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Boquilla de Arriba, Mexico

Zacatecas · Mexico

Boquilla de Arriba is a small town in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 874. Elevation: 7,021 ft (2,140 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

874 Population 4/sq mi density
7,021 ft Elevation 2,140 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
15.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population874
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain15.7 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation7,021 ft (2,140 m)
Population874
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation7,021 ft (2,140 m)
Coordinates23.5653°, -102.8928°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceZacatecas
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation15.7 inches (399 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Boquilla de Arriba

Boquilla de Arriba is a small town in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 874. The city sits at an elevation of 7,021 feet (2,140 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 28 business establishments.

Income: Boquilla de Arriba vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)28

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Boquilla de Arriba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 308 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 15.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,021 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above Mexico avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,021 ft (2,140 m)
Area204.7 sq mi (530.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates23.5653°N, 102.8928°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.7"
59% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.62"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 20, 2024.

Sep 20, 2024 10 km E of Emilio Carranza, Mexico M4.2 90 km
Sep 25, 1995 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico M4.1 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Roslyn (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 205 km
2018 Willa Category 3 274 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 171 km
1994 Rosa Category 1 274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (171 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in
March 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in Warmest
July 67°F (20°C) 3.0 in
August 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in Wettest
September 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
November 56°F (14°C) 0.4 in
December 53°F (12°C) 0.5 in

Boquilla de Arriba has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 51°F in January to 70°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.6") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Boquilla de Arriba

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
STEREO FRESNILLO 91.1 (Fresnillo) - 91.1 FM - XHRRA-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Fresnillo, Zacatecas 91.1 fm, américa MP3 24 kbps
W RADIO 94.3 (Fresnillo) - 94.3 FM - XHPFRZ-FM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Fresnillo, Zacatecas 94.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LA MEJOR FM 107.9 (Fresnillo) - 107.9 FM - XHEMA-FM - Grupo Radiofónico B15 - Fresnillo, Zacatecas américa, aquí nomás AAC+ 64 kbps
W RADIO 1020 (Cañitas de Felipe Pescador) - 1020 AM - XECCCG-AM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Cañitas de Felipe Pescador, Zacatecas 1020 am, am MP3 128 kbps

Airports Near Boquilla de Arriba

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Leobardo C. Ruiz International AirportZCLMedium Airport
Ojitos de Santa Lucia AirportSmall 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 Boquilla de Arriba

What is the population of Boquilla de Arriba?

Boquilla de Arriba has a population of 874 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 204.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Boquilla de Arriba?

Boquilla de Arriba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.7 inches.

How is the job market in Boquilla de Arriba?

The job market in Boquilla de Arriba is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 28 business establishments in the area.

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