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Santa Teresa, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

Santa Teresa is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 2,676. Elevation: 2,759 ft (841 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,676 Population 7/sq mi density
2,759 ft Elevation 841 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
40.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa is an unincorporated community in Dona Ana County, New Mexico, United States. It is home to the Santa Teresa Port of Entry and is part of the Las Cruces Metropolitan Statistical Area, although geographically it is considerably closer to El Paso, Texas, than to Las Cruces. While the United States Census Bureau defined Santa Teresa as a census-designated place (CDP), the census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name. The population was 4,258 at the 2010 census and 5,044 at the 2020 census. The National Weather Service El Paso Weather Forecast Office that serves extreme western Texas and Southwestern New Mexico states is based in Santa Teresa.

People

Population2,676
Density7/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.6%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation2,759 ft (841 m)
Population2,676
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation2,759 ft (841 m)
Coordinates18.2297°, -99.5070°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation40.7 inches (1,034 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa is a small town in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 2,676. The city sits at an elevation of 2,759 feet (841 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 86 business establishments.

Income: Santa Teresa vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)86

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa Teresa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 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 40.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,759 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above Mexico avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,759 ft (841 m)
Area390.3 sq mi (1,010.9 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates18.2297°N, 99.5070°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

778 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 113 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 108 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 93 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 127 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 142 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 66 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 82 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 33 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 133 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 112 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 91 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 107 km
Jul 27, 2024 4 km NE of Platanillo, Mexico M5.3 133 km
Apr 13, 2007 4 km ENE of Cacalutla, Mexico M5.3 149 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 136 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 148 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 132 km
Jul 28, 2007 19 km S of Patambó, Mexico M5.1 143 km
Oct 29, 2001 Guerrero, Mexico M5.1 136 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 128 km
2024 John Category 3 108 km
2023 Otis Category 5 103 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 291 km
2021 Rick Category 2 263 km
2017 Max Category 1 182 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 240 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 257 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 272 km
2010 Karl Category 1 295 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 138 km
1996 Boris Category 1 210 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 157 km
1984 Odile Category 2 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 115 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 146 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 115 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 142 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 115 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (101 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 101 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 103 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 128 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 139 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 147 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
April 84°F (29°C) 0.4 in
May 85°F (29°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 8.2 in
August 78°F (26°C) 8.5 in
September 78°F (25°C) 8.4 in
October 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
November 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in

Santa Teresa has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 74°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.5") and February the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Santa Teresa

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 96.1 (Taxco) - 96.1 FM - XHXC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Taxco, Guerrero 96.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Taxco - 92.9 FM - XHTXO-FM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Taxco, Guerrero 92.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Santa Teresa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura (Antigua Estacion Buenavista de Cuéllar)

Libraries in Santa Teresa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública de Huitzuco0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Teresa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal Buenavista de Cuéllar
Mercado Municipal de Cocula, Gro

Airports Near Santa Teresa

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Mariano Matamoros International AirportCVJMedium Airport
Aeródromo ChiconcuacSmall Airport
Aeródromo de CuautlaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de TaxcoSmall Airport
Aeródromo Los FilosSmall Airport
Aeródromo Los OjuelosSmall Airport
Aeródromo ZacacoyucaSmall Airport
Albatros Residencial AéreoSmall Airport
Chilpancingo National AirportSmall Airport
Tequesquitengo AirportSmall Airport
Vista Hermosa AirfieldSmall 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 Teresa

What is the population of Santa Teresa?

Santa Teresa has a population of 2,676 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 390.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Teresa?

Santa Teresa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.7 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Teresa?

The job market in Santa Teresa is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 86 business establishments in the area.

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