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La Purísima, Mexico

Durango · Mexico

La Purísima is a small town in Durango, Mexico with a population of 666. Elevation: 7,274 ft (2,217 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

666 Population 1/sq mi density
7,274 ft Elevation 2,217 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
19.4 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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People

Population666
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.4%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain19.4 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation7,274 ft (2,217 m)
Population666
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation7,274 ft (2,217 m)
Coordinates24.2473°, -103.7962°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceDurango
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation19.4 inches (493 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Purísima

La Purísima is a small town in Mexico (Durango) with a population of 666. The city sits at an elevation of 7,274 feet (2,217 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.4 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 21 business establishments.

Income: La Purísima vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)21

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Purísima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 301 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 19.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,274 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,274 ft (2,217 m)
Area550.1 sq mi (1,424.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates24.2473°N, 103.7962°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.4"
49% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.16"

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 M4.5 140 km
Sep 20, 2024 10 km E of Emilio Carranza, Mexico M4.2 29 km
May 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Pasaje, Mexico M3.8 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 172 km
2022 Orlene Category 2 279 km
2018 Willa Category 3 222 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 162 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 222 km
1983 Tico Category 2 296 km
1981 Norma Category 2 281 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 67 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 58°F (15°C) 0.2 in
April 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
June 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in Warmest
July 67°F (20°C) 4.3 in
August 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in Wettest
September 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
December 53°F (12°C) 0.5 in

La Purísima has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 52°F in January to 69°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.2").

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Airports Near La Purísima

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Guadalupe Victoria International AirportDGOMedium Airport
Las Escobas AirportSmall Airport
Ojitos de Santa Lucia AirportSmall Airport
San Juan del Río del Centauro del Norte AirportSmall 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 La Purísima

What is the population of La Purísima?

La Purísima has a population of 666 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 550.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Purísima?

La Purísima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.4 inches.

How is the job market in La Purísima?

The job market in La Purísima is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 21 business establishments in the area.

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