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Tepetongo, Mexico

Zacatecas · Mexico

Tepetongo is a small town in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 1,604. Elevation: 6,316 ft (1,925 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,604 Population 1,042/sq mi density
6,316 ft Elevation 1,925 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
21.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Tepetongo

Tepetongo

The municipality of Tepetongo is located in the southwestern portion of the Mexican state of Zacatecas. It is a town on the border between Zacatecas and Jalisco. It is next to Huejucar and Jerez de García Salinas

People

Population1,604
Density1,042/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.9%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain21.9 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation6,316 ft (1,925 m)
Population1,604
Population Density1,042 / sq mi
Elevation6,316 ft (1,925 m)
Coordinates22.4578°, -103.1523°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceZacatecas
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation21.9 inches (556 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tepetongo

Tepetongo is a small town in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 1,604. The city sits at an elevation of 6,316 feet (1,925 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 51 business establishments.

Income: Tepetongo vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)51

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tepetongo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 68°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 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,316 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average62.7°F
16% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,316 ft (1,925 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density1,042/sq mi
Coordinates22.4578°N, 103.1523°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.9"
42% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.63"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Sep 25, 1995.

Sep 25, 1995 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico M4.1 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 246 km
2022 Roslyn Category 3 179 km
2018 Willa Category 3 248 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 253 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 137 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 248 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 56°F (14°C) 0.5 in
March 60°F (16°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in Warmest
July 68°F (20°C) 5.6 in Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in

Tepetongo has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 54°F in January to 70°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and March the driest (0.1").

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Museums in Tepetongo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Interactivo Casa "Ramón López Velarde "

Farmers Markets in Tepetongo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Artesanias
Mercado Municipal Lic. Benito Juarez

Gas Stations in Tepetongo

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Breweries in Tepetongo

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Modelorama

Airports Near Tepetongo

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Leobardo C. Ruiz International AirportZCLMedium Airport
Aeródromo Guayaberos-Small Airport
Aeródromo Ramón López Velarde-Small Airport
Chimaltitán Airstrip-Small Airport
Insurgente Marcos Escobedo Airport-Small 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 Tepetongo

What is the population of Tepetongo?

Tepetongo has a population of 1,604 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1,042 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tepetongo?

Tepetongo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.9 inches.

How is the job market in Tepetongo?

The job market in Tepetongo is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 51 business establishments in the area.

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