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San Miguel de Cruces, Mexico

Durango · Mexico

San Miguel de Cruces is a small town in Durango, Mexico with a population of 1,816. Elevation: 8,533 ft (2,601 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,816 Population 1/sq mi density
8,533 ft Elevation 2,601 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
47.1 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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About San Miguel de Cruces

San Miguel de Cruces is a small town that is part of the municipality of San Dimas, in the state of Durango, north-western Mexico.

People

Population1,816
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.4%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain47.1 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation8,533 ft (2,601 m)
Population1,816
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation8,533 ft (2,601 m)
Coordinates24.4121°, -105.8372°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceDurango
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation47.1 inches (1,195 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Miguel de Cruces

San Miguel de Cruces is a small town in Mexico (Durango) with a population of 1,816. The city sits at an elevation of 8,533 feet (2,601 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 58 business establishments.

Income: San Miguel de Cruces vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)58

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Miguel de Cruces experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,533 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below Mexico avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,533 ft (2,601 m)
Area3,111.3 sq mi (8,058.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates24.4121°N, 105.8372°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.75"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Sep 5, 2011.

Jul 12, 2009 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico M5.1 110 km
Sep 5, 2011 20 km SW of Canelas, Mexico M4.5 111 km
Jul 29, 2003 28 km SSW of Esfuerzos Unidos, Mexico M4.5 75 km
Sep 5, 2011 17 km E of Tamazula de Victoria, Mexico M4.1 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Roslyn (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 189 km
2022 Orlene Category 1 170 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 118 km
2018 Willa Category 3 161 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 223 km
2006 Lane Category 3 139 km
2002 Kenna Category 3 223 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 161 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 142 km
1989 Kiko Category 3 291 km
1986 Paine Category 1 289 km
1986 Roslyn Category 1 230 km
1985 Waldo Category 2 201 km
1983 Tico Category 3 175 km
1981 Norma Category 2 104 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (144 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in
April 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 5.2 in Warmest
July 58°F (14°C) 10.8 in Wettest
August 58°F (15°C) 9.9 in
September 57°F (14°C) 7.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
December 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in

San Miguel de Cruces has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 43°F in January to 59°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.8") and April the driest (0.4").

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Airports Near San Miguel de Cruces

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacis AirportSmall Airport
Canelas AirstripSmall Airport
Cienega de Los Beltrán AirstripSmall Airport
Cienega de Nuestra Señora AirportSmall Airport
Coyotes AirportSmall Airport
Ejido Pueblo Viejo AirportSmall Airport
El Carrizo Airstrip.Small Airport
El Carrizo de La Petaca AirstripSmall Airport
El Guamuchil AirstripSmall Airport
El Limon de Los Peña AirstripSmall Airport
El Limon Las Coloradas AirportSmall Airport
El Palmarito AirstripSmall Airport
El Rodeo AirstripSmall Airport
El Salto AirportSmall Airport
El Verano AirportSmall Airport
El Zapatero AirstripSmall Airport
La Campana AirportSmall Airport
La Campanilla AirstripSmall Airport
La Lagunita AirstripSmall Airport
Las Azoteas AirstripSmall Airport
Las Cañas AirportSmall Airport
Las Flores AirportSmall Airport
Los Altares AirportSmall Airport
Los Ayuches AirportSmall Airport
Los Remedios AirstripSmall Airport
Los Remedios East AirstripSmall Airport
Macho Bayo AirstripSmall Airport
Mesa Tortugas AirstripSmall Airport
Ojito de Camellones AirportSmall Airport
Palmarejo AirportSmall Airport
Pielagos AirportSmall Airport
Potrero del Mascabresto AirstripSmall Airport
Rincón de Huajupa AirstripSmall Airport
San Diego AirportSmall Airport
San Gregorio AirstripSmall Airport
San Ignacio AirportSmall Airport
San Juan de Camarones AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan de Frailes AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Viejo AirstripSmall Airport
San Miguel de Cruces AirstripSmall Airport
San Miguel del Alto Durango AirportSmall Airport
Santa Efigenia AirportSmall Airport
Santa Fe AirstripSmall Airport
Santa Maria de Los Remedios AirstripSmall Airport
Santa María de Otáez AirportSmall Airport
Santiago Papasquiaro AirportSmall Airport
Soyupa AirportSmall Airport
Tayoltita AirportSmall Airport
Vascogil AirportSmall Airport
Yamoriba AirstripSmall Airport

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Meteorites
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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 Miguel de Cruces

What is the population of San Miguel de Cruces?

San Miguel de Cruces has a population of 1,816 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,111.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Miguel de Cruces?

San Miguel de Cruces has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.1 inches.

How is the job market in San Miguel de Cruces?

San Miguel de Cruces has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 58 business establishments in the area.

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