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Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes, Mexico

Durango · Mexico

Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes is a small town in Durango, Mexico with a population of 4,761. Elevation: 5,899 ft (1,798 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,761 Population 2/sq mi density
5,899 ft Elevation 1,798 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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About Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes

Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes is a locality of Tepehuanes Municipality in Durango, Mexico.

People

Population4,761
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation5,899 ft (1,798 m)
Population4,761
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation5,899 ft (1,798 m)
Coordinates25.3383°, -105.7227°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceDurango
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation21.5 inches (547 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes

Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes is a small town in Mexico (Durango) with a population of 4,761. The city sits at an elevation of 5,899 feet (1,798 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 152 business establishments.

Income: Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)152

Business (County)

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Commute & Transportation

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Climate in Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes

Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 427 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 4.6
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 7.2
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 4.1
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 6.7
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 11.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 62.6
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 112.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 97.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 79.2
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 25.3
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 12.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 3.4
Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,899 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above Mexico avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,899 ft (1,798 m)
Area2,802.7 sq mi (7,258.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates25.3383°N, 105.7227°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.28"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 15, 2023.

Jul 12, 2009 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico M5.1 102 km
Sep 5, 2011 20 km SW of Canelas, Mexico M4.5 106 km
Jul 29, 2003 28 km SSW of Esfuerzos Unidos, Mexico M4.5 103 km
Sep 5, 2011 17 km E of Tamazula de Victoria, Mexico M4.1 117 km
Apr 15, 2023 35 km SE of Indé, Mexico M4.0 79 km
Jan 5, 1994 22 km S of Guadalupe y Calvo, Mexico M3.8 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Orlene Category 1 274 km
2022 Roslyn Category 1 276 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 207 km
2018 Willa Category 3 261 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 237 km
2006 Lane Category 3 174 km
1994 Rosa Category 1 261 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 165 km
1986 Paine Category 1 291 km
1985 Waldo Category 2 263 km
1983 Tico Category 2 277 km
1981 Norma Category 2 198 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (184 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 0.4 in
March 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in
April 60°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in Warmest
July 66°F (19°C) 5.3 in Wettest
August 65°F (19°C) 5.1 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in
November 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.9 in

Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 49°F in January to 68°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and April the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes

Institution Type Founded Website
Universidad para el Bienestar Benito Juarez Garcia University

Schools in Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Margarita Maza de Juarez
Miguel Hidalgo
Colegio de Bachilleres #11
Escuela Secundaria Técnica #13
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Hotels in Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Plaza

Dentists in Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #8828422830
MX #8828422836

Train Stations in Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tepehuanes

Gas Stations in Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex
Pemex

Banks in Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banamex

Airports Near Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Arroyo de Lajas AirstripSmall Airport
Cienega de Los Beltrán AirstripSmall Airport
Cienega de Nuestra Señora AirportSmall Airport
El Carrizo de La Petaca AirstripSmall Airport
El Rodeo AirstripSmall Airport
El Zapatero AirstripSmall Airport
La Campanilla AirstripSmall Airport
Las Cañas AirportSmall Airport
Las Flores AirportSmall Airport
Los Altares 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
San Diego AirportSmall Airport
San Gregorio AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan de Camarones AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan de Frailes AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Viejo AirstripSmall Airport
San Miguel del Alto Durango AirportSmall Airport
Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes AirportSmall Airport
Santa Efigenia AirportSmall Airport
Santa María de Otáez AirportSmall Airport
Santiago Papasquiaro AirportSmall Airport
Soyupa AirportSmall Airport
Vascogil AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Santa Catarina

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 Catarina de Tepehuanes

What is the population of Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes?

Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes has a population of 4,761 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,802.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes?

Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes?

The job market in Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 152 business establishments in the area.

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