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Tierra Nueva, Mexico

San Luis Potosí · Mexico

Tierra Nueva is a small city in San Luis Potosí, Mexico with a population of 5,261. Elevation: 5,866 ft (1,788 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).

5,261 Population 20/sq mi density
5,866 ft Elevation 1,788 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
15.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population5,261
Density20/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.6%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (19°C)
Rain15.7 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation5,866 ft (1,788 m)
Population5,261
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation5,866 ft (1,788 m)
Coordinates21.6690°, -100.5729°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSan Luis Potosí
Average Temperature65°F (19°C)
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation15.7 inches (399 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tierra Nueva

Tierra Nueva is a small city in Mexico (San Luis Potosí) with a population of 5,261. The city sits at an elevation of 5,866 feet (1,788 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 168 business establishments.

Income: Tierra Nueva vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)168

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tierra Nueva enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 308 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 15.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,866 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above Mexico avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,866 ft (1,788 m)
Area260.6 sq mi (674.9 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates21.6690°N, 100.5729°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.7"
59% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 27, 2011.

Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 113 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 121 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 104 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 123 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 139 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 142 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 106 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 109 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 140 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 141 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 113 km
May 26, 2000 17 km W of Jacala, Mexico M3.6 145 km
Apr 8, 1998 21 km SE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M3.3 126 km
Feb 17, 1993 10 km NNE of Arroyo Seco, Mexico M3.2 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Alex (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Alex Category 2 293 km
2000 Keith Category 1 294 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 297 km
1993 Gert Category 1 244 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
May 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 2.8 in
July 69°F (21°C) 2.6 in
August 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in Wettest
October 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in

Tierra Nueva has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 58°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Tierra Nueva

32 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
W Radio San Luis Potosí - 100.1 FM - XHPM-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 100.1, 100.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
MAS FM 99.3 (San Luis Potosí) - 99.3 FM - XHTL-FM - MG Radio - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 2000s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Candela (San Luis Potosí) - 94.1 FM - XHRASA-FM - Cadena RASA - San Luis Potosí, SL 94.1, 94.1 fm MP3
Cielos Abiertos 94.7 FM (Ciudad Valles) - Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí MP3 128 kbps
Cielos Abiertos 94.7 FM (Ciudad Valles) - 94.7 FM - Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí MP3 128 kbps
XHNB-FM "Amor 95.3" San Luis Potosi, SL musica romantica, san luis potosi AAC+ 48 kbps
Azteka Radio San Luis Potosí MP3 128 kbps
XHQK-FM 98.5 "La Comadre" San Luis Potosi, SL grupera, san luis potosi AAC+ 48 kbps
100.1 W Radio (San Luis Potosí) - 100.1 FM - XHPM-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 100.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Azteka Radio (Ciudad Fernández) - Online - Ciudad Fernández, San Luis Potosí MP3 128 kbps
Buenavista Radio 102.9 FM (Ciudad Valles) - 102.9 FM - Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí MP3 320 kbps
Azteka Radio banda, cumbia MP3 128 kbps
MIX San Luis Potosí - 98.5 FM - XHQK-FM - Grupo ACIR - San Luis Potosí, SL 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
VOX FM Radio Hits 96.9 (San Luis Potosí) - 96.9 FM - XHOD-FM - Global Media - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 96.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Buenavista Radio 102.9 FM San Luis Potosí MP3 320 kbps
FACTOR 96.1 (San Luis Potosí) - 96.1 FM - XHOB-FM - MG Comunicación - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 96.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Trión San Luis - 90.1 FM - XHSMR-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 90.1, 90.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
La Ke Buena San Luis Potosí - 105.7 FM - XHBM-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 105.7, 105.7 fm MP3 128 kbps
Cielos Abiertos 94.7 FM bible, cristiana MP3 128 kbps
Imagen (San Luis Potosí) - 103.1 FM - XHEPO-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 103.1, 103.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
620 MP3
LOS40 San Luis Potosí - 540 AM - XEWA-AM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 103.9, 103.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
Más FM (San Luis Potosí) - 99.3 FM - XHTL-FM - MG Radio - San Luis Potosí, SL 1970s, 1980's MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 102.1 (San Luis Potosí) - 102.1 FM - XHESL-FM - MG Radio - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 102.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Espectacular 91.7 FM (Rioverde) - 91.7 FM - Rioverde, San Luis Potosí AAC+ 128 kbps
Espectacular 91.7 FM San Luis Potosí AAC+ 128 kbps
La Q San Luis Potosí 95.7 FM banda, globalmedia MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 100.1 (San Luis Potosí) - 100.1 FM - XHPM-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 100.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Amor San Luis Potosí - 95.3 FM - XHNB-FM - Grupo ACIR - San Luis Potosí, SL 95.3, 95.3 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
La Mejor San Luis Potosí - 90.9 FM - XHWZ-FM - MG Radio - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 90.9 fm, aquí nomás AAC+ 64 kbps
VOX Love Station San Luis Potosí - 96.9 FM - XHOD-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 96.9, 96.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM San Luis Potosí - 102.1 FM - XHESL-FM - MG Radio - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 102.1 fm, contemporary hits AAC+ 64 kbps

Farmers Markets in Tierra Nueva

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Martín Bautista

Airports Near Tierra Nueva

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ponciano Arriaga International AirportSLPMedium Airport
Aeródromo El JagueySmall Airport
Aeródromo La RocaSmall Airport
Campo Ríoverde National AirportSmall Airport
La Begoña AirportSmall Airport
Rancho El JaralitoSmall Airport
Rancho Santa Rosa AirstripSmall 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 Tierra Nueva

What is the population of Tierra Nueva?

Tierra Nueva has a population of 5,261 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 260.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tierra Nueva?

Tierra Nueva enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.7 inches.

How is the job market in Tierra Nueva?

The job market in Tierra Nueva is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 168 business establishments in the area.

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