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Las Cruces, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

Las Cruces is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 1,696. Elevation: 1,398 ft (426 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

1,696 Population 4/sq mi density
1,398 ft Elevation 426 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
42.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City 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

Population1,696
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Elevation1,398 ft (426 m)
Population1,696
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation1,398 ft (426 m)
Coordinates16.9730°, -99.4452°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation42.2 inches (1,072 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Las Cruces

Las Cruces is a small town in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 1,696. The city sits at an elevation of 1,398 feet (426 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 54 business establishments.

Income: Las Cruces vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)54

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Las Cruces has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 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 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,398 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above Mexico avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,398 ft (426 m)
Area484.4 sq mi (1,254.6 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates16.9730°N, 99.4452°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.23"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,040 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 24, 2025.

Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 140 km
Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 93 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 149 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 81 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 141 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 12 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 116 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 115 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 114 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 138 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 148 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 115 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 136 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 88 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 59 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 7 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 124 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 134 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 91 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

21 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 21 km
2024 John Category 3 17 km
2023 Otis Category 5 49 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 251 km
2021 Rick Category 2 225 km
2017 Max Category 1 49 km
2015 Marty Category 1 288 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 142 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 262 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 173 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 147 km
2006 John Category 4 232 km
2000 Carlotta Category 2 287 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 27 km
1997 Rick Category 2 166 km
1996 Boris Category 1 142 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 203 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 48 km
1986 Agatha Category 1 296 km
1984 Odile Category 2 148 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 30 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 114 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 32 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 52 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 59 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 64 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 30 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 35 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 93 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 26 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 142 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 140 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 17 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 52 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 123 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 52 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in
February 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
May 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in
June 81°F (27°C) 12.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 10.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 12.2 in
September 79°F (26°C) 13.2 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in
November 78°F (26°C) 1.0 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Las Cruces has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.2") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Las Cruces

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Secundaria República de Costa Rica
Escuela Secundaria República de la Costa Rica
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Radio Stations near Las Cruces

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 98.5 (Acapulco) - 98.5 FM - XHMAR-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Acapulco, Guerrero 710 am, 98.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
BUENISIIMA 103.9 (Acapulco) - 103.9 FM - XHPO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Acapulco, Guerrero 103.9 fm, acapulco MP3 128 kbps
BUENISIIMA (Acapulco) - 103.9 FM - XHPO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Acapulco, Guerrero 103.9 fm, acapulco MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 99.3 (Acapulco) - 99.3 FM - XHNQ-FM - MVS Radio - Acapulco, Guerrero 99.3 fm, acapulco AAC+ 48 kbps
LA BESTIA GRUPERA 95.3 (Acapulco) - 95.3 FM - XHEVP-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Acapulco, Guerrero 95.3 fm, acapulco AAC+ 24 kbps
93.7 La Poderosa (Acapulco) - 93.7 FM - XHPA-FM - Grupo Radio Comunicación - Acapulco, Guerrero 93.7 fm, entretenimiento AAC+ 128 kbps
W RADIO 101.5 (Acapulco) - 101.5 FM - XHBB-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Acapulco, Guerrero 101.5 fm, 1600 am MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Acapulco - 99.3 FM - XHNQ-FM - MVS Radio - Acapulco, Guerrero 99.3 fm, acapulco MP3 128 kbps
FM Globo (US) MP3 128 kbps
LA PODEROSA 93.7 (Acapulco) - 93.7 FM - XHPA-FM - Grupo Radio Comunicación - Acapulco, Guerrero 93.7 fm, entretenimiento AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Las Cruces

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Municipal

Farmers Markets in Las Cruces

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central Tecoanapa
Mercado Municipal

Airports Near Las Cruces

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Juan N. Álvarez International AirportACALarge Airport
Base Aeronaval AcapulcoSmall Airport
Base Nº7 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Gustavo G. León González)Small Airport
Chilpancingo National AirportSmall Airport

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 1,696 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 484.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Las Cruces?

Las Cruces has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.2 inches.

How is the job market in Las Cruces?

The job market in Las Cruces is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 54 business establishments in the area.

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