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Francisco García Salinas, Mexico

Zacatecas · Mexico

Francisco García Salinas is a small town in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 1,821. Elevation: 6,434 ft (1,961 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,821 Population 2/sq mi density
6,434 ft Elevation 1,961 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
16.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,821
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain16.7 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation6,434 ft (1,961 m)
Population1,821
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation6,434 ft (1,961 m)
Coordinates23.8122°, -103.1822°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceZacatecas
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation16.7 inches (423 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Francisco García Salinas

Francisco García Salinas is a small town in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 1,821. The city sits at an elevation of 6,434 feet (1,961 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 58 business establishments.

Income: Francisco García Salinas vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)58

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Francisco García Salinas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 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 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,434 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above Mexico avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,434 ft (1,961 m)
Area1,034.2 sq mi (2,678.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates23.8122°N, 103.1822°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"
56% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.06"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 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 50 km
Sep 25, 1995 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico M4.1 114 km
May 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Pasaje, Mexico M3.8 144 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 3 188 km
2018 Willa Category 3 253 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 161 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 253 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (134 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 134 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in
March 60°F (15°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
June 71°F (21°C) 2.4 in Warmest
July 69°F (20°C) 3.4 in
August 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in Wettest
September 65°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.5 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in

Francisco García Salinas has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 53°F in January to 71°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Francisco García Salinas

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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

Libraries in Francisco García Salinas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ARCHIVO HISTORICO0.0
Biblioteca Municipal (Rio Grande)0.0
Biblioteca Publica La Luz0.0

Farmers Markets in Francisco García Salinas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Juárez

Airports Near Francisco García Salinas

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
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 Francisco García Salinas

What is the population of Francisco García Salinas?

Francisco García Salinas has a population of 1,821 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,034.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Francisco García Salinas?

Francisco García Salinas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.7 inches.

How is the job market in Francisco García Salinas?

The job market in Francisco García Salinas is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 58 business establishments in the area.

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