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Tampacán, Mexico

San Luis Potosí · Mexico

Tampacán is a small town in San Luis Potosí, Mexico with a population of 1,815. Elevation: 459 ft (140 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

1,815 Population 20/sq mi density
459 ft Elevation 140 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
42.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Tampacán

Tampacán is a town and municipality in the central Mexican state of San Luis Potosí.

People

Population1,815
Density20/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.4%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain42.4 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Population1,815
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Coordinates21.4020°, -98.7282°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSan Luis Potosí
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation42.4 inches (1,076 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tampacán

Tampacán is a small town in Mexico (San Luis Potosí) with a population of 1,815. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet (140 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 58 business establishments.

Income: Tampacán vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)58

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Tampacán

Tampacán 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
Tampacán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 85°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 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average78.0°F
44% above Mexico avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Area89.6 sq mi (232.0 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates21.4020°N, 98.7282°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
11% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 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 90 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 76 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 72 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 63 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 55 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 89 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 52 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 128 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 111 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 53 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 30 km
Aug 23, 1993 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico M4.0 129 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 94 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 52 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 103 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 118 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 38 km
Jan 24, 2006 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M3.7 129 km
Feb 6, 2005 0 km NNE of Progreso de Alvaro Obregon, Mexico M3.7 136 km
Apr 8, 1998 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico M3.7 64 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 3 147 km
2017 Katia Category 2 191 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 271 km
2010 Alex Category 1 267 km
2007 Dean Category 2 179 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 197 km
2000 Keith Category 1 158 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 109 km
1993 Gert Category 2 56 km
1990 Diana Category 2 149 km
1988 Debby Category 1 168 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
February 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 74°F (23°C) 2.0 in
April 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
May 83°F (28°C) 6.3 in
June 84°F (29°C) 11.0 in
July 85°F (30°C) 9.3 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 8.6 in
September 80°F (27°C) 13.3 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 7.1 in
November 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
December 67°F (20°C) 2.0 in Coldest

Tampacán has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 67°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 69.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.3") and February the driest (1.8").

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Museums in Tampacán

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura
Museo del Agua

Libraries in Tampacán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Juan Rulfo0.0

Farmers Markets in Tampacán

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

Breweries in Tampacán

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Modelorama

Stadiums & Teams in Tampacán

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tampacán

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chantol AirstripSmall Airport
Covadonga AirportSmall Airport
Cruz Negra AirstripSmall Airport
El Frater AirportSmall Airport
Hualul AirportSmall Airport
La Ensenada AirportSmall Airport
La Poza AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerones AirportSmall Airport
Moctezuma AirportSmall Airport
Piedra de Cal AirportSmall Airport
Plan de Iguala AirportSmall Airport
Tamuín National AirportTSLSmall Airport
Tanchijol AirstripSmall Airport
Tancholin AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Tampacán

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 Tampacán

What is the population of Tampacán?

Tampacán has a population of 1,815 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 89.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tampacán?

Tampacán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.4 inches.

How is the job market in Tampacán?

The job market in Tampacán is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 58 business establishments in the area.

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