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Santa María del Oro, Mexico

Durango · Mexico

Santa María del Oro is a small city in Durango, Mexico with a population of 5,878. Elevation: 5,584 ft (1,702 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,878 Population 3/sq mi density
5,584 ft Elevation 1,702 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
20.3 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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About Santa María del Oro

Santa María del Oro

Santa María del Oro is a city and seat of the municipality of El Oro, in the state of Durango, Mexico. As of 2010, the city had a population of 5,878. Many Duranguense groups were born here either members of the band or the band as a whole like Alacranes Musical and Conjunto Atardecer.

People

Population5,878
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain20.3 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation5,584 ft (1,702 m)
Population5,878
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation5,584 ft (1,702 m)
Coordinates25.9494°, -105.3644°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceDurango
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation20.3 inches (516 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa María del Oro

Santa María del Oro is a small city in Mexico (Durango) with a population of 5,878. The city sits at an elevation of 5,584 feet (1,702 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.3 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 188 business establishments.

Income: Santa María del Oro vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)188

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa María del Oro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,584 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above Mexico avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,584 ft (1,702 m)
Area2,324.4 sq mi (6,020.3 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates25.9494°N, 105.3644°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.3"
47% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.12"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 15, 2023 35 km SE of Indé, Mexico M4.0 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Pamela (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Pamela Category 1 284 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 294 km
2006 Lane Category 3 239 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 231 km
1981 Norma Category 2 275 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in
March 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in Warmest
July 72°F (22°C) 5.1 in Wettest
August 71°F (21°C) 4.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
December 51°F (11°C) 0.4 in

Santa María del Oro has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 51°F in January to 74°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and March the driest (0.2").

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Airports Near Santa María del Oro

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aguaje Blanco AirstripSmall Airport
Las Mulas AirportSmall Airport
Los Lobos AirportSmall Airport
Palo Chino AirportSmall Airport
Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes AirportSmall Airport
Terrenates AirportSmall Airport
Torreón de Cañas AirportSmall Airport
Villa de Ocampo AirportSmall Airport

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 María del Oro

What is the population of Santa María del Oro?

Santa María del Oro has a population of 5,878 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,324.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa María del Oro?

Santa María del Oro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.3 inches.

How is the job market in Santa María del Oro?

The job market in Santa María del Oro is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 188 business establishments in the area.

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