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Santa Rosa, Mexico

Zacatecas · Mexico

Santa Rosa is a small town in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 510. Elevation: 7,349 ft (2,240 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

510 Population 1/sq mi density
7,349 ft Elevation 2,240 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
18.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population510
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain18.7 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation7,349 ft (2,240 m)
Population510
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation7,349 ft (2,240 m)
Coordinates22.9262°, -103.1124°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceZacatecas
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation18.7 inches (474 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa is a small town in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 510. The city sits at an elevation of 7,349 feet (2,240 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 16 business establishments.

Income: Santa Rosa vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)16

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa Rosa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 18.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,349 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above Mexico avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,349 ft (2,240 m)
Area604.2 sq mi (1,564.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates22.9262°N, 103.1124°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.7"
51% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.45"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

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 M4.2 138 km
Sep 25, 1995 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico M4.1 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 291 km
2022 Roslyn Category 3 173 km
2018 Willa Category 3 245 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 132 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 245 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (193 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in Warmest
July 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
October 60°F (15°C) 1.3 in
November 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in

Santa Rosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 51°F in January to 66°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Santa Rosa

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Preescolar y Escuela Primaria Lázaro Cárdenas
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Radio Stations near Santa Rosa

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
STEREO FRESNILLO 91.1 (Fresnillo) - 91.1 FM - XHRRA-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Fresnillo, Zacatecas 91.1 fm, américa MP3 24 kbps
W RADIO 94.3 (Fresnillo) - 94.3 FM - XHPFRZ-FM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Fresnillo, Zacatecas 94.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LA MEJOR FM 107.9 (Fresnillo) - 107.9 FM - XHEMA-FM - Grupo Radiofónico B15 - Fresnillo, Zacatecas américa, aquí nomás AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Santa Rosa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mina Turistica De Fresnillo
Museo Agora

Farmers Markets in Santa Rosa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Tienda Mi Ranchito

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Rosa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santa Rosa

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Leobardo C. Ruiz International AirportZCLMedium 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 Rosa

What is the population of Santa Rosa?

Santa Rosa has a population of 510 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 604.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Rosa?

Santa Rosa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.7 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Rosa?

The job market in Santa Rosa is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 16 business establishments in the area.

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