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Santa Bárbara, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

Santa Bárbara is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 2,058. Elevation: 7,313 ft (2,229 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,058 Population 4/sq mi density
7,313 ft Elevation 2,229 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
18.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Santa Bárbara

Santa Bárbara

Santa Bárbara is a city and seat of the municipality of Santa Bárbara, in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua. As of 2010, the city of Santa Bárbara had a population of 8,765, up from 8,673 as of 2005.

People

Population2,058
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain18.7 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation7,313 ft (2,229 m)
Population2,058
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation7,313 ft (2,229 m)
Coordinates21.5372°, -101.3779°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation18.7 inches (475 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Bárbara

Santa Bárbara is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 2,058. The city sits at an elevation of 7,313 feet (2,229 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 66 business establishments.

Income: Santa Bárbara vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)66

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa Bárbara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 18.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,313 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,313 ft (2,229 m)
Area465.0 sq mi (1,204.5 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates21.5372°N, 101.3779°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.7"
51% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.25"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 27, 2006.

Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (192 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
July 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in

Santa Bárbara has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 54°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and March the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Santa Bárbara

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AMOR 103.1 (León) - 103.1 FM - XHXF-FM - Grupo ACIR - León, Guanajuato 103.1 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
LG LA GRANDE 95.5 (León) - 95.5 FM - XHELG-FM - Promomedios - León, Guanajuato 95.5 fm, américa AAC
La Q Guanajuato 1590 San Francisco Del Rincón/1290 Salvatierra baladas en español, banda MP3 128 kbps
MATCH 97.5 (León) - 97.5 FM - XHPQ-FM - Grupo ACIR - León, Guanajuato 97.5 fm, aac+ AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio Cuenca de la Independencia derechos humanos, indigenous MP3
W RADIO 1030 (León) - 1030 AM - XEROPJ-AM - GlobalMedia - Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco 1030 am, am MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 104.1 (León) - 104.1 FM - XHMD-FM - MVS Radio - León, Guanajuato 104.1 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
ARROBA FM 99.3 (León) - 99.3 FM - XHSD-FM - Radiorama Bajío - León, Guanajuato 1530 am, 99.3 fm MP3
BLU FM 92.3 (León) - 92.3 FM - XHOI-FM - Promomedios - León, Guanajuato 92.3 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
RADAR 88.9 (León) - 88.9 FM - XHXV-FM - Grupo Radar - León, Guanajuato 88.9 fm, contemporary hits radio MP3 128 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 95.9 (León) - 95.9 FM - XHGTO-FM - Radiorama Bajío - León, Guanajuato 590 am, 70s MP3
@FM (León) - 1530 AM - XESD-AM - Radiorama - León, Guanajuato 1530 am, 99.3 fm MP3

Airports Near Santa Bárbara

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guanajuato International AirportBJXLarge Airport
Ponciano Arriaga International AirportSLPMedium Airport
Aeródromo de San Miguel de AllendeSmall Airport
Aeródromo del Fraccionamento Vergel de la SierraSmall Airport
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio SitioSmall Airport
Aeródromo El JagueySmall Airport
Aeródromo El TepozánSmall Airport
Aeródromo La RocaSmall Airport
Francisco Primo de Verdad y Ramos AirportLOMSmall Airport
Rancho El JaralitoSmall Airport
Rancho Santa Rosa AirstripSmall Airport

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 Santa Bárbara

What is the population of Santa Bárbara?

Santa Bárbara has a population of 2,058 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 465.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Bárbara?

Santa Bárbara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.7 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Bárbara?

The job market in Santa Bárbara is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 66 business establishments in the area.

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