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Las Pilas, Mexico

Zacatecas · Mexico

Las Pilas is a small town in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 1,129. Elevation: 7,671 ft (2,338 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

1,129 Population 11/sq mi density
7,671 ft Elevation 2,338 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
16.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,129
Density11/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.4%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain16.6 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation7,671 ft (2,338 m)
Population1,129
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation7,671 ft (2,338 m)
Coordinates22.8400°, -102.6128°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceZacatecas
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation16.6 inches (422 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Las Pilas

Las Pilas is a small town in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 1,129. The city sits at an elevation of 7,671 feet (2,338 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 36 business establishments.

Income: Las Pilas vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)36

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Las Pilas

Las Pilas has an average annual temperature of 14.7°C (58°F). The hottest month is May (18°C), the coldest is Jan (10.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 368 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10.6°C / 51°F 6.2° / 15.1° 12.7
Feb 12.3°C / 54°F 7.4° / 17.2° 7.8
Mar 14.4°C / 58°F 9° / 19.7° 0.7
Apr 16.8°C / 62°F 11.4° / 22.1° 2.6
May 18°C / 64°F 12.7° / 23.2° 10.0
Jun 17.4°C / 63°F 12.5° / 22.4° 54.6
Jul 16°C / 61°F 11.6° / 20.3° 87.9
Aug 16°C / 61°F 11.7° / 20.3° 68.6
Sep 15.1°C / 59°F 11.3° / 18.9° 81.8
Oct 15°C / 59°F 10.8° / 19.2° 23.8
Nov 12.8°C / 55°F 8.2° / 17.4° 8.0
Dec 11.6°C / 53°F 7.4° / 15.8° 9.0
Las Pilas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 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 16.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,671 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above Mexico avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,671 ft (2,338 m)
Area102.6 sq mi (265.8 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates22.8400°N, 102.6128°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.6"
56% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.46"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Sep 25, 1995.

Sep 25, 1995 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico M4.1 21 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 225 km
2018 Willa Category 1 296 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 183 km
1994 Rosa Category 1 296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in
March 59°F (15°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in Warmest
July 65°F (19°C) 3.5 in Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in

Las Pilas has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 53°F in January to 68°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and March the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Las Pilas

