San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Charcas
Charcas is a small town in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, 2,017 m above sea level. It has a population of about 14,117 (2020). The climate is classified as cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now16°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population14,117
Local time10:29
23.13° N, 101.11° WElevation 2,017 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
Postal codes78590, 78593 …October: high / low23° / 11°
Rain this month36mm
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Charcas at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:45 · 18:1311 h 28 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous92% · Moonrise 16:31Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month27°C
Average high in May
Coolest month5°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJuly
77 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
10 mm of rain
Weather in Charcas
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
16°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 10 km/h · humidity 77%
Today23 Oct22°12°1.6 mm
Sat24 Oct21°14°2.3 mm
Sun25 Oct18°11°0.6 mm
Mon26 Oct19°12°1.1 mm
Tue27 Oct18°12°18.8 mm
Wed28 Oct17°12°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct17°13°18.6 mm
Fri30 Oct19°13°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct22°14°1 mm
When to go to Charcas
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 | 94 | 96 | 98 | 83 | 69 | 63 | 62 | 68 | 63 | 84 | 94 | 93 |
| High | 19° | 22° | 24° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 21° | 20° |
| Low | 5° | 6° | 8° | 11° | 13° | 14° | 13° | 15° | 13° | 11° | 8° | 6° |
| Rain (mm) | 25 | 12 | 10 | 23 | 58 | 71 | 77 | 61 | 67 | 36 | 12 | 11 |
| Wet days | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
What's on in Charcas
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Charcas
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Charcas
Earthquakes around Charcas
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19501magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record6within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.0Mier y Noriega 37 km ↓2023 · 102 km
Tropical storms · Charcas
Towns and villages around Charcas
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Liborio Rodríguez Gasca1.2 kmEjido Juárez Dos1.3 kmClavellina1.7 kmLuz2.1 kmEjido Juárez2.7 kmBuenavista2.8 kmAzarco Mexicana3.8 kmSan Antonio de la Puente3.9 kmIMMSA Mina Tiro General4 kmEmiliano Zapata4.5 kmEl Rincón (Timoteo Pérez)4.6 kmLa Clarinera (Antonio Aldape)4.7 kmLa Zapatilla4.8 kmSan Francisco de los Ejidos4.9 kmVicente Guerrero5.3 kmCañón de Lajas5.9 kmCañada Verde6 kmSalinillas6.3 kmEscobas6.3 kmCerro Gordo6.5 kmLos Gavilanes6.7 kmRancho el Rodeo6.8 kmLo de Acosta7 kmLos Jaboncillos7.3 kmEl Sauz7.7 kmEl Saucito7.7 kmSan Antonio de las Huertas7.7 kmEl Tepozán8 kmSan Francisco de Asís del Campo Real8.1 kmSan Elías8.4 kmEl Terrero (Ejido Charcas)8.5 kmEl Terrero8.5 kmLos López8.6 kmLa Sancheña8.8 kmÁlvaro Obregón8.8 kmFracción Palmas (Palmas)8.9 kmÁlvaro Obregón (Estación los Charcos)8.9 kmFracción Palmas9.1 kmElidio Lázaro Esquivel9.2 kmChupaderos9.5 kmLos Callejones9.5 kmRincón Verde9.7 kmBuenavista9.7 kmLa Estancia9.8 kmPro Año9.9 kmLabor de la Cruz9.9 kmLa Medalla9.9 kmGuapilillas9.9 kmPuerto del Lechuguillero10 kmTinajuelas10 kmLa Negrita11 kmCharcas Viejas11 kmCalabacillas11 kmSan Rafael11 kmHermelinda Moreno Sánchez12 kmGenaro Bustos Ramírez12 kmNoria del Cerro Gordo12 kmLas Tinajitas12 kmNoria de Guadalupito12 kmSanta Ana de Zaragoza12 kmCharco Prieto12 kmRancho Alegre12 kmSan Diego12 kmNabor Moreno12 kmLa Trinidad12 kmNopales Altos12 kmNoria de Gutiérrez12 kmLaborcilla13 kmEl Capulín13 kmTunalillo13 kmLas Atravesadas13 kmSan Julián Santa María13 kmGualupe13 kmColorado13 kmEl Clérigo14 kmEl Águila14 kmEl Zacatonal14 kmEl Reventón14 kmRincón Blanco14 kmPame (El Llano)15 km
Charcas from above
Around Charcas3 places to see, do and reach nearby
Postal codes
785907859378596
Getting to Charcas
Ponciano Arriaga International AirportSLP
98 kmGeneral Leobardo C. Ruiz International AirportZCL
163 kmAguascalientes International AirportAGU
202 kmEstación de Ferrocarril CharcasRailway station
8.8 kmPlaces near Charcas
Places with a climate like Charcas
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Charcas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Charcas.
What is the hottest month in Charcas?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Charcas?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Charcas?
July is the wettest month with about 77 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Charcas?
Charcas has 3 postal codes: 78590, 78593, 78596.