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Las Mercedes, Mexico

Durango · Mexico

Las Mercedes is a small town in Durango, Mexico with a population of 606. Elevation: 4,675 ft (1,425 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

606 Population 0/sq mi density
4,675 ft Elevation 1,425 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
14.7 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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People

Population606
Density0/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.4%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain14.7 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation4,675 ft (1,425 m)
Population606
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation4,675 ft (1,425 m)
Coordinates25.0388°, -103.8476°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceDurango
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation14.7 inches (372 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Las Mercedes

Las Mercedes is a small town in Mexico (Durango) with a population of 606. The city sits at an elevation of 4,675 feet (1,425 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.7 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 19 business establishments.

Income: Las Mercedes vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Las Mercedes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 309 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 14.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,675 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average69.3°F
28% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,675 ft (1,425 m)
Area2,618.3 sq mi (6,781.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates25.0388°N, 103.8476°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.7"
61% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.66"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 20, 2024.

Jul 29, 2003 28 km SSW of Esfuerzos Unidos, Mexico M4.5 138 km
Sep 20, 2024 10 km E of Emilio Carranza, Mexico M4.2 109 km
Apr 15, 2023 35 km SE of Indé, Mexico M4.0 136 km
May 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Pasaje, Mexico M3.8 10 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Roslyn (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 1 247 km
2018 Willa Category 3 282 km
2002 Kenna Category 1 244 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (116 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 116 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
March 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
May 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 2.0 in Warmest
July 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
August 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in Wettest
September 74°F (23°C) 2.6 in
October 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
December 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in

Las Mercedes has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 57°F in January to 79°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and March the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Las Mercedes

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
101.1 Wow (Torreón) - 101.1 FM - XHDN-FM - GPS Media - Torreón, Coahuila 101.1 fm, 2000s MP3
COAHUILA HOY RADIO (Torreón) - 97.5 FM - XHCSBB-FM - Grupo M Radio - Torreón, Coahuila 97.5 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
Adictivo Radio - 90.3 FM - XHBP-FM - GPS Media - Torreón, Coahuila 90.3 fm, adictivo radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Las Mercedes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
mueseo de la mineria

Airports Near Las Mercedes

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International AirportTRCMedium Airport
Calaveras AirportSmall Airport
Dolores AirportSmall Airport
El Dury AirportSmall Airport
General Jesús Agustín Castro AirportSmall Airport
Ojitos de Santa Lucia AirportSmall Airport
Rodeo AirportSmall Airport
San Juan del Río del Centauro del Norte AirportSmall Airport
San Pedro del Gallo AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Monterrey

🇲🇽 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 Mercedes

What is the population of Las Mercedes?

Las Mercedes has a population of 606 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 2,618.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Las Mercedes?

Las Mercedes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.7 inches.

How is the job market in Las Mercedes?

The job market in Las Mercedes is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 19 business establishments in the area.

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