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Francisco Zarco, Mexico

Durango · Mexico

Francisco Zarco is a small town in Durango, Mexico with a population of 580. Elevation: 6,719 ft (2,048 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

580 Population 1/sq mi density
6,719 ft Elevation 2,048 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
20.0 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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People

Population580
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.1%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain20.0 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation6,719 ft (2,048 m)
Population580
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation6,719 ft (2,048 m)
Coordinates24.1859°, -104.0563°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceDurango
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation20.0 inches (508 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Francisco Zarco

Francisco Zarco is a small town in Mexico (Durango) with a population of 580. The city sits at an elevation of 6,719 feet (2,048 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.0 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 19 business establishments.

Income: Francisco Zarco vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Francisco Zarco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 69°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 20.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,719 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,719 ft (2,048 m)
Area547.0 sq mi (1,416.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates24.1859°N, 104.0563°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.0"
47% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.00"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 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 M4.5 117 km
Sep 20, 2024 10 km E of Emilio Carranza, Mexico M4.2 51 km
May 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Pasaje, Mexico M3.8 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 152 km
2022 Orlene Category 2 253 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 274 km
2018 Willa Category 3 198 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 147 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 198 km
1983 Tico Category 3 270 km
1981 Norma Category 2 254 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (40 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 40 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in
March 59°F (15°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.5 in
June 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in Warmest
July 69°F (20°C) 4.9 in
August 68°F (20°C) 5.0 in Wettest
September 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in

Francisco Zarco has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 52°F in January to 71°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.0") and March the driest (0.1").

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Airports Near Francisco Zarco

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Guadalupe Victoria International AirportDGOMedium Airport
Francisco Sarabia AirportSmall Airport
La Peña del Aguila AirportSmall Airport
Las Escobas AirportSmall Airport
Las Praderas AirportSmall Airport
Ojitos de Santa Lucia AirportSmall Airport
San Francisco del Mezquital AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan del Río del Centauro del Norte AirportSmall Airport
San Pedro AirstripSmall 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 Francisco Zarco

What is the population of Francisco Zarco?

Francisco Zarco has a population of 580 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 547.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Francisco Zarco?

Francisco Zarco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.0 inches.

How is the job market in Francisco Zarco?

Francisco Zarco has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 19 business establishments in the area.

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