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San Francisco del Oro, Mexico

Chihuahua · Mexico

San Francisco del Oro is a small town in Chihuahua, Mexico with a population of 4,249. Elevation: 6,470 ft (1,972 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,249 Population 16/sq mi density
6,470 ft Elevation 1,972 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
21.3 in Annual Rain
America / Chihuahua Timezone

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About San Francisco del Oro

San Francisco del Oro

San Francisco del Oro is one of the 67 municipalities of Chihuahua in northern Mexico. The municipal seat lies at San Francisco del Oro. The municipality, one of the smallest in Chihuahua, covers an area of 695.5 km2.

People

Population4,249
Density16/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain21.3 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation6,470 ft (1,972 m)
Population4,249
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation6,470 ft (1,972 m)
Coordinates26.8632°, -105.8484°
TimezoneAmerica/Chihuahua
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChihuahua
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation21.3 inches (540 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Francisco del Oro

San Francisco del Oro is a small town in Mexico (Chihuahua) with a population of 4,249. The city sits at an elevation of 6,470 feet (1,972 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.3 inches. The timezone is America/Chihuahua.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 136 business establishments.

Income: San Francisco del Oro vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)136

Business (County)

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Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in San Francisco del Oro

San Francisco del Oro has an average annual temperature of 19.5°C (67°F). The hottest month is Jun (26.9°C), the coldest is Jan (11.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 529 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.6°C / 53°F 2.6° / 20.7° 5.2
Feb 14.4°C / 58°F 4.6° / 24.2° 1.4
Mar 17.6°C / 64°F 8° / 27.1° 2.9
Apr 21.2°C / 70°F 12° / 30.4° 5.4
May 24.4°C / 76°F 15.2° / 33.5° 37.4
Jun 26.9°C / 80°F 18.6° / 35.2° 50.8
Jul 24.8°C / 77°F 17.5° / 32° 122.1
Aug 24.2°C / 76°F 16.9° / 31.6° 146.6
Sep 21.8°C / 71°F 15° / 28.6° 113.4
Oct 19.6°C / 67°F 10.6° / 28.6° 27.5
Nov 14.8°C / 59°F 5.4° / 24.3° 14.8
Dec 12.3°C / 54°F 2.6° / 22° 1.9
San Francisco del Oro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,470 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above Mexico avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,470 ft (1,972 m)
Area271.0 sq mi (702.0 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates26.8632°N, 105.8484°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chihuahua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.3"
44% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.55"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

54 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.6 on Mar 6, 2014.

Sep 21, 2013 19 km WSW of Naica, Mexico M5.4 106 km
Sep 21, 2013 16 km W of Naica, Mexico M4.8 111 km
Oct 4, 2013 15 km WSW of Naica, Mexico M4.7 108 km
Sep 15, 2013 22 km WSW of Naica, Mexico M4.6 104 km
Jan 20, 2014 27 km NNE of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico M4.5 92 km
Oct 11, 2013 20 km WSW of Naica, Mexico M4.4 101 km
Dec 15, 2013 39 km NW of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico M4.3 98 km
Aug 29, 2013 29 km NW of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico M4.3 90 km
May 1, 2010 22 km SW of San Francisco de Borja, Mexico M4.3 139 km
Aug 28, 2013 26 km N of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico M4.2 92 km
Oct 11, 2013 27 km WSW of Naica, Mexico M4.2 97 km
Sep 11, 2013 4 km WNW of Kilómetro Noventa y Nueve, Mexico M4.2 144 km
Jul 29, 2011 27 km WSW of Naica, Mexico M4.2 98 km
Sep 13, 2013 25 km WNW of Boquilla de Babisas (La Boquilla de Conchos), Mexico M4.2 89 km
Oct 20, 2013 13 km SSW of Naica, Mexico M4.2 103 km
Sep 6, 2013 23 km SSW of Naica, Mexico M4.2 93 km
Aug 28, 2013 19 km WSW of Naica, Mexico M4.2 105 km
Sep 11, 2013 22 km SW of Naica, Mexico M4.2 98 km
Aug 28, 2013 20 km WSW of Naica, Mexico M4.1 101 km
Nov 1, 2013 20 km WSW of Naica, Mexico M4.1 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Norbert (2008).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Norbert Category 1 283 km
2006 Lane Category 2 281 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 0.3 in
March 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in Warmest
July 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 5.3 in
September 65°F (19°C) 4.2 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.2 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
December 49°F (10°C) 0.5 in

San Francisco del Oro has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 48°F in January to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near San Francisco del Oro

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
100.1 Mágica (Parral) - 100.1 FM - XHHPC-FM - Hidalgo del Parral, Chihuahua 100.1 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
MAGICA 100.1 (Parral) - 100.1 FM - XHHPC-FM - Hidalgo del Parral, Chihuahua 100.1 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
LA MÁS PICUDA 104.7 (Parral) - 104.7 FM - XHEHB-FM - Radiorama Parral - Hidalgo del Parral, Chihuahua 94.9 fm, américa MP3
EUFORIA 98.5 (Parral) - 98.5 FM - XHJS-FM - VMedia Comunicaciones - Parral, Chihuahua 92.9 fm, américa MP3
EXTASIS DIGITAL 94.9 (Parral) - 94.9 FM - XHSB-FM - Radiorama Parral - Parral, ChihuahuaRadiorama 94.9 fm, américa MP3

Museums in San Francisco del Oro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Comunitario El Minero
Museo Francisco Villa
Palacio de Alvarado

Farmers Markets in San Francisco del Oro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central de Abastos

Gas Stations in San Francisco del Oro

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #13338948021

Stadiums & Teams in San Francisco del Oro

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Airports Near San Francisco del Oro

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Camargo AirportSmall Airport
Captain Jesús Ernesto Lozano Jiménez Regional AirportSmall Airport
Chinatú AirstripSmall Airport
Ejido de Vergel AirportSmall Airport
El Cachorro AirportSmall Airport
El Refugio AirportSmall Airport
El Tule AirportSmall Airport
El Volcán AirportSmall Airport
Las Lagrimas AirportSmall Airport
Parral AirportSmall Airport
Rancho El Retiro AirportSmall Airport
Torreón de Cañas AirportSmall Airport
Valle del Rosario AirportSmall Airport
Villa de Ocampo AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Francisco del Oro

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
San Francisco de Asis

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Chihuahua

🇲🇽 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 San Francisco del Oro

What is the population of San Francisco del Oro?

San Francisco del Oro has a population of 4,249 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 271.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Francisco del Oro?

San Francisco del Oro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.3 inches.

How is the job market in San Francisco del Oro?

The job market in San Francisco del Oro is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 136 business establishments in the area.

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