mexico (San Luis Potosí) with a population of 978. The city sits at an elevation of 509 feet (155 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 31 business establishments.

Income: Santa María Picula vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

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Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Santa María Picula

Santa María Picula has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jun (29°C), the coldest is Jan (18.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1918 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.8°C / 66°F 13° / 24.5° 53.9
Feb 20.4°C / 69°F 14.3° / 26.5° 53.7
Mar 23.6°C / 74°F 16.9° / 30.4° 43.8
Apr 26.9°C / 80°F 19.9° / 33.9° 89.5
May 28.8°C / 84°F 22.2° / 35.5° 123.6
Jun 29°C / 84°F 22.8° / 35.3° 204.0
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 22.4° / 34° 283.9
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 22.2° / 34.7° 255.4
Sep 27.1°C / 81°F 21.7° / 32.5° 422.1
Oct 24.9°C / 77°F 19.5° / 30.3° 273.1
Nov 21.2°C / 70°F 15.8° / 26.7° 75.8
Dec 19°C / 66°F 13.4° / 24.5° 39.4
Santa María Picula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 45.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 509 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Area156.0 sq mi (404.0 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates21.2022°N, 98.7444°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 23, 2013.

Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 102 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 76 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 137 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 80 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 45 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 59 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 61 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 95 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 58 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 105 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 89 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 107 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 61 km
Aug 23, 1993 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico M4.0 148 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 50 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 98 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 27 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 96 km
Feb 6, 2005 0 km NNE of Progreso de Alvaro Obregon, Mexico M3.7 115 km
Jan 24, 2006 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M3.7 108 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 3 134 km
2017 Katia Category 2 184 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 260 km
2010 Alex Category 1 289 km
2007 Dean Category 2 169 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 188 km
2000 Keith Category 1 178 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 117 km
1993 Gert Category 2 48 km
1990 Diana Category 2 144 km
1988 Debby Category 1 160 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in
April 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in
May 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in
June 82°F (28°C) 11.3 in Warmest
July 75°F (24°C) 9.1 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in
September 79°F (26°C) 13.4 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 7.4 in
November 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in
December 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in

Santa María Picula has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 63°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 71.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.4") and February the driest (1.9").

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Museums in Santa María Picula

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura
Leonora Carrington
Museo del Agua

Libraries in Santa María Picula

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Juan Rulfo0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa María Picula

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Felipe Ángeles
Mercado San Carlos

Stadiums & Teams in Santa María Picula

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santa María Picula

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Covadonga AirportSmall Airport
El Frater AirportSmall Airport
Hualul AirportSmall Airport
Jalpan AirstripSmall Airport
La Ensenada AirportSmall Airport
Moctezuma AirportSmall Airport
Piedra de Cal AirportSmall Airport
Tanchijol AirstripSmall Airport
Tancholin AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Santa María Picula

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Emperadores de la Sierra
Terafiss centro de Rehabilitación Fisica
Unidad de Rehabilitación Caminando Juntos

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 María Picula

What is the population of Santa María Picula?

Santa María Picula has a population of 978 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 156.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa María Picula?

Santa María Picula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.3 inches.

How is the job market in Santa María Picula?

The job market in Santa María Picula is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 31 business establishments in the area.

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