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Mier, Mexico

Tamaulipas · Mexico

Mier is a small town in Tamaulipas, Mexico with a population of 4,762. Elevation: 246 ft (75 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

4,762 Population 15/sq mi density
246 ft Elevation 75 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
20.8 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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People

Population4,762
Density15/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.6%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain20.8 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Population4,762
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Coordinates26.4302°, -99.1516°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceTamaulipas
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation20.8 inches (529 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mier

Mier is a small town in Mexico (Tamaulipas) with a population of 4,762. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet (75 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.8 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 152 business establishments.

Income: Mier vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)152

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Mier has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 298 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 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average74.1°F
37% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Area310.2 sq mi (803.3 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates26.4302°N, 99.1516°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.8"
45% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.09"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.2 on May 12, 2025.

Apr 6, 2004 18 km ESE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.5 145 km
Jun 14, 2009 35 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.4 128 km
May 12, 2025 13 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.2 137 km
Mar 18, 2014 18 km E of Pueblo Nuevo, Mexico M4.1 116 km
Jan 19, 2014 12 km SSW of China, Mexico M4.1 94 km
Dec 22, 2013 19 km NE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.0 122 km
Feb 11, 2014 31 km SSE of China, Mexico M4.0 111 km
Mar 4, 2014 27 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M4.0 106 km
Nov 25, 2013 23 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M4.0 106 km
Mar 2, 2014 15 km SW of China, Mexico M4.0 94 km
Nov 30, 2013 26 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M3.9 108 km
Mar 5, 2014 18 km SSW of China, Mexico M3.9 100 km
Nov 26, 2013 22 km S of China, Mexico M3.6 104 km
Aug 30, 2016 11 km N of Los Ramones, Mexico M3.6 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Hanna (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Hanna Category 1 116 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 278 km
2010 Alex Category 2 270 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 135 km
2005 Emily Category 3 165 km
2003 Erika Category 1 207 km
1999 Bret Category 4 128 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 207 km
1983 Barry Category 1 201 km
1980 Allen Category 4 84 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BURNS RANCH FIRE (58,395 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BURNS RANCH FIRE 58,395 97 km
2021 NORTH JONES 3,541 99 km
2023 JENNINGS 3,494 78 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,389 67 km
2008 JONES RANCH 2,998 70 km
2005 2686 2,979 46 km
2021 JONES 2,178 94 km
2010 ENCINITOS RANCH 1,967 88 km
2011 ENCINITOS 1,748 91 km
2008 SAN RAFAEL RANCH 1,407 76 km
2005 BORREGO 1,392 67 km
2004 ROMAN COMPLEX 1,241 46 km
2022 LA PALOMA 1,214 56 km
2004 SAN ISIDRO 1,181 90 km
2022 MILLER 1,005 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 62°F (16°C) 1.1 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 76°F (24°C) 1.5 in
May 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in
June 86°F (30°C) 2.5 in
July 87°F (31°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 87°F (31°C) 2.1 in
September 83°F (28°C) 4.1 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in

Mier has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 57°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Mier

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primera Club de Leones
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Museums in Mier

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Municipal

Libraries in Mier

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Gas Stations in Mier

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex
Pemex
Pemex

Cell Towers in Mier

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
7.5 MI W ON 83, 1.3 MI N OF (46209)GTOWER122
7.5 MI W ON 83, 1.3 MI N OF (46209)GTOWER122
5083 SOUTH US HIGHWAY 83 (78125)GTOWER106
5083 SOUTH US HIGHWAY 83 (78125)GTOWER106
2901 NORTH US HIGHWAY 83GTOWER98
Roma (78163)GTOWER79
Roma (78163)GTOWER79
CORNER OF BRAVO AND GLADIATOR IN SCHOOL YARDLTOWER59

Airports Near Mier

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Agualeguas National AirportSmall Airport
Agualeguas Old AirportSmall Airport
Arroyo Carrizalejos AirportSmall Airport
Borregos Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Corralitos AirportSmall Airport
Diamond O Ranch AirportSmall Airport
El Centenario AirstripSmall Airport
El Nejo AirstripSmall Airport
El Retorno AirportSmall Airport
Francisco Bruno Barrera AirportSmall Airport
La Gloria AirportSmall Airport
Las Vivoritas AirportSmall Airport
McNeel Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Potrerillos AirstripSmall Airport
Puesta del Sol AirportSmall Airport
Rancho El Gato AirportSmall Airport
Rancho El Mezquitito Airfield / Miguel Alemán AerodromeSmall Airport
Rancho La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Ranchos Las Islas AirportSmall Airport
Rio Grande City Municipal AirportSmall Airport
San Felipe AirportSmall Airport
San Rafael Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Santa Maria Paras AirstripSmall Airport
Santa Teresa AirportSmall Airport
Star K Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Superior AirportSmall Airport
Venecia AirportSmall Airport
Zapata County 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 Mier

What is the population of Mier?

Mier has a population of 4,762 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 310.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mier?

Mier has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.8 inches.

How is the job market in Mier?

The job market in Mier is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 152 business establishments in the area.

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