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Las Cruces, Mexico

Chihuahua · Mexico

Las Cruces is a small town in Chihuahua, Mexico with a population of 1,206. Elevation: 5,745 ft (1,751 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,206 Population 3/sq mi density
5,745 ft Elevation 1,751 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
15.7 in Annual Rain
America / Chihuahua Timezone

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About Las Cruces

Las Cruces

Las Cruces is a city in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States, and its county seat. The population was 111,385 at the 2020 census, making it the second-most populous city in New Mexico, and the largest in both Doña Ana County and southern New Mexico. It is the principal city of the Las Cruces metropolitan statistical area, which encompasses all of Doña Ana County and had an estimated 230,000 residents in 2024. The city is also part of the larger El Paso–Las Cruces combined statistical area.

People

Population1,206
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain15.7 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation5,745 ft (1,751 m)
Population1,206
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation5,745 ft (1,751 m)
Coordinates29.4328°, -107.3896°
TimezoneAmerica/Chihuahua
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChihuahua
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation15.7 inches (399 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Las Cruces

Las Cruces is a small town in Mexico (Chihuahua) with a population of 1,206. The city sits at an elevation of 5,745 feet (1,751 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.7 inches. The timezone is America/Chihuahua.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 39 business establishments.

Income: Las Cruces vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)39

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Las Cruces enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,745 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above Mexico avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,745 ft (1,751 m)
Area374.6 sq mi (970.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates29.4328°N, 107.3896°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chihuahua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.7"
59% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.86"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 24, 2010.

Apr 24, 2010 45 km SSW of Madera, Mexico M4.3 113 km
Jul 16, 1993 35 km SW of La Constitución, Mexico M3.8 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Norbert (2008).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Norbert Category 1 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 47°F (9°C) 0.3 in
March 52°F (11°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in Warmest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
August 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
November 51°F (11°C) 0.4 in
December 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in

Las Cruces has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 45°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (0.2").

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Monuments in Las Cruces

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Letras

Airports Near Las Cruces

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bachíniva AirportSmall Airport
Bodegas Graneleras del Campo AirportSmall Airport
Campo 107 AirportSmall Airport
Campo 111 AirstripSmall Airport
Campo Diez AirportSmall Airport
Colonia Alamillo AirportSmall Airport
Ejido Benito Juárez AirportSmall Airport
El Muchacho AirportSmall Airport
Fertifum AirportSmall Airport
Fumigaciones Aéreas Lozano AirportSmall Airport
Ignacio Zaragoza AirportSmall Airport
La Pinta AirportSmall Airport
Los Nogales AirfieldSmall Airport
Maco (La Palma) AirportSmall Airport
Matachí AirportSmall Airport
Mesa Blanca AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Blanco AirportSmall Airport
Rancho El Alamo AirstripSmall Airport
Rancho Santa Monica AirportSmall Airport
Ricardo Flores Magón AirportSmall Airport
San Buenaventura AirportSmall Airport
San José Babícora AirportSmall Airport
Santa Elena AirportSmall Airport
Santo Tomás AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Las Cruces

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Chihuahua

🇲🇽 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 Las Cruces

What is the population of Las Cruces?

Las Cruces has a population of 1,206 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 374.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Las Cruces?

Las Cruces enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.7 inches.

How is the job market in Las Cruces?

The job market in Las Cruces is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 39 business establishments in the area.

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