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Piedras Negras, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

Piedras Negras is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 1,184. Elevation: 5,597 ft (1,706 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,184 Population 23/sq mi density
5,597 ft Elevation 1,706 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
13.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Piedras Negras

Piedras Negras

Piedras Negras is a city and seat of the surrounding municipality of the same name in the Mexican state of Coahuila. It stands at the northeastern edge of Coahuila on the Mexico–United States border, across the Rio Grande from Eagle Pass in the U.S. state of Texas.

People

Population1,184
Density23/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain13.0 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation5,597 ft (1,706 m)
Population1,184
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation5,597 ft (1,706 m)
Coordinates20.4306°, -101.3916°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation13.0 inches (330 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Piedras Negras

Piedras Negras is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 1,184. The city sits at an elevation of 5,597 feet (1,706 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 38 business establishments.

Income: Piedras Negras vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)38

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Piedras Negras enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 13.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,597 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,597 ft (1,706 m)
Area51.3 sq mi (132.8 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates20.4306°N, 101.3916°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.0"
66% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.97"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 15, 2023.

Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 144 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 140 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 144 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 76 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 150 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 143 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 75 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 143 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 121 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 129 km
Apr 7, 2003 1 km E of Los Limones, Mexico M3.9 150 km
Apr 2, 2003 1 km SSW of Tacátzcuaro, Mexico M3.9 144 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 35 km
Jul 6, 2004 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico M3.8 143 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 91 km
Nov 15, 2000 9 km SSE of Carapán, Mexico M3.8 95 km
May 9, 2003 3 km SSE of J. Jesús Díaz Tzirio, Mexico M3.8 130 km
Jan 17, 2008 4 km NE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M3.7 135 km
Jun 4, 2000 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico M3.7 145 km
Aug 24, 2002 0 km S of Tingüindín, Mexico M3.7 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Rick (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rick Category 2 225 km
1996 Alma Category 2 290 km
1996 Boris Category 1 210 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 75 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
July 71°F (22°C) 7.0 in Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 6.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in

Piedras Negras has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 60°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Piedras Negras

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO LOBO 106.3 (Irapuato) - 106.3 FM - XHITO-FM - Grupo Radar - Irapuato, Guanajuato 106.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
LA PERRONA 92.5 (Irapuato) - 92.5 FM - XHSAG-FM - Grupo El Salmantino - Irapuato, Guanajuato 92.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 107.9 (Irapuato) - 107.9 FM - XHWE-FM - Radio Grupo Antonio Contreras - Irapuato, Guanajuato 107.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
radio alegria moroleon MP3 96 kbps
Love - 90.1 FM [Chihuahua, Chihuahua] music, news MP3 96 kbps
EXA FM 93.5 (Irapuato) - 93.5 FM - XHNY-FM - Irapuato, Guanajuato 93.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
RADAR 94.3 (Irapuato) - 94.3 FM - XHJTA-FM - Grupo Radar - Irapuato, Guanajuato 94.3 fm, contemporary hits radio AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Piedras Negras

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
CASA DE MIGUEL HIDALGO
Galería Bicentenario
Museo Hidalgo
Museo Municipal
Museo Municipal

Libraries in Piedras Negras

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Jaime Torres Bodet0.0
Biblioteca Pública Lorenia Escárcega0.0
CEDE Pueblo Nuevo0.0
José Pérez Chowell0.0
José Pérez Chowell0.0

Farmers Markets in Piedras Negras

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Benito Juárez
Benito Juárez
Central de Abastos de Irapuato
Miguel Hidalgo
Miguel Hidalgo

Airports Near Piedras Negras

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Guanajuato International AirportBJXLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo de Campo CortésSmall Airport
Aeródromo de San Miguel de AllendeSmall Airport
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio SitioSmall Airport
Aeródromo El TepozánSmall Airport
Aeródromo SofíaSmall Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)Small Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Piedras Negras

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CAISES Abasolo
IMSS
ISSSTE

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 Piedras Negras

What is the population of Piedras Negras?

Piedras Negras has a population of 1,184 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 51.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Piedras Negras?

Piedras Negras enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.0 inches.

How is the job market in Piedras Negras?

The job market in Piedras Negras is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 38 business establishments in the area.

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