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Milpillas de la Sierra, Mexico

Zacatecas · Mexico

Milpillas de la Sierra is a small town in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 564. Elevation: 7,697 ft (2,346 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

564 Population 1/sq mi density
7,697 ft Elevation 2,346 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
22.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population564
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain22.4 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation7,697 ft (2,346 m)
Population564
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation7,697 ft (2,346 m)
Coordinates23.0878°, -103.6781°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceZacatecas
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation22.4 inches (569 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Milpillas de la Sierra

Milpillas de la Sierra is a small town in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 564. The city sits at an elevation of 7,697 feet (2,346 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 18 business establishments.

Income: Milpillas de la Sierra vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)18

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Milpillas de la Sierra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 295 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,697 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average56.7°F
5% above Mexico avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,697 ft (2,346 m)
Area463.2 sq mi (1,199.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates23.0878°N, 103.6781°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.4"
41% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.47"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 20, 2024 10 km E of Emilio Carranza, Mexico M4.2 113 km
Sep 25, 1995 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico M4.1 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 282 km
2022 Roslyn Category 3 115 km
2022 Orlene Category 2 249 km
2018 Willa Category 3 187 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 297 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 77 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 187 km
1983 Tico Category 2 269 km
1981 Norma Category 2 296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (142 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 142 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 0.3 in
March 54°F (12°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in Warmest
July 62°F (17°C) 5.5 in Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 5.2 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in
December 49°F (10°C) 0.7 in

Milpillas de la Sierra has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 48°F in January to 64°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and March the driest (0.1").

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Airports Near Milpillas de la Sierra

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Temazcal AirportSmall Airport
Las Escobas AirportSmall Airport
Las Margaritas AirstripSmall Airport
Los Charcos AirstripSmall Airport
San Francisco del Mezquital AirstripSmall 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 Milpillas de la Sierra

What is the population of Milpillas de la Sierra?

Milpillas de la Sierra has a population of 564 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 463.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Milpillas de la Sierra?

Milpillas de la Sierra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.4 inches.

How is the job market in Milpillas de la Sierra?

The job market in Milpillas de la Sierra is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 18 business establishments in the area.

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