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Santa Clara, Mexico

Durango · Mexico

Santa Clara is a small town in Durango, Mexico with a population of 4,061. Elevation: 5,938 ft (1,810 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

4,061 Population 13/sq mi density
5,938 ft Elevation 1,810 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
16.9 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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About Santa Clara

Santa Clara

Santa Clara is a city and seat of the municipality of Santa Clara, in the state of Durango, north-western Mexico. As of 2010, the city had a population of 4,061. It has an annual fair celebrating their Virgin Mary statue on August 12 of every year.

People

Population4,061
Density13/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.9%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain16.9 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation5,938 ft (1,810 m)
Population4,061
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation5,938 ft (1,810 m)
Coordinates24.4750°, -103.3569°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceDurango
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation16.9 inches (428 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Clara

Santa Clara is a small town in Mexico (Durango) with a population of 4,061. The city sits at an elevation of 5,938 feet (1,810 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.9 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 130 business establishments.

Income: Santa Clara vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)130

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa Clara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 305 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 16.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,938 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,938 ft (1,810 m)
Area313.3 sq mi (811.5 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates24.4750°N, 103.3569°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.9"
56% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.09"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 20, 2024.

Sep 20, 2024 10 km E of Emilio Carranza, Mexico M4.2 47 km
May 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Pasaje, Mexico M3.8 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 220 km
2018 Willa Category 3 273 km
2002 Kenna Category 3 205 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (117 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 117 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
June 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in Warmest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
August 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Wettest
September 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in

Santa Clara has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 54°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (0.1").

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Stadiums & Teams in Santa Clara

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Airports Near Santa Clara

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Las Escobas AirportSmall Airport
Ojitos de Santa Lucia AirportSmall Airport
Peña Flor AirportSmall Airport
San Juan de Guadalupe AirportSmall 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 Santa Clara

What is the population of Santa Clara?

Santa Clara has a population of 4,061 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 313.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Clara?

Santa Clara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.9 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Clara?

Santa Clara has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 130 business establishments in the area.

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