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Las Cruces, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Las Cruces is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 685. Elevation: 709 ft (216 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

685 Population 11/sq mi density
709 ft Elevation 216 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
66.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population685
Density11/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.7%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain66.6 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation709 ft (216 m)
Population685
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation709 ft (216 m)
Coordinates21.2586°, -97.9500°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation66.6 inches (1,691 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Las Cruces

Las Cruces is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 685. The city sits at an elevation of 709 feet (216 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 22 business establishments.

Income: Las Cruces vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)22

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Las Cruces has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 709 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation709 ft (216 m)
Area61.4 sq mi (159.1 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates21.2586°N, 97.9500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.6"
75% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.02"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 21, 2011.

Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 128 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 141 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 134 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 145 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 134 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 135 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 105 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 141 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 109 km
Apr 8, 1998 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico M3.7 135 km
Apr 18, 2001 3 km NNE of Orizabita, Mexico M3.6 148 km
May 26, 2000 17 km W of Jacala, Mexico M3.6 148 km
Dec 22, 1998 5 km WSW of Almoloya, Mexico M3.5 138 km
Mar 24, 1999 15 km SSW of Jacala, Mexico M3.5 140 km
Apr 8, 1998 21 km SE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M3.3 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 88 km
2017 Katia Category 2 115 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 198 km
2013 Ingrid Category 1 262 km
2010 Karl Category 3 280 km
2010 Alex Category 1 299 km
2007 Dean Category 2 108 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 122 km
2000 Keith Category 1 115 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 46 km
1993 Gert Category 2 40 km
1990 Diana Category 2 70 km
1988 Debby Category 1 92 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (183 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 65°F (19°C) 2.3 in
March 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
May 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in Warmest
July 78°F (25°C) 8.5 in
August 78°F (25°C) 7.9 in
September 76°F (25°C) 14.0 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 7.6 in
November 69°F (20°C) 4.0 in
December 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in

Las Cruces has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 63°F in January to 79°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 66.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.0") and March the driest (1.9").

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Radio Stations near Las Cruces

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Huasteca - 90.5 FM - XHTI-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Tantoyuca, Veracruz 90.5 fm, américa MP3

Farmers Markets in Las Cruces

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de Cerro Azul

Breweries in Las Cruces

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
El Oasis
Modelorama

Airports Near Las Cruces

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Tajín National AirportPAZMedium Airport
Cabo Rojo AirstripSmall Airport
Cerro Azul AirportSmall Airport
Cruz Negra AirstripSmall Airport
El Frater AirportSmall Airport
Fausto Vega Santander AirportSmall Airport
Isla del Toro AirstripSmall Airport
Isla Fronton AirportSmall Airport
Isla Juana Ramirez AirstripSmall Airport
La Ensenada AirportSmall Airport
La Mesa AirstripSmall Airport
Moctezuma AirportSmall Airport
Piedra de Cal AirportSmall Airport
Tampachiche AirportSmall Airport
Tanchijol AirstripSmall Airport
Tancholin 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 685 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 61.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Las Cruces?

Las Cruces has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.6 inches.

How is the job market in Las Cruces?

The job market in Las Cruces is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 22 business establishments in the area.

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