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Las Cruces, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

Las Cruces is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 791. Elevation: 6,975 ft (2,126 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

791 Population 12/sq mi density
6,975 ft Elevation 2,126 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
19.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population791
Density12/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain19.9 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation6,975 ft (2,126 m)
Population791
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation6,975 ft (2,126 m)
Coordinates20.0995°, -100.9768°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation19.9 inches (505 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Las Cruces

Las Cruces is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 791. The city sits at an elevation of 6,975 feet (2,126 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 25 business establishments.

Income: Las Cruces vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)25

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Las Cruces enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 19.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,975 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,975 ft (2,126 m)
Area66.8 sq mi (173.0 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates20.0995°N, 100.9768°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"
48% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.01"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 5, 2022.

May 26, 2014 20 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.5 147 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 91 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 93 km
Aug 14, 2000 23 km SSW of Carácuaro, Mexico M4.2 144 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 19 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 132 km
Dec 18, 2001 7 km NE of La Huacana, Mexico M4.1 146 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 71 km
May 5, 1997 23 km SSE of Turicato, Mexico M4.1 143 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 134 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 92 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 95 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 94 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 38 km
Jul 5, 2002 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico M3.8 141 km
Nov 15, 2000 9 km SSE of Carapán, Mexico M3.8 112 km
Jan 17, 2008 4 km NE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M3.7 150 km
May 28, 2008 2 km NE of Rincón de Curungueo, Mexico M3.7 95 km
Jan 9, 2001 2 km NE of Macho de Agua, Mexico M3.7 106 km
Feb 6, 2008 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico M3.7 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Otis (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 2 276 km
2021 Rick Category 2 217 km
1996 Alma Category 2 277 km
1996 Boris Category 1 202 km
1993 Gert Category 1 300 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (85 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 85 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 109 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
February 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
May 69°F (21°C) 1.4 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 4.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 7.0 in Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 6.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
November 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Las Cruces has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 57°F in December to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Las Cruces

35 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cumbias Inmortales Corsan cumbias, exitos MP3
2025 FM 92.3 (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán 92.3 fm, adult MP3 192 kbps
VIVE 106.1 (Morelia) - 106.1 FM - XHSCCN-FM - RM Morelia - Morelia, Michoacán 106.1 fm, 80s en español MP3 128 kbps
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.9 (Salvatierra) - 92.9 FM - XHFAC-FM - Radiorama Bajío - Salvatierra, Guanajuato 92.9 fm, entretenimiento MP3
Radio - Melodie folk music MP3 128 kbps
91.5 FM (Morelia) - XHMRL-FM - Grupo Marmor - Morelia, Michoacán 91.5 fm, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
radio-calico (US) musik, pop. OGG
EL Y ELLA 103.7 (Celaya) - 103.7 FM - XHCEL-FM - Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 103.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio fórmula (Morelos) - 106.9 FM [Cuernavaca, Morelos] music, news AAC
MIX 101.7 (Morelia) - 101.7 FM - XHEMM-FM - Grupo ACIR - Morelia, Michoacán 101.7, 101.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
STEREO CRISTAL 96.7 (Celaya) - 96.7 FM - XHY-FM - Grupo Radar - Celaya, Guanajuato 96.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
BUENISIIMA 88.5 FM - CUERNAVACA banda, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
STEREO 100 99.9 (Morelia) - 99.9 FM - XHSCHP-FM - FH Comunicadores de Michoacán - Morelia/Tarímbaro, Michoacán 99.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana 90.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
INFINITO 92.3 (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán 92.3 fm, adult MP3 192 kbps
EXA FM 90.5 (Acámbaro) - 90.5 FM - XHVW-FM - Organización Radiofónica de Acámbaro - Acámbaro, Guanajuato 90.5 fm, acámbaro AAC+ 64 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana 92.3FM MP3 128 kbps
Love - 90.1 FM [Chihuahua, Chihuahua] music, news MP3 96 kbps
ARROBA FM 99.5 (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama Celaya - Celaya, Guanajuato MP3
EXA FM 104.5 (Celaya) - 104.5 FM - XHZN-FM - TVR Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 104.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
radio alegria moroleon MP3 96 kbps
Arroba FM (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama - Cuernavaca, Morelos 93.3 fm, @fm MP3
Radio-EarthRites (US) AAC 224 kbps
radio ranchito MP3 128 kbps
Radio - Classical Minnesota Public Radio (US) AAC+ 48 kbps
EXA FM 89.3 (Morelia) - 89.3 FM - XHKW-FM - Grupo CB - Morelia, Michoacán 89.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
EXA FM 95.7 (Cuernavaca) - 95.7 FM - XHCT-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, Morelos 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
La Más Picuda (Cuernavaca) - 94.9 FM - XHSW-FM - Radiorama - Cuernavaca, MO 94.9, 94.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Morelos 100.1 informativa, noticias MP3 64 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Cuautla) - 104.5 FM - XHCU-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cuautla, MO 104.5, 104.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
Exa FM Cuernavaca - 95.7 FM - XHCT-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, MO 95.7, 95.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
Mundo (Cuernavaca) - 96.5 FM - XHJMG-FM - Grupo Mundo Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, MO 1980's, 1980s MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Cuernavaca - 96.5 FM - XHJMG-FM - Grupo Mundo Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, Morelos 96.5 fm, cuernavaca MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Cuernavaca - 97.3 FM - XHVZ-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, MO 97.3, 97.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
Stereo Vida (Cuernavaca) - 90.3 FM - XHJPA-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 90.3 fm, adulto MP3

Libraries in Las Cruces

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Fidel Gallegos0.0
Biblioteca Pública La Joyita0.0

Farmers Markets in Las Cruces

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado San Miguel
Oxxo

Stadiums & Teams in Las Cruces

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Las Cruces

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo de Campo CortésSmall Airport
Aeródromo SofíaSmall Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)Small Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Las Cruces

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro Gerentologico

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

🇲🇽 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 791 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 66.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Las Cruces?

Las Cruces enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.9 inches.

How is the job market in Las Cruces?

The job market in Las Cruces is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 25 business establishments in the area.

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