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El Progreso, Mexico

Durango · Mexico

El Progreso is a small town in Durango, Mexico with a population of 542. Elevation: 6,627 ft (2,020 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

542 Population 0/sq mi density
6,627 ft Elevation 2,020 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
24.7 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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People

Population542
Density0/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain24.7 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation6,627 ft (2,020 m)
Population542
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation6,627 ft (2,020 m)
Coordinates24.6396°, -104.8376°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceDurango
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation24.7 inches (626 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Progreso

El Progreso is a small town in Mexico (Durango) with a population of 542. The city sits at an elevation of 6,627 feet (2,020 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.7 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 17 business establishments.

Income: El Progreso vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Progreso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 291 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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,627 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above Mexico avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,627 ft (2,020 m)
Area1,882.2 sq mi (4,875.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates24.6396°N, 104.8376°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.7"
35% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.02"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

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 29 km
Sep 20, 2024 10 km E of Emilio Carranza, Mexico M4.2 143 km
Apr 15, 2023 35 km SE of Indé, Mexico M4.0 114 km
May 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Pasaje, Mexico M3.8 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 182 km
2022 Orlene Category 1 232 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 216 km
2018 Willa Category 3 194 km
2006 Lane Category 3 242 km
2002 Kenna Category 3 199 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 194 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 239 km
1983 Tico Category 3 244 km
1981 Norma Category 2 198 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 67 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 0.3 in
March 54°F (12°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.7 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in Warmest
July 65°F (18°C) 6.0 in Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 5.6 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in
December 49°F (10°C) 0.8 in

El Progreso has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 48°F in January to 67°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.0") and March the driest (0.2").

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Farmers Markets in El Progreso

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Morelos

Airports Near El Progreso

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Guadalupe Victoria International AirportDGOMedium Airport
Dolores AirportSmall Airport
El Durangueño AirportSmall Airport
Francisco Sarabia AirportSmall Airport
La Peña del Aguila AirportSmall Airport
Las Praderas AirportSmall Airport
Rancho El Cura AirstripSmall Airport
Rodeo AirportSmall Airport
San Juan del Río del Centauro del Norte AirportSmall Airport
Santiago Papasquiaro 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 El Progreso

What is the population of El Progreso?

El Progreso has a population of 542 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 El Progreso?

El Progreso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.7 inches.

How is the job market in El Progreso?

The job market in El Progreso is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 17 business establishments in the area.

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