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La Higuera, Mexico

Sinaloa · Mexico

La Higuera is a small town in Sinaloa, Mexico with a population of 532. Elevation: 328 ft (100 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

532 Population 194/sq mi density
328 ft Elevation 100 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
26.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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People

Population532
Density194/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain26.5 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Population532
Population Density194 / sq mi
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Coordinates24.5912°, -107.1825°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSinaloa
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation26.5 inches (674 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Higuera

La Higuera is a small town in Mexico (Sinaloa) with a population of 532. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet (100 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 17 business establishments.

Income: La Higuera vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in La Higuera

La Higuera has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 481 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 11.5
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 19.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.5
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.2
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 8.2
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 55.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 162.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 147.8
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 49.2
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 18.4
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 7.0
La Higuera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average77.3°F
43% above Mexico avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density194/sq mi
Coordinates24.5912°N, 107.1825°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.32"
Driest Month (May) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 24, 2025.

Jun 27, 1991 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 109 km
Aug 7, 2015 83 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.3 148 km
Jul 12, 2009 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico M5.1 72 km
Jan 12, 1997 94 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M5.0 142 km
Jul 12, 1990 90 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.7 149 km
Oct 26, 2009 16 km N of Badiraguato, Mexico M4.5 110 km
Sep 5, 2011 20 km SW of Canelas, Mexico M4.5 67 km
Jan 14, 2004 87 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.5 146 km
Jan 6, 1998 61 km WSW of Dautillos, Mexico M4.5 137 km
Jul 13, 2022 84 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.5 149 km
Jun 26, 1991 64 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M4.3 119 km
Jul 16, 1999 34 km WSW of Costa Azul, Mexico M4.2 134 km
Mar 16, 2009 50 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.2 115 km
Jul 24, 2025 8 km ENE of Culiacán, Mexico M4.2 28 km
Sep 5, 2011 17 km E of Tamazula de Victoria, Mexico M4.1 55 km
Jul 17, 2009 20 km NNW of Sanalona, Mexico M4.1 44 km
Feb 2, 2002 70 km WSW of Altata, Mexico M4.1 141 km
Jul 15, 1991 86 km SSW of Las Aguamitas, Mexico M4.1 131 km
May 30, 1993 75 km WSW of Dautillos, Mexico M4.1 149 km
Feb 20, 2021 83 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.0 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Orlene Category 1 218 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 111 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 253 km
2018 Willa Category 3 246 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 86 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 288 km
2006 Lane Category 3 17 km
2006 John Category 3 257 km
2003 Marty Category 2 293 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 221 km
1998 Isis Category 1 192 km
1996 Fausto Category 1 273 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 185 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 246 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 12 km
1989 Kiko Category 3 215 km
1986 Paine Category 2 154 km
1986 Roslyn Category 1 211 km
1986 Newton Category 1 224 km
1985 Waldo Category 2 102 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
March 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
April 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
May 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
June 86°F (30°C) 1.3 in Warmest
July 86°F (30°C) 6.3 in
August 84°F (29°C) 7.3 in Wettest
September 84°F (29°C) 5.7 in
October 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.2 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in

La Higuera has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 68°F in January to 86°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.3") and May the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near La Higuera

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
OSCAR 90.1 (La Cruz de Elota) - 90.1 FM - XHLCE-FM - La Cruz de Elota/Culiacán, Sinaloa 90.1 fm, américa AAC+ 32 kbps
RADIO FÓRMULA 88.7 (Culiacán) - 88.7 FM - XHEX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Culiacán, Sinaloa 88.7 fm, américa AAC
EXA FM 101.7 (Culiacán) - 101.7 FM - XHESA-FM - Grupo RSN - Culiacán, Sinaloa 101.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
LA COMADRE 98.5 (Culiacán) - 98.5 FM - XHCLI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Culiacán, Sinaloa 98.5 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
88.1 NRGY (Culiacán) - 88.1 FM - XHCSEB-FM - GPM (Grupo Promomedios) - Culiacán, Sinaloa 88.1 fm, américa AAC+ 32 kbps
Exa FM Culiacán - 101.7 FM - XHESA-FM - Grupo RSN - Culiacán, Sinaloa 101.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
NRGY 88.1 (Culiacán) - 88.1 FM - XHCSEB-FM - GPM (Grupo Promomedios) - Culiacán, Sinaloa 88.1 fm, classic hits AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in La Higuera

