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Tequisquiapan, Mexico

Querétaro · Mexico

Tequisquiapan is a small city in Querétaro, Mexico with a population of 29,799. Elevation: 6,171 ft (1,881 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

29,799 Population 225/sq mi density
6,171 ft Elevation 1,881 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
15.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population29,799
Density225/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.2%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain15.2 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation6,171 ft (1,881 m)
Population29,799
Population Density225 / sq mi
Elevation6,171 ft (1,881 m)
Coordinates20.5225°, -99.8917°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceQuerétaro
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation15.2 inches (385 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tequisquiapan

Tequisquiapan is a small city in Mexico (Querétaro) with a population of 29,799. The city sits at an elevation of 6,171 feet (1,881 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 954 business establishments.

Income: Tequisquiapan vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)954

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Tequisquiapan

Tequisquiapan has an average annual temperature of 17.3°C (63°F). The hottest month is May (21.6°C), the coldest is Dec (13.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 509 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.5°C / 56°F 1.9° / 26.3° 4.8
Feb 15.3°C / 60°F 1.6° / 29.9° 5.6
Mar 18.3°C / 65°F 5.3° / 31.8° 7.3
Apr 20.5°C / 69°F 8.3° / 33.3° 16.3
May 21.6°C / 71°F 10.7° / 33.3° 30.3
Jun 19.9°C / 68°F 10.7° / 32.1° 89.0
Jul 18.7°C / 66°F 11.2° / 29.2° 105.6
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 10.6° / 28.2° 100.0
Sep 17.5°C / 64°F 8.5° / 27.6° 90.4
Oct 16.3°C / 61°F 5.6° / 27.8° 39.1
Nov 14.8°C / 59°F 4° / 27.1° 11.9
Dec 13.3°C / 56°F 2.3° / 25.4° 8.3
Tequisquiapan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 15.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,171 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,171 ft (1,881 m)
Area132.7 sq mi (343.6 km²)
Population Density225/sq mi
Coordinates20.5225°N, 99.8917°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.2"
60% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

77 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 147 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 115 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 121 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 102 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 101 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 82 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 131 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 122 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 100 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 133 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 89 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 127 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 77 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 147 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 131 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 74 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 105 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 127 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 132 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 228 km
2017 Katia Category 1 291 km
2007 Dean Category 1 270 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 291 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 257 km
1993 Gert Category 2 178 km
1990 Diana Category 1 263 km
1988 Debby Category 1 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (130 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 130 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 158 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 179 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 184 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
February 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in Warmest
June 69°F (20°C) 3.6 in
July 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.3 in
September 65°F (19°C) 2.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
November 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Tequisquiapan has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 57°F in December to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Tequisquiapan

Institution Type Founded Website
Arkansas State University University Visit →

Schools in Tequisquiapan

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Secundaria Enrique Rebsamen
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Radio Stations near Tequisquiapan

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BOLLOCKS Rock & Metal Radio classic rock, heavy metal MP3 80 kbps
RADIO LOBO 88.3 (San José Iturbide) - 88.3 FM - XHSJI-FM - Grupo Radar - San José Iturbide, Guanajuato 88.3 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
K Digital - 102.7 FM - XHPQUI-FM - Tequisquiapan, Querétaro 102.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
YEAH FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 2000s, 80s AAC
EXA FM 99.1 (San Juan del Río) - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro 99.1 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
La Z 102.5 (US) chirstian MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM San Juan del Río - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro 99.1, 99.1 fm MP3 160 kbps
La Z 107.1 (US) regional mexican AAC+ 32 kbps
K 102.7 (Tequisquiapan) - 102.7 FM - XHPQUI-FM - Tequisquiapan, Querétaro 102.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 89.9 fm, américa AAC

Museums in Tequisquiapan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de la Máscara
Museo de la Muerte
Panteón/Museo de la Santa Veracruz

Libraries in Tequisquiapan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Luz Ángeles Nájera0.0

Farmers Markets in Tequisquiapan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Artesanal
Mercado Cadereyta
Mercado de Artesanías Tequesquicalli
Reforma

Hotels in Tequisquiapan

12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Best Western
El Relox
Gran Misiones
Hotel Boutique La Granja
Hotel Del Parque Tequisquiapan
Hotel La Plaza
Hotel Real de TX
Hotel Río Tequisquiapan
Hotel Sol y Fiesta
la Querencia
Posada del Virrey
Posada San Francisco

Restaurants in Tequisquiapan

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Camino a Bremen
Capricho's
El Inquisidor
K'puchinos
La Charamusca
La Troje
Lucca Grill
Madre Selva Pizza
Pizzas Don Rigo
Pozolería Kauil
Restaurante Mary Carmen

Monuments in Tequisquiapan

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento al Centro Geográfico del País

Clinics in Tequisquiapan

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #10888596797

Bus Stations in Tequisquiapan

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tequisquiapan

Gas Stations in Tequisquiapan

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #8524913217
Pemex
Pemex ES 12523

Banks in Tequisquiapan

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bancomer
HSBC
Scotiabank

Shopping Malls in Tequisquiapan

5 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Capilla Plaza Comercial
Pasaje Comercial Chicharito
Plaza Comercial Centenario
Plaza Pedregal
Plaza Santa Rosa

Gyms in Tequisquiapan

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Profit

Airports Near Tequisquiapan

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Cadereyta AirportSmall Airport
Isaac Castro Sahade AirportSmall Airport
Jalpan AirstripSmall Airport
La Begoña AirportSmall Airport
Quinta Palos AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Tequisquiapan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos de México

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tequisquiapan

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Horizonte Tequisquiapan
Parroquia de Santa María de la Asunción
Templo Parroquial Santa María de la Asunción

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 Tequisquiapan

What is the population of Tequisquiapan?

Tequisquiapan has a population of 29,799 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 225 people per square mile, spread across 132.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tequisquiapan?

Tequisquiapan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.2 inches.

How is the job market in Tequisquiapan?

The job market in Tequisquiapan is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 954 business establishments in the area.

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