Mineral del Chico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mineral del Chico
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Municipality and town
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 Mineral del Chico
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Hidalgo |
| Municipal seat | Mineral del Chico |
| Area | |
| • Total | 118.2 km2 (45.6 sq mi) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 7,980 |
Mineral del Chico (Spanish: [mineˈɾal del ˈtʃiko]) is a charming town and one of the 84 areas called municipalities of Hidalgo in central-eastern Mexico. It is known for its beautiful natural surroundings.
The municipality covers an area of about 118.2 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 16,500 football fields! In 2010, about 7,980 people lived here.
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Exploring Mineral del Chico's Location
Mineral del Chico is located in the state of Hidalgo, which is in the central-eastern part of Mexico. It's a place with lots of mountains and green areas.
Weather and Climate in Mineral del Chico
The weather in Mineral del Chico is quite mild, meaning it's not too hot or too cold most of the time. The temperature changes throughout the year, but it generally stays comfortable.
Here's a quick look at the average temperatures and rainfall:
- The warmest months are usually April and May.
- The coolest months are December and January.
- It rains a lot during the summer, especially from June to September. This makes the area very green and lush.
- The driest months are usually December, January, and March.
| Climate data for Mineral del Chico, Hidalgo, 1981-2010 normals, extremes 1980-present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 29 (84) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
33 (91) |
34 (93) |
31 (88) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
26 (79) |
29 (84) |
26 (79) |
27 (81) |
34 (93) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 19.5 (67.1) |
20.9 (69.6) |
23.1 (73.6) |
24.6 (76.3) |
24.4 (75.9) |
22.0 (71.6) |
20.5 (68.9) |
20.5 (68.9) |
19.5 (67.1) |
19.4 (66.9) |
19.6 (67.3) |
19.5 (67.1) |
21.1 (70.0) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 12.0 (53.6) |
13.1 (55.6) |
15.0 (59.0) |
16.6 (61.9) |
16.8 (62.2) |
15.7 (60.3) |
14.6 (58.3) |
14.6 (58.3) |
14.3 (57.7) |
13.5 (56.3) |
12.7 (54.9) |
12.2 (54.0) |
14.3 (57.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 4.3 (39.7) |
5.1 (41.2) |
6.7 (44.1) |
8.2 (46.8) |
8.5 (47.3) |
9.1 (48.4) |
8.5 (47.3) |
8.0 (46.4) |
8.7 (47.7) |
7.4 (45.3) |
5.6 (42.1) |
4.8 (40.6) |
7.1 (44.7) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −6 (21) |
−6 (21) |
−5 (23) |
0 (32) |
0 (32) |
0 (32) |
0 (32) |
0 (32) |
0 (32) |
−2 (28) |
−5 (23) |
−6 (21) |
−6 (21) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 18.4 (0.72) |
23.5 (0.93) |
16.0 (0.63) |
35.9 (1.41) |
63.8 (2.51) |
184.1 (7.25) |
197.2 (7.76) |
181.7 (7.15) |
251.6 (9.91) |
129.9 (5.11) |
32.3 (1.27) |
11.2 (0.44) |
1,145.6 (45.09) |
| Average rainy days (≥ 0.5 mm) | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 6.0 | 7.7 | 14.3 | 17.7 | 15.4 | 18.1 | 11.6 | 4.8 | 2.4 | 108.0 |
| Source: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional | |||||||||||||
Images for kids
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A beautiful waterfall and chapel near Mineral del Chico.
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A wide view of El Chico National Park, a popular natural area.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Mineral del Chico para niños