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Ciencias de Sinaloa
Centro de Ciencias de Sinaloa
El Museo de Arte de Sinaloa (MASIN)
MIA
MIA Museo Interactivo Contra Las Adicciones
Museo Regional de Sinaloa
Salón de la Fama Culiacán

Libraries in La Higuera

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca "Profr. David Moreno Domínguez"0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca de la Facultad de Ciencias Químico Biológicas0.0
Biblioteca del Colegio de Sinaloa0.0
Biblioteca del Colegio de Sinaloa0.0
Biblioteca Héctor Melesio Cuén Ojeda0.0
Biblioteca Héctor Melesio Cuén Ojeda0.0
Biblioteca y Mapoteca0.0
Biblioteca y Mapoteca0.0
Edificio I Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in La Higuera

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Garmendia
Mercado Humaya
Mercado Municipal

Breweries in La Higuera

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma
Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma
Modelo
Modelo
Modelorama
Modelorama
Modelorama
Tecate
Tecate
Tecate
Tecate la Sanalona
Tecate la Sanalona

Stadiums & Teams in La Higuera

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Airports Near La Higuera

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bachigualato Federal International AirportCULLarge Airport
Aero Agricola El Caimanero AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones La Nanchi AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Maranatu AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Murillo AirstripSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Puerto Rico AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Sarabia AirportSmall Airport
Aeromar AirportSmall Airport
Agrícola La Fortuna AirportSmall Airport
Amacuable AirportSmall Airport
Amaculi AirstripSmall Airport
Batopito AirstripSmall Airport
Bayosa AirstripSmall Airport
Cacaraguas AirportSmall Airport
Campo Berlin AirportSmall Airport
Campo La Primavera AirportSmall Airport
Campo Montelargo AirportSmall Airport
Campo Patricia AirportSmall Airport
Campo Puerto Rico AirportSmall Airport
Campo Santa AuroraSmall Airport
Camposanto AirportSmall Airport
Canelas AirstripSmall Airport
Capitan Birotes AirportSmall Airport
Carbonera AirportSmall Airport
Carboneras AirstripSmall Airport
Cerro La Lobera AirportSmall Airport
Chilicote AirportSmall Airport
Coluta AirstripSmall Airport
Cosalá AirportSmall Airport
Ejidal AirstripSmall Airport
El Bajío AirstripSmall Airport
El Bolsón AirportSmall Airport
El Castillo AirportSmall Airport
El Corazon AirportSmall Airport
El Cortijo de Guanetipa AirstripSmall Airport
El Dorado AirportSmall Airport
El Filtro AirportSmall Airport
El Gavilán AirportSmall Airport
El Guamuchil AirstripSmall Airport
El Igualamo AirportSmall Airport
El Laurel AirstripSmall Airport
El Limon de Los Peña AirstripSmall Airport
El Limon Las Coloradas AirportSmall Airport
El Llano de La Vega del Oso AirstripSmall Airport
El Milagro de San Jose AirstripSmall Airport
El Muerto AirportSmall Airport
El Platanar AirportSmall Airport
El Potrero AitportSmall Airport
El Pozo AirportSmall Airport
El Rincon AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in La Higuera

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alfa Especialidades Médicas
Centro de Salud SSA
Centro Médico Las Quintas
Salud Digna

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mazatlan

🇲🇽 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 Higuera

What is the population of La Higuera?

La Higuera has a population of 532 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 194 people per square mile, spread across 2.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Higuera?

La Higuera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.5 inches.

How is the job market in La Higuera?

The job market in La Higuera is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 17 business establishments in the area.

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