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Santa Bárbara, Mexico

Durango · Mexico

Santa Bárbara is a small town in Durango, Mexico with a population of 579. Elevation: 4,413 ft (1,345 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

579 Population 1/sq mi density
4,413 ft Elevation 1,345 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
14.5 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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People

Population579
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain14.5 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation4,413 ft (1,345 m)
Population579
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation4,413 ft (1,345 m)
Coordinates25.2369°, -104.5728°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceDurango
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation14.5 inches (369 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Bárbara

Santa Bárbara is a small town in Mexico (Durango) with a population of 579. The city sits at an elevation of 4,413 feet (1,345 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.5 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 19 business establishments.

Income: Santa Bárbara vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa Bárbara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,413 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average68.9°F
28% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,413 ft (1,345 m)
Area622.3 sq mi (1,611.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates25.2369°N, 104.5728°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.5"
62% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 15, 2023.

Jul 29, 2003 28 km SSW of Esfuerzos Unidos, Mexico M4.5 90 km
Apr 15, 2023 35 km SE of Indé, Mexico M4.0 65 km
May 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Pasaje, Mexico M3.8 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 1 250 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 275 km
2018 Willa Category 3 266 km
2006 Lane Category 3 281 km
2002 Kenna Category 1 260 km
1994 Rosa Category 1 266 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 272 km
1981 Norma Category 2 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (122 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 122 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in
April 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
May 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in
June 80°F (27°C) 2.1 in Warmest
July 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in
August 76°F (25°C) 3.3 in Wettest
September 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in
October 69°F (21°C) 1.0 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in

Santa Bárbara has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 57°F in January to 80°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.1").

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Airports Near Santa Bárbara

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aguaje Blanco AirstripSmall Airport
Cerros Colorados AirportSmall Airport
Dolores AirportSmall Airport
El Dury AirportSmall Airport
Las Mulas AirportSmall Airport
Mapimí AirportSmall Airport
Palo Chino AirportSmall Airport
Rancho El Cura AirstripSmall Airport
Rodeo AirportSmall Airport
San Jacinto AirportSmall Airport
San Juan del Río del Centauro del Norte AirportSmall Airport
San Pedro del Gallo AirportSmall Airport
Terrenates 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 Santa Bárbara

What is the population of Santa Bárbara?

Santa Bárbara has a population of 579 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 622.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Bárbara?

Santa Bárbara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.5 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Bárbara?

The job market in Santa Bárbara is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 19 business establishments in the area.

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