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Agualeguas, Mexico

Nuevo León · Mexico

Agualeguas is a small town in Nuevo León, Mexico with a population of 1,995. Elevation: 607 ft (185 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

1,995 Population 4/sq mi density
607 ft Elevation 185 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
22.1 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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People

Population1,995
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain22.1 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation607 ft (185 m)
Population1,995
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation607 ft (185 m)
Coordinates26.3136°, -99.5373°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceNuevo León
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation22.1 inches (560 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Agualeguas

Agualeguas is a small town in Mexico (Nuevo León) with a population of 1,995. The city sits at an elevation of 607 feet (185 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.1 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 64 business establishments.

Income: Agualeguas vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)64

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Agualeguas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 607 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average72.9°F
35% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation607 ft (185 m)
Area543.0 sq mi (1,406.4 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates26.3136°N, 99.5373°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.21"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.2 on May 12, 2025.

Apr 6, 2004 18 km ESE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.5 127 km
Jun 14, 2009 35 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.4 115 km
May 12, 2025 13 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.2 118 km
Mar 18, 2014 18 km E of Pueblo Nuevo, Mexico M4.1 95 km
Jan 19, 2014 12 km SSW of China, Mexico M4.1 84 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km S of San Pedro Garza García, Mexico M4.0 116 km
Dec 22, 2013 19 km NE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.0 102 km
Feb 11, 2014 31 km SSE of China, Mexico M4.0 107 km
Mar 2, 2014 15 km SW of China, Mexico M4.0 81 km
Mar 4, 2014 27 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M4.0 90 km
Nov 25, 2013 23 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M4.0 88 km
Nov 30, 2013 26 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M3.9 90 km
Mar 5, 2014 18 km SSW of China, Mexico M3.9 90 km
Nov 26, 2013 22 km S of China, Mexico M3.6 96 km
Aug 30, 2016 11 km N of Los Ramones, Mexico M3.6 58 km
Nov 16, 1991 Coahuila-Nuevo Leon border region, Mexico M3.6 114 km
Mar 16, 2022 5 km SW of Santiago, Mexico M3.4 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Hanna (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Hanna Category 1 156 km
2010 Alex Category 2 271 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 174 km
2005 Emily Category 3 169 km
2003 Erika Category 1 230 km
1999 Bret Category 4 167 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 204 km
1983 Barry Category 1 228 km
1980 Allen Category 3 120 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JENNINGS (3,494 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 JENNINGS 3,494 96 km
2005 2686 2,979 83 km
2004 ROMAN COMPLEX 1,241 83 km
2022 LA PALOMA 1,214 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 1.6 in
May 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
June 85°F (29°C) 2.2 in
July 86°F (30°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 86°F (30°C) 2.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 4.2 in Wettest
October 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in

Agualeguas has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 57°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and March the driest (0.9").

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Airports Near Agualeguas

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Monterrey International AirportMTYLarge Airport
Del Norte International AirportNTRMedium Airport
Agualeguas National AirportSmall Airport
Agualeguas Old AirportSmall Airport
Arroyo Carrizalejos AirportSmall Airport
El Centenario AirstripSmall Airport
El Nejo AirstripSmall Airport
El Retorno AirportSmall Airport
Francisco Bruno Barrera AirportSmall Airport
La Gloria AirportSmall Airport
Los Cuates AirportSmall Airport
Potrerillos AirstripSmall Airport
Rancho El Mezquitito Airfield / Miguel Alemán AerodromeSmall Airport
Rancho La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Rancho San Gerardo AirportSmall Airport
Rancho San Salvador Northeast AirportSmall Airport
Rio Grande City Municipal AirportSmall Airport
San Felipe AirportSmall Airport
Santa Maria Paras AirstripSmall Airport
Santa Teresa AirportSmall Airport
Zapata County AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Monterrey

🇲🇽 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 Agualeguas

What is the population of Agualeguas?

Agualeguas has a population of 1,995 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 543.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Agualeguas?

Agualeguas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.1 inches.

How is the job market in Agualeguas?

The job market in Agualeguas is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 64 business establishments in the area.

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