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Ciénega Grande, Mexico

Durango · Mexico

Ciénega Grande is a small town in Durango, Mexico with a population of 675. Elevation: 5,876 ft (1,791 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

675 Population 0/sq mi density
5,876 ft Elevation 1,791 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
19.6 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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People

Population675
Density0/mi²

Economy

Unemployment4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain19.6 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation5,876 ft (1,791 m)
Population675
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation5,876 ft (1,791 m)
Coordinates24.7598°, -104.5328°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceDurango
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation19.6 inches (498 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ciénega Grande

Ciénega Grande is a small town in Mexico (Durango) with a population of 675. The city sits at an elevation of 5,876 feet (1,791 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.6 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 22 business establishments.

Income: Ciénega Grande vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)22

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Ciénega Grande enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 300 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 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,876 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,876 ft (1,791 m)
Area1,882.2 sq mi (4,875.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates24.7598°N, 104.5328°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"
48% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.80"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 29, 2003 28 km SSW of Esfuerzos Unidos, Mexico M4.5 62 km
Sep 20, 2024 10 km E of Emilio Carranza, Mexico M4.2 123 km
Apr 15, 2023 35 km SE of Indé, Mexico M4.0 111 km
May 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Pasaje, Mexico M3.8 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Orlene (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 198 km
2022 Orlene Category 1 261 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 249 km
2018 Willa Category 3 219 km
2006 Lane Category 3 275 km
2002 Kenna Category 3 207 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 219 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 270 km
1983 Tico Category 3 274 km
1981 Norma Category 2 232 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (68 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 68 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in
March 62°F (16°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 2.5 in Warmest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in

Ciénega Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 54°F in January to 75°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and March the driest (0.1").

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Museums in Ciénega Grande

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Lugar de Nacimiento del General "Pancho Villa" Doroteo arango
Museo De Sitio. La Coyotada

Farmers Markets in Ciénega Grande

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Morelos

Airports Near Ciénega Grande

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Guadalupe Victoria International AirportDGOMedium Airport
Dolores AirportSmall Airport
El Durangueño AirportSmall Airport
La Peña del Aguila AirportSmall Airport
Rancho El Cura AirstripSmall Airport
Rodeo AirportSmall Airport
San Juan del Río del Centauro del Norte 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 Ciénega Grande

What is the population of Ciénega Grande?

Ciénega Grande has a population of 675 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 1,882.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ciénega Grande?

Ciénega Grande enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.6 inches.

How is the job market in Ciénega Grande?

Ciénega Grande has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 22 business establishments in the area.

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