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Nieves, Mexico

Zacatecas · Mexico

Nieves is a small city in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 5,653. Elevation: 6,365 ft (1,940 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

5,653 Population 3/sq mi density
6,365 ft Elevation 1,940 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
15.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Nieves

Nieves, the Spanish plural form of nieve, is a surname and female given name derived from the title of the Virgin Mary Nuestra Señora de las Nieves, a reference to the 4th-century Catholic miracle of a summertime snowfall on the Esquiline Hill in Rome, where the Basilica Sanctae Mariae ad Nives was built. According to Roser Saurí Colomer and Patrick Hanks of Brandeis University, the surname is original to northwestern Spain, descending from the Asturleonese language.

People

Population5,653
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain15.6 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation6,365 ft (1,940 m)
Population5,653
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation6,365 ft (1,940 m)
Coordinates23.9946°, -103.0201°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceZacatecas
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation15.6 inches (396 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nieves

Nieves is a small city in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 5,653. The city sits at an elevation of 6,365 feet (1,940 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 181 business establishments.

Income: Nieves vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)181

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Nieves enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 308 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 15.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,365 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average63.4°F
17% above Mexico avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,365 ft (1,940 m)
Area1,888.2 sq mi (4,890.4 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates23.9946°N, 103.0201°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.6"
59% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.70"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 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 56 km
Sep 25, 1995 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico M4.1 123 km
May 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Pasaje, Mexico M3.8 137 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 3 213 km
2018 Willa Category 3 276 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 186 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (146 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 146 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
May 71°F (21°C) 0.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 2.3 in Warmest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
August 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in Wettest
September 67°F (20°C) 2.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
November 58°F (15°C) 0.5 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in

Nieves has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 53°F in January to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and March the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Nieves

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
W RADIO 1020 (Cañitas de Felipe Pescador) - 1020 AM - XECCCG-AM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Cañitas de Felipe Pescador, Zacatecas 1020 am, am MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Nieves

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ARCHIVO HISTORICO0.0
Biblioteca Municipal (Rio Grande)0.0
Biblioteca Publica La Luz0.0

Farmers Markets in Nieves

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Juárez

Gas Stations in Nieves

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #2142048523

Airports Near Nieves

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ojitos de Santa Lucia AirportSmall Airport
Peña Flor AirportSmall Airport
San Juan de Guadalupe 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 Nieves

What is the population of Nieves?

Nieves has a population of 5,653 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,888.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nieves?

Nieves enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.6 inches.

How is the job market in Nieves?

Nieves has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 181 business establishments in the area.

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