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Melchor Ocampo, Mexico

Zacatecas · Mexico

Melchor Ocampo is a small town in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 569. Elevation: 6,670 ft (2,033 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

569 Population 1/sq mi density
6,670 ft Elevation 2,033 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
17.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population569
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.9%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain17.5 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation6,670 ft (2,033 m)
Population569
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation6,670 ft (2,033 m)
Coordinates24.8311°, -101.6425°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceZacatecas
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation17.5 inches (445 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Melchor Ocampo

Melchor Ocampo is a small town in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 569. The city sits at an elevation of 6,670 feet (2,033 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 18 business establishments.

Income: Melchor Ocampo vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)18

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Melchor Ocampo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 304 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 17.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,670 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above Mexico avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,670 ft (2,033 m)
Area1,000.4 sq mi (2,591.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates24.8311°N, 101.6425°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.5"
54% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.15"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 21, 2020.

Jun 15, 2000 3 km NNE of Saltillo, Mexico M4.6 95 km
Jun 4, 2004 5 km NNW of San Isidro, Mexico M4.4 133 km
Jul 21, 2020 28 km SSW of Huachichil, Mexico M4.2 74 km
Feb 28, 1993 73 km NNE of Parras de la Fuente, Mexico M3.8 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Emily (2005).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Emily Category 1 297 km
1988 Gilbert Category 1 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
March 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in Driest
April 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in
May 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in
June 69°F (21°C) 2.3 in Warmest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in Wettest
August 67°F (20°C) 2.8 in
September 65°F (19°C) 2.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
December 53°F (11°C) 0.8 in

Melchor Ocampo has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 51°F in January to 69°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (0.4").

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Airports Near Melchor Ocampo

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Plan de Guadalupe International AirportSLWMedium Airport
Cedros AirportSmall Airport
General Felipe Ángeles AirfieldSmall Airport
La Herradura de Mexico AirstripSmall Airport
Mazapil East AirfieldSmall Airport
Minera Camino Rojo AirportSmall Airport
Parras El Alto AirstripSmall Airport
San Lorenzo AirportSmall Airport
San Marcos del Tapado AirfieldSmall Airport
Santa Ana de Vanegas AirportSmall Airport
Terminal AirfieldSmall 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 Melchor Ocampo

What is the population of Melchor Ocampo?

Melchor Ocampo has a population of 569 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,000.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Melchor Ocampo?

Melchor Ocampo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.5 inches.

How is the job market in Melchor Ocampo?

The job market in Melchor Ocampo is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 18 business establishments in the area.

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