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Tanque Colorado, Mexico

San Luis Potosí · Mexico

Tanque Colorado is a small town in San Luis Potosí, Mexico with a population of 720. Elevation: 5,541 ft (1,689 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

720 Population 3/sq mi density
5,541 ft Elevation 1,689 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
16.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population720
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.9%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain16.4 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation5,541 ft (1,689 m)
Population720
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation5,541 ft (1,689 m)
Coordinates23.5351°, -100.7308°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSan Luis Potosí
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation16.4 inches (416 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tanque Colorado

Tanque Colorado is a small town in Mexico (San Luis Potosí) with a population of 720. The city sits at an elevation of 5,541 feet (1,689 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 23 business establishments.

Income: Tanque Colorado vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)23

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tanque Colorado enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 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 16.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,541 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above Mexico avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,541 ft (1,689 m)
Area291.7 sq mi (755.6 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates23.5351°N, 100.7308°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.4"
57% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 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 79 km
Jun 5, 2023 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M4.6 82 km
Jun 4, 2004 5 km NNW of San Isidro, Mexico M4.4 43 km
Sep 20, 2000 11 km SSW of Iturbide, Mexico M4.2 146 km
Apr 17, 2006 21 km WNW of La Ascensión, Mexico M4.1 119 km
Jun 25, 2013 22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico M4.0 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Alex Category 2 189 km
2005 Emily Category 2 263 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 229 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
April 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in Warmest
July 67°F (20°C) 2.4 in
August 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in Wettest
October 62°F (16°C) 1.5 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.5 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in

Tanque Colorado has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 53°F in January to 68°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Tanque Colorado

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

Museums in Tanque Colorado

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo municipal

Stadiums & Teams in Tanque Colorado

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Airports Near Tanque Colorado

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(DELETE)Cedros MineSmall Airport
Charcas AirportSmall Airport
El Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Engineer Manuel Moreno Torres National AirportSmall Airport
Palula AirportSmall Airport
Santa Ana de Vanegas 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 Tanque Colorado

What is the population of Tanque Colorado?

Tanque Colorado has a population of 720 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 291.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tanque Colorado?

Tanque Colorado enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.4 inches.

How is the job market in Tanque Colorado?

The job market in Tanque Colorado is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 23 business establishments in the area.

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