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Tepechitlán, Mexico

Zacatecas · Mexico

Tepechitlán is a small town in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 4,600. Elevation: 5,640 ft (1,719 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,600 Population 18/sq mi density
5,640 ft Elevation 1,719 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
28.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Tepechitlán

Tepechitlán

The municipality of Tepechitlán is located in the southwestern portion of the Mexican state of Zacatecas. It is located between 21º33'49" and 21º44'00" latitude north and 103º09'07" and 103º32'01" longitude west with an average altitude of approximately 1700 meters above sea level. The municipality covers an area of 584 square kilometers.

People

Population4,600
Density18/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.9%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain28.6 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation5,640 ft (1,719 m)
Population4,600
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation5,640 ft (1,719 m)
Coordinates21.6711°, -103.3267°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceZacatecas
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation28.6 inches (727 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tepechitlán

Tepechitlán is a small town in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 4,600. The city sits at an elevation of 5,640 feet (1,719 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 147 business establishments.

Income: Tepechitlán vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)147

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tepechitlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,640 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above Mexico avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,640 ft (1,719 m)
Area261.0 sq mi (675.9 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates21.6711°N, 103.3267°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"
25% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.99"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on Mar 9, 2020.

May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 104 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 140 km
Oct 29, 1998 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M3.9 135 km
Jun 17, 2004 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico M3.9 140 km
Jul 6, 2004 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico M3.8 149 km
Mar 9, 2020 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico M3.3 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 171 km
2022 Roslyn Category 3 212 km
2021 Nora Category 1 246 km
2018 Willa Category 3 268 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 171 km
2011 Jova Category 2 246 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 176 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 268 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 284 km
1992 Winifred Category 2 289 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 287 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (137 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 137 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 65°F (19°C) 0.2 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in Warmest
July 67°F (19°C) 8.0 in Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 6.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in
December 56°F (14°C) 0.6 in

Tepechitlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 55°F in January to 70°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and March the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Tepechitlán

Institution Type Founded Website
Emsad San Juan De Los Potreros College - ,

Radio Stations near Tepechitlán

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Mega FM (Villahermosa) - 94.9 FM - XHTVH-FM - CORAT (Comisión de Radio y Televisión de Tabasco) - Villahermosa, TB #90s, 1980's MP3 128 kbps
La Grande de Tabasco (Villahermosa) - 89.7 FM - XHVX-FM - Grupo VX - Villahermosa, TB 89.7, 89.7 fm MP3 64 kbps
Mega FM (Tenosique) -102.9 FM - XHTQE-FM - CORAT (Comisión de Radio y Televisión de Tabasco) - Tenosique, TB #90s, 102.9 MP3 128 kbps
CAXCÁN FM 95.1 (Jalpa) - 95.1 FM - XHJRS-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Jalpa, Zacatecas 95.1 fm, américa AAC+ 80 kbps
La Grande de Tabasco - 89.7 FM - XHVX-FM - Grupo VX - Comalcalco / Villahermosa, TB 89.7, 89.7 fm MP3 64 kbps
Radio fórmula (Tabasco) - 94.1 FM [Villahermosa, Tabasco] music, news AAC
Radio Fórmula (Tabasco) - 94.1 FM - XHHGR-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Villahermosa, TB 94.1, 94.1 fm AAC

Farmers Markets in Tepechitlán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Benito Juarez

Gas Stations in Tepechitlán

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

G3
Pemex

Airports Near Tepechitlán

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo Guayaberos-Small Airport
Aeródromo Ramón López Velarde-Small Airport
Apozolco Airport-Small Airport
Chimaltitán Airstrip-Small Airport
Insurgente Marcos Escobedo Airport-Small Airport
La Ciruelilla Airstrip-Small Airport
Nueva Colonia Airstrip-Small Airport
Popota Airstrip-Small Airport
San Juan Ixtapalapa Airport-Small Airport
San Martin De Bolaños Airport-Small Airport
San Martín de Bolaños Airstrip-Small Airport
Santa Catarina Airstrip-Small Airport
Tuxpan de Bolaños Airstrip-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Tepechitlán

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Teocalli
Teocalli 2

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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 Tepechitlán

What is the population of Tepechitlán?

Tepechitlán has a population of 4,600 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 261.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tepechitlán?

Tepechitlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.6 inches.

How is the job market in Tepechitlán?

The job market in Tepechitlán is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 147 business establishments in the area.

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