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La Colorada [Estación de Ferrocarril], Mexico

Zacatecas · Mexico

La Colorada [Estación de Ferrocarril] is a small town in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 789. Elevation: 6,404 ft (1,952 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

789 Population 4/sq mi density
6,404 ft Elevation 1,952 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
13.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population789
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain13.1 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation6,404 ft (1,952 m)
Population789
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation6,404 ft (1,952 m)
Coordinates23.8094°, -102.4719°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceZacatecas
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation13.1 inches (333 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Colorada [Estación de Ferrocarril]

La Colorada [Estación de Ferrocarril] is a small town in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 789. The city sits at an elevation of 6,404 feet (1,952 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 13.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 25 business establishments.

Income: La Colorada [Estación de Ferrocarril] vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)25

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Colorada [Estación de Ferrocarril] 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 312 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 13.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,404 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average62.3°F
15% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,404 ft (1,952 m)
Area204.7 sq mi (530.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates23.8094°N, 102.4719°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.1"
66% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.80"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

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 M4.2 115 km
Sep 25, 1995 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico M4.1 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 1 254 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 221 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in
March 60°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
June 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in Warmest
July 69°F (20°C) 2.2 in
August 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in Wettest
September 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
December 53°F (12°C) 0.5 in

La Colorada [Estación de Ferrocarril] has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 52°F in January to 71°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near La Colorada [Estación de Ferrocarril]

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

Airports Near La Colorada [Estación de Ferrocarril]

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rancho El Tulillo AirstripSmall 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 La Colorada [Estación de Ferrocarril]

What is the population of La Colorada [Estación de Ferrocarril]?

La Colorada [Estación de Ferrocarril] has a population of 789 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 La Colorada [Estación de Ferrocarril]?

La Colorada [Estación de Ferrocarril] 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 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.1 inches.

How is the job market in La Colorada [Estación de Ferrocarril]?

La Colorada [Estación de Ferrocarril] has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 25 business establishments in the area.

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