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La Union, Mexico

Quintana Roo · Mexico

La Union is a small town in Quintana Roo, Mexico with a population of 1,099. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,099 Population 53/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
56.8 in Annual Rain
America / Cancun Timezone

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About La Union

La Union is a census-designated place in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, La Union had a population of 997. NM 182 connects the community to NM 28. It is a part of the El Paso–Las Cruces combined statistical area.

People

Population1,099
Density53/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain56.8 in/yr
Sunny Days233/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population1,099
Population Density53 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates17.8992°, -88.8809°
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceQuintana Roo
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation56.8 inches (1,442 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Union

La Union is a small town in Mexico (Quintana Roo) with a population of 1,099. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.8 inches. The timezone is America/Cancun.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 35 business establishments.

Income: La Union vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Union has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above Mexico avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area20.9 sq mi (54.1 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates17.8992°N, 88.8809°W
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.8"
49% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.54"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.42"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lisa (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 53 km
2021 Grace Category 1 285 km
2020 Nana Category 1 137 km
2020 Gamma Category 1 300 km
2016 Earl Category 1 56 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 101 km
2011 Rina Category 1 243 km
2010 Richard Category 2 65 km
2007 Dean Category 5 113 km
2002 Isidore Category 1 277 km
2001 Iris Category 4 182 km
2000 Keith Category 4 93 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 183 km
1995 Roxanne Category 3 224 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 1.5 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.4 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 1.7 in
May 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 7.5 in
August 80°F (27°C) 7.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 8.5 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in
November 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in
December 74°F (23°C) 3.3 in

La Union has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.5") and March the driest (1.4").

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Museums in La Union

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Lamanai Museum

Libraries in La Union

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Indian Church Community Library0.0

Airports Near La Union

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Philip S. W. Goldson International AirportBZELarge Airport
Chetumal International AirportCTMMedium Airport
Corozal AirportCZHMedium Airport
Sir Barry Bowen Municipal AirportTZAMedium Airport
Aeródromo KohunlinchSmall Airport
Backlanding AirportSmall Airport
Chan Chich AirstripSmall Airport
H.E Alfredo Martinez (Tower Hill) AirstripORZSmall Airport
Hector Silva AirstripBCVSmall Airport
Johnny Chan Chen AirstripSmall Airport
Manatee AirportMZESmall Airport
Matthew Spain AirportSQSSmall Airport
Pucte AirportSmall Airport
San Felipe AirstripSmall Airport
Santa Cruz AirportSTUSmall Airport
Tres Leguas AirportSmall Airport
Xpujil AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Cancun

🇲🇽 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 Union

What is the population of La Union?

La Union has a population of 1,099 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 53 people per square mile, spread across 20.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Union?

La Union has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 233 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.8 inches.

How is the job market in La Union?

The job market in La Union is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 35 business establishments in the area.

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