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La Luz, Mexico
Zacatecas · Mexico
La Luz is a small town in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 1,244. Elevation: 6,722 ft (2,049 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Luz
La Luz is a census-designated place (CDP) in Otero County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, La Luz had a population of 1,578. It is located immediately north of Alamogordo and lies in the eastern edge of the Tularosa Basin and on the western flank of the Sacramento Mountains. Until 1848, La Luz was a part of Mexico. The CDP gets its name from the Spanish word for "light".
People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 1,244 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,722 ft (2,049 m) |
| Coordinates | 22.8800°, -102.3103° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Zacatecas |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.8 inches (375 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Luz
La Luz is a small town in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 1,244. The city sits at an elevation of 6,722 feet (2,049 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: La Luz vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 40 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in La Luz
La Luz has an average annual temperature of 14.7°C (58°F). The hottest month is May (18°C), the coldest is Jan (10.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 368 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,722 ft (2,049 m) |
| Area | 293.7 sq mi (760.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.8800°N, 102.3103°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 62°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in |
La Luz has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 55°F in January to 70°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and March the driest (0.2").
Radio Stations near La Luz
33 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caxcán FM - 95.1 FM - XHJRS-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Jalpa, Zacatecas | 95.1 fm, américa | AAC+ 80 kbps | |
| DIGITAL 106.5 (Zacatecas) - 106.5 FM - XHLK-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Zacatecas, Zacatecas | 106.5 fm, américa | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Inolvidable (Jerez) - 90.7 FM - XHJRZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Jerez, Zacatecas | 90.7 fm, balada | MP3 64 kbps | |
| 97.9 Radio Zacatecas (Zacatecas) - 97.9 FM - XHZH-FM - SIZART (Sistema Zacatecano de Radio y Televisión) - Zacatecas, Zacatecas | 97.9 fm, américa | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 770 W Radio (Zacatecas) - 770 AM - XEFRTM-AM - GlobalMedia - Zacatecas, Zacatecas | 770 am, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LUPE 93.3 (Zacatecas) - 93.3 FM - XHEXZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Guadalupe, Zacatecas | 93.3 fm, américa | MP3 40 kbps | |
| La Única Fresnillo - 103.3 FM - XHIH-FM - Torres Corporativo - Fresnillo, ZA | 103.3, 103.3 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Jerez (Jerez) - 89.1 FM - XHXM-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Jerez, ZA | 89.1, 89.1 fm | MP3 24 kbps | |
| La Tremenda (Fresnillo) - 98.5 FM - XHYQ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Fresnillo, ZA | 98.5, 98.5 fm | MP3 96 kbps | |
| AMOR es (Zacatecas) - 99.3 FM - XHZAZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Zacatecas, Zacatecas | 80s en español, 99.3 fm | MP3 64 kbps | |
| La Grande (Río Grande) - 97.1 FM - XHZC-FM - Río Grande, ZA | 97.1, 97.1 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Líder Stereo ZER (Zacatecas) - 96.5 FM - XHZER-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Zacatecas, ZA | 96.5, 96.5 fm | MP3 40 kbps | |
| La Bonita del Norte (Río Grande) - 92.7 FM - XHPRGZ-FM - Comunicaciones JFJ - Río Grande, Zacatecas | 92.7 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Q Lomas De Calera 640 AM | baladas en español, banda | MP3 128 kbps | |
| W RADIO 104.9 (Zacatecas y Guadalupe) - 104.9 FM - XHCCFL-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Zacatecas, Zacatecas | 104.9 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Grande de Río Grande - 97.1 FM - XHZC-FM - Río Grande, ZA | 97.1, 97.1 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Stereo Fresnillo (Fresnillo) - 106.1 FM - XHRRA-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Fresnillo, ZA | 106.1 fm, entretenimiento | MP3 24 kbps | |
| Inolvidable (Jerez) - 90.7 FM - XHJRZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Jerez, ZA | 90.7, 90.7 fm | MP3 64 kbps | |
| La Voz (Zacatecas) - 96.1 FM - XHGPE-FM - Grupo Imagenzac - Guadalupe, ZA | 96.1 fm, concesión social | MP3 112 kbps | |
| WRadio Fresnillo 94.3 FM | fresnillo, grupo radio cañón | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Digital 106.5 (Zacatecas) - 106.5 FM - XHLK-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Zacatecas, ZA | 106.5, 106.5 fm | MP3 96 kbps | |
| La Grande (Río Grande) - 97.1 FM - XHZC-FM - Río Grande, ZA | 97.1, 97.1 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sonido Estrella (Zacatecas) - 89.9 FM - XHEPC-FM - Zacatecas, ZA | 89.9, 89.9 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO ZACATECAS 97.9 (Zacatecas) - 97.9 FM - XHZH-FM - SIZART (Sistema Zacatecano de Radio y Televisión) - Zacatecas, Zacatecas | 97.9 fm, américa | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Lupe (Zacatecas) - 93.3 FM - XHEXZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Guadalupe, ZA | 93.3, 93.3 fm | MP3 40 kbps | |
| W RADIO 770 (Zacatecas) - 770 AM - XEFRTM-AM - GlobalMedia - Zacatecas, Zacatecas | 770 am, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Cañón (Tlaltenango) - 90.1 FM - XHTGO-FM - NTR Medios de Comunicación - Guadalupe Victoria, ZA | 1100, 1100 am | AAC 350 kbps | |
| Exa FM Fresnillo - 100.5 FM - XHFRE-FM - Grupo B15 - Fresnillo, Zacatecas | 100.5 fm, entretenimiento | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| La Ele (Fresnillo) - 95.1 FM - XHEL-FM - Torres Corporativo - Fresnillo, ZA | 95.1, 95.1 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Zacatecas - 97.9 FM - XHZH-FM - SIZART (Sistema Zacatecano de Radio y Televisión) - Zacatecas, ZA | 97.9, 97.9 fm | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Alegría (Jalpa, Zac.) - 98.3 FM - XHFP-FM - Jalpa, ZA | 98.3, 98.3 fm | AAC 32 kbps | |
| AMOR ES 99.3 (Zacatecas) - 99.3 FM - XHZAZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Zacatecas, Zacatecas | 99.3 fm, amor es | MP3 64 kbps | |
| AMOR es (Zacatecas) - 99.3 FM - XHZAZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Zacatecas, ZA | 80s en español, 99.3 | MP3 64 kbps |
Museums in La Luz
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ismael Giron | ||||
| Museo Regional de Guadalupe |
Libraries in La Luz
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Publica Martin de Zavala | 0.0 |
Stadiums & Teams in La Luz
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Luz
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport | ZCL | Medium Airport |
| Salitral de Carrera Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Luz
What is the population of La Luz?
La Luz has a population of 1,244 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 293.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Luz?
La Luz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.8 inches.
How is the job market in La Luz?
The job market in La Luz is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 40 business establishments in the area.