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Xaltatempa de Lucas, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Xaltatempa de Lucas is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 543. Elevation: 5,203 ft (1,586 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

543 Population 3/sq mi density
5,203 ft Elevation 1,586 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
53.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population543
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.7%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain53.2 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation5,203 ft (1,586 m)
Population543
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation5,203 ft (1,586 m)
Coordinates19.8783°, -97.8464°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation53.2 inches (1,350 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Xaltatempa de Lucas

Xaltatempa de Lucas is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 543. The city sits at an elevation of 5,203 feet (1,586 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 17 business establishments.

Income: Xaltatempa de Lucas vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Xaltatempa de Lucas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 53.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,203 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,203 ft (1,586 m)
Area183.1 sq mi (474.3 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates19.8783°N, 97.8464°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

113 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.2 on May 11, 2023.

Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 50 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 123 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 127 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 143 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 116 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 100 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 137 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 127 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 126 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 122 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 72 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 114 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 116 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 113 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 140 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 81 km
Sep 23, 1998 1 km NW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M3.9 113 km
Feb 11, 1998 0 km WNW of La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Mexico M3.9 133 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 122 km
Aug 13, 1998 5 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M3.9 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 71 km
2017 Katia Category 2 112 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 131 km
2010 Karl Category 3 155 km
2007 Dean Category 2 90 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 104 km
2000 Keith Category 1 222 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 192 km
1993 Gert Category 2 144 km
1990 Diana Category 2 123 km
1988 Debby Category 1 108 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (47 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 47 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 78 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 85 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 87 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 101 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 110 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 112 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 114 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 117 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 125 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in Warmest
June 63°F (17°C) 6.3 in
July 58°F (15°C) 6.0 in
August 61°F (16°C) 6.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 7.8 in Wettest
October 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in
November 56°F (14°C) 1.9 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in

Xaltatempa de Lucas has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 52°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Xaltatempa de Lucas

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cafe Romantico Radio AAC 96 kbps
99.7 LA INVASORA (US) banda, corridos MP3 128 kbps
RADIO XICOTEPEC 570 (Xicotepec) - 570 AM - XEVJP-AM - Xicotepec, Puebla 570 am, 92.7 fm AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Xaltatempa de Lucas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de la Relojeria

Libraries in Xaltatempa de Lucas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Santa Elena0.0

Farmers Markets in Xaltatempa de Lucas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Chignahupan
Mercado Guadalupe
Plaza Centenario

Airports Near Xaltatempa de Lucas

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hermanos Serdán International AirportPBCLarge Airport
El Tajín National AirportPAZMedium Airport
Aeródromo AerolandiaSmall Airport
Estación No. 9 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Los Pipos AirportSmall Airport
Poza Rica AirportSmall Airport
Tlaxcala 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 Xaltatempa de Lucas

What is the population of Xaltatempa de Lucas?

Xaltatempa de Lucas has a population of 543 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 183.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Xaltatempa de Lucas?

Xaltatempa de Lucas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.2 inches.

How is the job market in Xaltatempa de Lucas?

The job market in Xaltatempa de Lucas is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 17 business establishments in the area.

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