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San Marcos, Mexico

Durango · Mexico

San Marcos is a small town in Durango, Mexico with a population of 899. Elevation: 6,654 ft (2,028 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

899 Population 2/sq mi density
6,654 ft Elevation 2,028 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
18.3 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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People

Population899
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.9%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain18.3 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation6,654 ft (2,028 m)
Population899
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation6,654 ft (2,028 m)
Coordinates24.2964°, -103.5441°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceDurango
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation18.3 inches (464 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Marcos

San Marcos is a small town in Mexico (Durango) with a population of 899. The city sits at an elevation of 6,654 feet (2,028 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.3 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 29 business establishments.

Income: San Marcos vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)29

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Marcos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 303 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 18.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,654 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above Mexico avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,654 ft (2,028 m)
Area550.1 sq mi (1,424.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates24.2964°N, 103.5441°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.3"
52% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.16"

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 22 km
May 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Pasaje, Mexico M3.8 80 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 3 193 km
2018 Willa Category 3 246 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 178 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 246 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (93 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 93 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in
April 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
June 71°F (21°C) 2.5 in Warmest
July 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
August 67°F (20°C) 4.3 in Wettest
September 65°F (19°C) 3.5 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in

San Marcos has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 53°F in January to 71°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.2").

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Stadiums & Teams in San Marcos

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Airports Near San Marcos

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Las Escobas AirportSmall Airport
Ojitos de Santa Lucia AirportSmall Airport
Peña Flor 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 San Marcos

What is the population of San Marcos?

San Marcos has a population of 899 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 550.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Marcos?

San Marcos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.3 inches.

How is the job market in San Marcos?

San Marcos has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 29 business establishments in the area.

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