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Sauz de San Lucas (El Sauz), Mexico

México · Mexico

Sauz de San Lucas (El Sauz) is a small town in México, Mexico with a population of 696. Elevation: 4,967 ft (1,514 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

696 Population 2/sq mi density
4,967 ft Elevation 1,514 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
51.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population696
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain51.8 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation4,967 ft (1,514 m)
Population696
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation4,967 ft (1,514 m)
Coordinates18.9980°, -100.2304°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMéxico
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation51.8 inches (1,315 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sauz de San Lucas (El Sauz)

Sauz de San Lucas (El Sauz) is a small town in Mexico (México) with a population of 696. The city sits at an elevation of 4,967 feet (1,514 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 22 business establishments.

Income: Sauz de San Lucas (El Sauz) vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)22

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Sauz de San Lucas (El Sauz) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 51.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,967 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,967 ft (1,514 m)
Area291.0 sq mi (753.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates18.9980°N, 100.2304°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.96"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

402 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 149 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 98 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 74 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 115 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 128 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 143 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 123 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 92 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 120 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 98 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 100 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 95 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 110 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 89 km
Jul 28, 2007 19 km S of Patambó, Mexico M5.1 123 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 103 km
Mar 3, 2019 6 km SW of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.1 139 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 91 km
May 16, 2003 1 km S of Guayameo, Mexico M5.0 134 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 233 km
2024 John Category 3 194 km
2023 Otis Category 5 145 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 296 km
2021 Rick Category 2 221 km
2017 Max Category 1 283 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 293 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 229 km
1996 Alma Category 2 254 km
1996 Boris Category 1 197 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 267 km
1984 Odile Category 2 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (45 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 45 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 51 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 116 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 164 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 168 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 169 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
April 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
May 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 9.4 in
July 60°F (15°C) 9.6 in
August 70°F (21°C) 9.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 10.0 in Wettest
October 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in

Sauz de San Lucas (El Sauz) has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 52°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.0") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Sauz de San Lucas (El Sauz)

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA INIGUALABLE 91.3 (Amatepec) - 91.3 FM - XHPAMM-FM - Amatepec, Estado de México 91.3 fm, amatepec MP3 128 kbps
ESENCIA RADIO 107.1 (Zitácuaro) - 107.1 FM - XHETA-FM - Grupo Radio Zitácuaro - Zitácuaro, Michoacán 107.1 fm, américa MP3
FANTASÍA W RADIO 89.1 - 89.1 FM - XHZTM-FM - Zitácuaro, Michoacán 89.1 fm, concesión social MP3 128 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Valle de Bravo) - 104.5 FM - XHVAL-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Valle de Bravo, EM 104.5, 104.5 fm MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Sauz de San Lucas (El Sauz)

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Arqueología
Museo Joaquin Arcadio Pagaza

Libraries in Sauz de San Lucas (El Sauz)

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Pública Joaquin Arcadio Pagaza0.0
Espacio Odisea0.0

Farmers Markets in Sauz de San Lucas (El Sauz)

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Artesanias
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Plaza Juárez

Breweries in Sauz de San Lucas (El Sauz)

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Makaá
Modelorama

Airports Near Sauz de San Lucas (El Sauz)

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adolfo López Mateos International AirportTLCLarge Airport
Aeroclub Valle de Bravo AirportSmall Airport
Aeródromo de TaxcoSmall Airport
Aeródromo ZacacoyucaSmall Airport
Huetamo AirportSmall Airport
Santa Barbara Municipal 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 Sauz de San Lucas (El Sauz)

What is the population of Sauz de San Lucas (El Sauz)?

Sauz de San Lucas (El Sauz) has a population of 696 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 291.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sauz de San Lucas (El Sauz)?

Sauz de San Lucas (El Sauz) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 51.8 inches.

How is the job market in Sauz de San Lucas (El Sauz)?

The job market in Sauz de San Lucas (El Sauz) is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 22 business establishments in the area.

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