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Santa Bárbara, Mexico

Chihuahua · Mexico

Santa Bárbara is a small city in Chihuahua, Mexico with a population of 8,765. Elevation: 6,358 ft (1,938 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,765 Population 41/sq mi density
6,358 ft Elevation 1,938 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
20.7 in Annual Rain
America / Chihuahua 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

Population8,765
Density41/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain20.7 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation6,358 ft (1,938 m)
Population8,765
Population Density41 / sq mi
Elevation6,358 ft (1,938 m)
Coordinates26.8026°, -105.8196°
TimezoneAmerica/Chihuahua
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChihuahua
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation20.7 inches (525 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Bárbara

Santa Bárbara is a small city in Mexico (Chihuahua) with a population of 8,765. The city sits at an elevation of 6,358 feet (1,938 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.7 inches. The timezone is America/Chihuahua.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 280 business establishments.

Income: Santa Bárbara vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)280

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Santa Bárbara

Santa Bárbara 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
Santa Bárbara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 298 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 20.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,358 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above Mexico avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,358 ft (1,938 m)
Area215.3 sq mi (557.7 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates26.8026°N, 105.8196°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chihuahua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.7"
46% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.20"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

52 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 M5.4 112 km
Sep 21, 2013 16 km W of Naica, Mexico M4.8 117 km
Oct 4, 2013 15 km WSW of Naica, Mexico M4.7 114 km
Sep 15, 2013 22 km WSW of Naica, Mexico M4.6 110 km
Jan 20, 2014 27 km NNE of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico M4.5 99 km
Oct 11, 2013 20 km WSW of Naica, Mexico M4.4 107 km
Dec 15, 2013 39 km NW of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico M4.3 105 km
Aug 29, 2013 29 km NW of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico M4.3 97 km
May 1, 2010 22 km SW of San Francisco de Borja, Mexico M4.3 145 km
Aug 28, 2013 26 km N of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico M4.2 99 km
Oct 11, 2013 27 km WSW of Naica, Mexico M4.2 104 km
Sep 6, 2013 23 km SSW of Naica, Mexico M4.2 99 km
Jul 29, 2011 27 km WSW of Naica, Mexico M4.2 105 km
Sep 13, 2013 25 km WNW of Boquilla de Babisas (La Boquilla de Conchos), Mexico M4.2 95 km
Oct 20, 2013 13 km SSW of Naica, Mexico M4.2 108 km
Aug 28, 2013 19 km WSW of Naica, Mexico M4.2 112 km
Sep 11, 2013 22 km SW of Naica, Mexico M4.2 105 km
Aug 28, 2013 20 km WSW of Naica, Mexico M4.1 107 km
Nov 1, 2013 17 km SW of Naica, Mexico M4.1 109 km
Nov 1, 2013 20 km WSW of Naica, Mexico M4.1 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Norbert Category 1 287 km
2006 Lane Category 3 277 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 272 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 0.2 in
March 54°F (12°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
June 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in Warmest
July 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in Wettest
August 67°F (20°C) 5.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in
December 48°F (9°C) 0.4 in

Santa Bárbara has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 47°F in January to 71°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Santa Bárbara

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Federal 22
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Radio Stations near Santa Bárbara

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 Santa Bárbara

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

Farmers Markets in Santa Bárbara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central de Abastos

Restaurants in Santa Bárbara

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Parralito

Monuments in Santa Bárbara

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cristo Rey

Gas Stations in Santa Bárbara

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #13338912051
Pemex E02190

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Bárbara

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Airports Near Santa Bárbara

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Captain Jesús Ernesto Lozano Jiménez Regional AirportSmall Airport
Ejido de Vergel AirportSmall Airport
El Cachorro AirportSmall Airport
El Refugio AirportSmall Airport
El Tule AirportSmall Airport
El Volcán AirportSmall Airport
Huerta Los Sauces 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 Santa Bárbara

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sagrado Corazon de Jesus
Santa Barbara

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 Santa Bárbara

What is the population of Santa Bárbara?

Santa Bárbara has a population of 8,765 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 215.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Bárbara?

Santa Bárbara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.7 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Bárbara?

The job market in Santa Bárbara is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 280 business establishments in the area.

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