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Mesa del Nayar, Mexico

Nayarit · Mexico

Mesa del Nayar is a small town in Nayarit, Mexico with a population of 1,729. Elevation: 4,567 ft (1,392 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,729 Population 5/sq mi density
4,567 ft Elevation 1,392 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
37.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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People

Population1,729
Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain37.3 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation4,567 ft (1,392 m)
Population1,729
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation4,567 ft (1,392 m)
Coordinates22.2177°, -104.6535°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceNayarit
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation37.3 inches (947 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mesa del Nayar

Mesa del Nayar is a small town in Mexico (Nayarit) with a population of 1,729. The city sits at an elevation of 4,567 feet (1,392 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 6.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 55 business establishments.

Income: Mesa del Nayar vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.2%
72% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)55

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Mesa del Nayar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 37.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,567 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average74.2°F
37% above Mexico avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,567 ft (1,392 m)
Area367.3 sq mi (951.4 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates22.2177°N, 104.6535°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"
2% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.41"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 5, 2015.

Jul 4, 2008 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico M4.4 63 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 66 km
Jun 15, 2013 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico M4.2 149 km
Jul 5, 2015 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico M4.1 131 km
Aug 24, 2001 11 km E of Yago, Mexico M4.0 52 km
Mar 15, 2001 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico M4.0 65 km
Oct 29, 1998 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M3.9 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 169 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 88 km
2022 Orlene Category 3 165 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 267 km
2021 Nora Category 1 196 km
2018 Willa Category 4 123 km
2015 Patricia Category 3 193 km
2011 Jova Category 2 238 km
2006 Lane Category 3 225 km
2002 Kenna Category 5 48 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 221 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 123 km
1993 Calvin Category 1 266 km
1987 Eugene Category 1 284 km
1986 Roslyn Category 1 257 km
1986 Newton Category 1 296 km
1983 Tico Category 3 185 km
1981 Norma Category 2 232 km
1981 Otis Category 1 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (122 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 122 km
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 134 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
April 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 80°F (26°C) 0.4 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in Warmest
July 78°F (26°C) 9.3 in
August 78°F (25°C) 9.4 in Wettest
September 78°F (25°C) 7.1 in
October 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
December 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in

Mesa del Nayar has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 66°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.4") and April the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Mesa del Nayar

Institution Type Founded Website
Telepreparatoria 1Ro. de Noviembre de 1975 College - ,
Telepreparatoria Nayarit Jose Maria Mercado College - ,

Schools in Mesa del Nayar

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Francisco Nayari - - - -
Secundaria Comunitaria - - - -
Revolucion - - - -
Primaria Indigena - - - -
Primaria Indigena - - - -
Pipila - - - -
Nueva Creacion - - - -
Luis Echeverria - - - -
Libertad - - - -
Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez - - - -
Jose Limon Guzman - - - -
Benito Juárez - - - -
Cursos Comunitarios - - - -
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Cursos Comunitarios Indigenas - - - -
Cursos Comunitarios Indigenas - - - -
Cursos Comunitarios Indigenas - - - -
Cuitláhuac - - - -
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Airports Near Mesa del Nayar

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dolores Nay Airport-Small Airport
Guadalupe Ocotan Airstrip-Small Airport
Higuera Gorda Airport-Small Airport
Huajimic Airport-Small Airport
Huaynamota Airport-Small Airport
Huazamota Airstrip-Small Airport
Jazmines de Coyultita Airstrip-Small Airport
Jesus Maria Airport-Small Airport
La Ciruelilla Airstrip-Small Airport
La Guajolota Airport-Small Airport
La Manga Airstrip-Small Airport
La Pochoteca Airport-Small Airport
Las Bugambilias Airport-Small Airport
Las Higueras Airport-Small Airport
Las Norias Airstrip-Small Airport
Llano Grande Airport-Small Airport
Llano Grande Airstrip-Small Airport
Loma Bonita de Puerta Azul Airport-Small Airport
Los Gavilanes Airport-Small Airport
Mesa de Los Huicholes Airstrip-Small Airport
Mesa del Nayar Airport-Small Airport
Nahuatl Airstrip-Small Airport
Nueva Colonia Airstrip-Small Airport
Pista Aérea de Tuxpan-Small Airport
Puente de Camotlán Airstrip-Small Airport
San Andrés Cohamiata Airstrip-Small Airport
San Bias Airport-Small Airport
San Juan Ixtapalapa Airport-Small Airport
Santa Catarina Airstrip-Small Airport
Santa Clara Airstrip-Small Airport
Tuxpan de Bolaños Airstrip-Small Airport
Zoquipan Airstrip-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mazatlan

🇲🇽 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 Mesa del Nayar

What is the population of Mesa del Nayar?

Mesa del Nayar has a population of 1,729 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 367.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mesa del Nayar?

Mesa del Nayar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.3 inches.

How is the job market in Mesa del Nayar?

The unemployment rate in Mesa del Nayar is 6.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 55 business establishments in the area.

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