36 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
DIGITAL 106.5 (Zacatecas) - 106.5 FM - XHLK-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Zacatecas, Zacatecas 106.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
Caxcán FM - 95.1 FM - XHJRS-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Jalpa, Zacatecas 95.1 fm, américa AAC+ 80 kbps
Inolvidable (Jerez) - 90.7 FM - XHJRZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Jerez, Zacatecas 90.7 fm, balada MP3 64 kbps
STEREO FRESNILLO 91.1 (Fresnillo) - 91.1 FM - XHRRA-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Fresnillo, Zacatecas 91.1 fm, américa MP3 24 kbps
La Única Fresnillo - 103.3 FM - XHIH-FM - Torres Corporativo - Fresnillo, ZA 103.3, 103.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
770 W Radio (Zacatecas) - 770 AM - XEFRTM-AM - GlobalMedia - Zacatecas, Zacatecas 770 am, américa MP3 128 kbps
97.9 Radio Zacatecas (Zacatecas) - 97.9 FM - XHZH-FM - SIZART (Sistema Zacatecano de Radio y Televisión) - Zacatecas, Zacatecas 97.9 fm, américa MP3 192 kbps
LUPE 93.3 (Zacatecas) - 93.3 FM - XHEXZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Guadalupe, Zacatecas 93.3 fm, américa MP3 40 kbps
La Grande de Río Grande - 97.1 FM - XHZC-FM - Río Grande, ZA 97.1, 97.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
AMOR es (Zacatecas) - 99.3 FM - XHZAZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Zacatecas, ZA 80s en español, 99.3 MP3 64 kbps
LA MEJOR FM 107.9 (Fresnillo) - 107.9 FM - XHEMA-FM - Grupo Radiofónico B15 - Fresnillo, Zacatecas américa, aquí nomás AAC+ 64 kbps
W RADIO 94.3 (Fresnillo) - 94.3 FM - XHPFRZ-FM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Fresnillo, Zacatecas 94.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
AMOR ES 99.3 (Zacatecas) - 99.3 FM - XHZAZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Zacatecas, Zacatecas 99.3 fm, amor es MP3 64 kbps
Radio Jerez (Jerez) - 89.1 FM - XHXM-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Jerez, ZA 89.1, 89.1 fm MP3 24 kbps
La Tremenda (Fresnillo) - 98.5 FM - XHYQ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Fresnillo, ZA 98.5, 98.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
AMOR es (Zacatecas) - 99.3 FM - XHZAZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Zacatecas, Zacatecas 80s en español, 99.3 fm MP3 64 kbps
La Grande (Río Grande) - 97.1 FM - XHZC-FM - Río Grande, ZA 97.1, 97.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
La Líder Stereo ZER (Zacatecas) - 96.5 FM - XHZER-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Zacatecas, ZA 96.5, 96.5 fm MP3 40 kbps
Radio Alegría (Jalpa, Zac.) - 98.3 FM - XHFP-FM - Jalpa, ZA 98.3, 98.3 fm AAC 32 kbps
La Bonita del Norte (Río Grande) - 92.7 FM - XHPRGZ-FM - Comunicaciones JFJ - Río Grande, Zacatecas 92.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Q Lomas De Calera 640 AM baladas en español, banda MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 104.9 (Zacatecas y Guadalupe) - 104.9 FM - XHCCFL-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Zacatecas, Zacatecas 104.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Fresnillo - 100.5 FM - XHFRE-FM - Grupo B15 - Fresnillo, Zacatecas 100.5 fm, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
Stereo Fresnillo (Fresnillo) - 106.1 FM - XHRRA-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Fresnillo, ZA 106.1 fm, entretenimiento MP3 24 kbps
Inolvidable (Jerez) - 90.7 FM - XHJRZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Jerez, ZA 90.7, 90.7 fm MP3 64 kbps
Digital 106.5 (Zacatecas) - 106.5 FM - XHLK-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Zacatecas, ZA 106.5, 106.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
WRadio Fresnillo 94.3 FM fresnillo, grupo radio cañón MP3 128 kbps
La Voz (Zacatecas) - 96.1 FM - XHGPE-FM - Grupo Imagenzac - Guadalupe, ZA 96.1 fm, concesión social MP3 112 kbps
La Grande (Río Grande) - 97.1 FM - XHZC-FM - Río Grande, ZA 97.1, 97.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
Sonido Estrella (Zacatecas) - 89.9 FM - XHEPC-FM - Zacatecas, ZA 89.9, 89.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
RADIO ZACATECAS 97.9 (Zacatecas) - 97.9 FM - XHZH-FM - SIZART (Sistema Zacatecano de Radio y Televisión) - Zacatecas, Zacatecas 97.9 fm, américa MP3 192 kbps
Radio Zacatecas - 97.9 FM - XHZH-FM - SIZART (Sistema Zacatecano de Radio y Televisión) - Zacatecas, ZA 97.9, 97.9 fm MP3 192 kbps
La Ele (Fresnillo) - 95.1 FM - XHEL-FM - Torres Corporativo - Fresnillo, ZA 95.1, 95.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
Lupe (Zacatecas) - 93.3 FM - XHEXZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Guadalupe, ZA 93.3, 93.3 fm MP3 40 kbps
W RADIO 770 (Zacatecas) - 770 AM - XEFRTM-AM - GlobalMedia - Zacatecas, Zacatecas 770 am, américa MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cañón (Tlaltenango) - 90.1 FM - XHTGO-FM - NTR Medios de Comunicación - Guadalupe Victoria, ZA 1100, 1100 am AAC 350 kbps

Museums in Las Pilas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ex San Agustin
Ismael Giron
Museo de Arte Abstracto Manuel Felguerez
Museo de Ciencias
Museo de la Toma de Zacatecas
Museo Francisco Goitia
Museo Pedro Coronel
Museo Pedro Coronel
Museo Regional de Guadalupe
Rafael Coronel Museum

Libraries in Las Pilas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Central Estatal Mauricio Magdaleno0.0
Biblioteca Publica Martin de Zavala0.0

Farmers Markets in Las Pilas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
González Ortega Mercado
Mercado Genaro Codina
Mercado Roberto del Real Carranza

Stadiums & Teams in Las Pilas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Las Pilas

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Leobardo C. Ruiz International AirportZCLMedium Airport
Salitral de Carrera 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 Pilas

What is the population of Las Pilas?

Las Pilas has a population of 1,129 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 102.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Las Pilas?

Las Pilas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.6 inches.

How is the job market in Las Pilas?

The job market in Las Pilas is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 36 business establishments in the area.

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