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Santa Lucía de la Sierra, Mexico

Zacatecas · Mexico

Santa Lucía de la Sierra is a small town in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 767. Elevation: 7,365 ft (2,245 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

767 Population 661/sq mi density
7,365 ft Elevation 2,245 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
30.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population767
Density661/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain30.6 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation7,365 ft (2,245 m)
Population767
Population Density661 / sq mi
Elevation7,365 ft (2,245 m)
Coordinates22.4689°, -104.2167°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceZacatecas
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation30.6 inches (778 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Lucía de la Sierra

Santa Lucía de la Sierra is a small town in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 767. The city sits at an elevation of 7,365 feet (2,245 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 25 business establishments.

Income: Santa Lucía de la Sierra vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)25

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa Lucía de la Sierra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 280 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 30.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,365 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average61.3°F
14% above Mexico avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,365 ft (2,245 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density661/sq mi
Coordinates22.4689°N, 104.2167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.6"
19% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.03"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 4, 2008.

Jul 4, 2008 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico M4.4 113 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 106 km
Aug 24, 2001 11 km E of Yago, Mexico M4.0 103 km
Mar 15, 2001 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico M4.0 109 km
Oct 29, 1998 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M3.9 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 201 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 84 km
2022 Orlene Category 3 199 km
2021 Nora Category 1 241 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 289 km
2018 Willa Category 3 144 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 220 km
2011 Jova Category 1 276 km
2006 Lane Category 3 276 km
2002 Kenna Category 5 52 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 273 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 144 km
1986 Roslyn Category 1 297 km
1983 Tico Category 3 219 km
1981 Norma Category 2 264 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (152 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 152 km
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 185 km
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in
March 58°F (15°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in Warmest
July 66°F (19°C) 8.0 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 7.2 in
September 65°F (19°C) 4.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in

Santa Lucía de la Sierra has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 53°F in January to 68°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and March the driest (0.1").

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Airports Near Santa Lucía de la Sierra

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chimaltitán AirstripSmall Airport
Dolores Nay AirportSmall Airport
Guadalupe Ocotan AirstripSmall Airport
Huaynamota AirportSmall Airport
Huazamota AirstripSmall Airport
Jazmines de Coyultita AirstripSmall Airport
Jesus Maria AirportSmall Airport
La Candelaria AirstripSmall Airport
La Guajolota AirportSmall Airport
Las Higueras AirportSmall Airport
Llano Grande AirportSmall Airport
Los Charcos AirstripSmall Airport
Los Gavilanes AirportSmall Airport
Mesa del Nayar AirportSmall Airport
Nahuatl AirstripSmall Airport
Nueva Colonia AirstripSmall Airport
San Andrés Cohamiata AirstripSmall Airport
Santa Catarina AirstripSmall Airport
Santa Clara AirstripSmall Airport
Tuxpan de Bolaños AirstripSmall Airport
Zoquipan 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 Lucía de la Sierra

What is the population of Santa Lucía de la Sierra?

Santa Lucía de la Sierra has a population of 767 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 661 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Lucía de la Sierra?

Santa Lucía de la Sierra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.6 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Lucía de la Sierra?

The job market in Santa Lucía de la Sierra is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 25 business establishments in the area.

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