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Parás, Mexico

Nuevo León · Mexico

Parás is a small town in Nuevo León, Mexico with a population of 788. Elevation: 486 ft (148 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

788 Population 1/sq mi density
486 ft Elevation 148 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
19.7 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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People

Population788
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain19.7 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Population788
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Coordinates26.5001°, -99.5216°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceNuevo León
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation19.7 inches (501 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Parás

Parás is a small town in Mexico (Nuevo León) with a population of 788. The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet (148 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.7 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 25 business establishments.

Income: Parás vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)25

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Parás has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average73.5°F
36% above Mexico avg
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Area1,248.4 sq mi (3,233.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates26.5001°N, 99.5216°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.7"
48% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.78"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 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 M4.5 148 km
Jun 14, 2009 35 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.4 136 km
May 12, 2025 13 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.2 139 km
Jan 19, 2014 12 km SSW of China, Mexico M4.1 104 km
Mar 18, 2014 18 km E of Pueblo Nuevo, Mexico M4.1 116 km
Nov 25, 2013 23 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M4.0 108 km
Feb 11, 2014 31 km SSE of China, Mexico M4.0 125 km
Mar 2, 2014 15 km SW of China, Mexico M4.0 101 km
Mar 4, 2014 27 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M4.0 110 km
Dec 22, 2013 19 km NE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.0 123 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km S of San Pedro Garza García, Mexico M4.0 131 km
Nov 30, 2013 26 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M3.9 111 km
Mar 5, 2014 18 km SSW of China, Mexico M3.9 110 km
Nov 16, 1991 Coahuila-Nuevo Leon border region, Mexico M3.6 125 km
Aug 30, 2016 11 km N of Los Ramones, Mexico M3.6 79 km
Nov 26, 2013 22 km S of China, Mexico M3.6 115 km
Mar 16, 2022 5 km SW of Santiago, Mexico M3.4 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Hanna Category 1 152 km
2010 Alex Category 2 290 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 171 km
2005 Emily Category 3 186 km
2003 Erika Category 1 241 km
1999 Bret Category 4 156 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 223 km
1983 Barry Category 1 236 km
1980 Allen Category 3 103 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JENNINGS (3,494 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 JENNINGS 3,494 76 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,389 93 km
2008 JONES RANCH 2,998 96 km
2005 2686 2,979 71 km
2005 BORREGO 1,392 93 km
2004 ROMAN COMPLEX 1,241 72 km
2022 LA PALOMA 1,214 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (14°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
March 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in
April 75°F (24°C) 1.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in
June 85°F (30°C) 2.1 in
July 87°F (31°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 87°F (31°C) 2.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 3.8 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 1.9 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.8 in Driest

Parás has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 56°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and December the driest (0.8").

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Gas Stations in Parás

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Parás

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Monterrey International AirportMTYLarge Airport
Del Norte International AirportNTRMedium Airport
Agualeguas National AirportSmall Airport
Agualeguas Old AirportSmall Airport
Arroyo Carrizalejos AirportSmall Airport
Corralitos AirportSmall Airport
El Centenario AirstripSmall Airport
El Retorno AirportSmall Airport
Francisco Bruno Barrera AirportSmall Airport
La Gloria AirportSmall Airport
Los Cuates AirportSmall Airport
Los Gloriosos AirportSmall Airport
Mario Palau AirportSmall Airport
McNeel Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Potrerillos AirstripSmall Airport
Rancho El Mezquitito Airfield / Miguel Alemán AerodromeSmall Airport
Rancho La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Rancho San Gerardo AirportSmall Airport
Rancho San Salvador Northeast AirportSmall Airport
Rio Grande City Municipal AirportSmall Airport
San Felipe AirportSmall Airport
Santa Maria Paras AirstripSmall Airport
Santa Teresa 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 Parás

What is the population of Parás?

Parás has a population of 788 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,248.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Parás?

Parás has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.7 inches.

How is the job market in Parás?

The job market in Parás is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 25 business establishments in the area.

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