Tamaulipas, Mexico
Altamira
Altamira is a town in Tamaulipas, Mexico. It has a population of about 79,824 (2020). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now27°C
Best timeFeb–Mar · Dec
Population79,824
Local time08:42
22.39° N, 97.94° WElevation 15 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
Postal codes89602, 89607October: high / low30° / 22°
Rain this month113mm
Best timeFeb–Mar · Dec
Best: Feb–Mar · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Altamira at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:32 · 18:0211 h 30 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:44Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitFeb–Mar · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in August
Coolest month16°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthSeptember
257 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
15 mm of rain
How Altamira has grown
People living in the built-up area (51 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+234%47k in 1975 → 156k in 2025Weather in Altamira
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 8 km/h · humidity 84%
Today22 Oct30°22°7.5 mm
Fri23 Oct29°23°6.8 mm
Sat24 Oct31°22°7.5 mm
Sun25 Oct30°23°7.8 mm
Mon26 Oct30°22°0.6 mm
Tue27 Oct30°22°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct30°22°2 mm
Thu29 Oct29°23°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct28°22°50.3 mm
Sat31 Oct30°21°0.5 mm
When to go to Altamira
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 78 | 88 | 82 | 65 | 43 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 55 | 72 | 82 |
| High | 23° | 25° | 27° | 30° | 32° | 33° | 33° | 33° | 32° | 30° | 27° | 24° |
| Low | 16° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 22° | 19° | 17° |
| Rain (mm) | 38 | 23 | 15 | 28 | 50 | 157 | 159 | 168 | 257 | 113 | 32 | 30 |
| Wet days | 7 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 6 |
What's on in Altamira
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Altamira
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Altamira
Earthquakes around Altamira
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Tropical storms · Altamira
Universities and research institutes
Tamaulipas Institute of Higher EducationUniversity or college · founded 1974
Centro de Investigación en Ciencia Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada, Unidad AltamiraUniversity or college · founded 2000
Universidad Tecnológica de Altamira, TamaulipasUniversity or college · founded 2002
Universidad Politécnica de AltamiraUniversity or college · founded 2008
Towns and villages around Altamira
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Colonia la Gloria1.5 kmLos Mangos2.1 kmSan Antonio2.9 kmBatería Uno Tamaulipas3.1 kmEl Chocolate3.3 kmIgnacio Navarro Carreón3.5 kmConcepción López Velázquez3.7 kmEl Repecho3.8 kmAarón Cruz4 kmLos Otates4 kmColonia Francisco I. Madero4.1 kmColonia las Blancas4.2 kmCasas Blancas4.2 kmDiana Laura Riojas de Colosio4.2 kmJuan Manuel Castillo Aguilar4.3 kmEjido Villa de Altamira4.3 kmColonia Monterrey4.3 kmColonia Monte Alto4.3 kmAmpliación Melchor Ocampo4.4 kmEl Ebanito4.5 kmRoberto Márquez4.7 kmMelchor Ocampo4.7 kmMario Muñoz Castellanos4.8 kmEusebio Juárez Cedillo4.9 kmNora Mateos Solano4.9 kmSanta Amalia4.9 kmLa Gringa4.9 kmCarrillo Puerto5 kmAnastasio Morales Sánchez5.2 kmMiramar5.3 kmEx-Hacienda de Armenta5.4 kmLa Aguadilla5.5 kmLa Buena Fe5.5 kmUnidos Avanzamos5.7 kmLa Esperanza5.9 kmLa Pedrera5.9 kmVega del Estero6 kmMaría Elena Manríquez6.1 kmSan Luisito6.1 kmLeocadio Galván Ferretis6.2 kmLas Guásimas6.2 kmColonia Laguna la Puerta6.3 kmColonia Francisco I. Madero6.4 kmFrancisco Medrano6.4 kmLaguna de la Aguadilla6.5 kmFinca las Nubes6.6 kmBatería Número Ocho6.8 kmJesús Vega7 kmLa Victoria de Juan Pablo ll7.1 kmEl Cañón de las Pedreras7.2 kmEl Sauz7.2 kmLos Potreros7.2 kmCamalote7.2 kmSan Luisito Dos7.3 kmArmenta7.4 kmEl Escobal7.4 kmRicardo Flores Magón7.4 kmAltamira Servicios de Infraestructura7.5 kmEl Silencio7.5 kmCruz Grande7.8 kmÁngel Mendiola7.8 kmLas Gallinas (Rodolfo)7.9 kmEl Priol7.9 kmLos Pinos7.9 kmEl Cañón7.9 kmMaría Inés Sánchez8 kmLa Casimira8.2 kmLas Carboneras8.2 kmGranja los Cuatro8.4 kmEl Niño de Oro8.5 kmMaría Moreno Córdoba8.5 kmLázaro Cárdenas8.7 kmTres de Mayo8.8 kmEl Chijol8.9 kmEl Conejo8.9 kmLas Potrancas9 kmLos Ramírez9.1 kmSan José9.1 kmLas Palmas9.2 kmSantísima9.3 km
Altamira from above
Around Altamira9 places to see, do and reach nearby
Postal codes
8960289607
Getting to Altamira
General Francisco Javier Mina International AirportTAM
13 kmGeneral Pedro Jose Mendez International AirportCVM
179 kmEl Tajín National AirportPAZ
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Altamira?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Altamira.
What is the hottest month in Altamira?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Altamira?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Altamira?
September is the wettest month with about 257 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
What is the postal code of Altamira?
Altamira has 2 postal codes: 89602, 89607.