Santa Teresa, Mexico
Nayarit · Mexico
Santa Teresa is a small town in Nayarit, Mexico with a population of 1,558. Elevation: 6,955 ft (2,120 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About 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
Climate
| Population | 1,558 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,955 ft (2,120 m) |
| Coordinates | 22.4973°, -104.7655° |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Nayarit |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.6 inches (1,005 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Teresa
Santa Teresa is a small town in Mexico (Nayarit) with a population of 1,558. The city sits at an elevation of 6,955 feet (2,120 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,955 ft (2,120 m) |
| Area | 819.0 sq mi (2,121.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.4973°N, 104.7655°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isabel, Isla (136 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 155 km |
| Durango Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 9.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in |
Santa Teresa has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 55°F in January to 69°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.7") and April the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Santa Teresa
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telepreparatoria 5 de Junio | College | - | , |
Schools in Santa Teresa
19 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primaria Bilinga�e | - | - | - | - |
| 20 de Noviembre | - | - | - | - |
| Secundaria Comunitaria | - | - | - | - |
| Primaria Indigena Comunitaria | - | - | - | - |
| Primaria Indigena Comunitaria | - | - | - | - |
| Primaria Indigena Comunitaria | - | - | - | - |
| Primaria Indigena Comunitaria | - | - | - | - |
| Primaria Indigena Comunitaria | - | - | - | - |
| Primaria Bilingue | - | - | - | - |
| Primaria Bilinga�e | - | - | - | - |
| Abraham Castellanos | - | - | - | - |
| Primaria Albergue | - | - | - | - |
| Moises Ayala Acosta | - | - | - | - |
| Cursos Comunitarios | - | - | - | - |
| Cursos Comunitarios | - | - | - | - |
| Cursos Comunitarios | - | - | - | - |
| Cursos Comunitarios | - | - | - | - |
| Cursos Comunitarios Indigenas | - | - | - | - |
| Cursos Comunitarios Indigenas | - | - | - | - |
Airports Near Santa Teresa
27 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Acaponeta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dolores Nay Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guadalupe Ocotan Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Huaynamota Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Huazamota Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jazmines de Coyultita Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jesus Maria Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Candelaria Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| La Guajolota Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Higueras Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Norias Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Llano Grande Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Llano Grande Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Loma Bonita de Puerta Azul Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Charcos Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Los Gavilanes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mesa de Los Huicholes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mesa del Nayar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nahuatl Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nueva Colonia Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pista Aérea de Tuxpan | - | Small Airport |
| San Andrés Cohamiata Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Catarina Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Clara Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Santa María Magdalena de Taxicaringa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tuxpan de Bolaños Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Zoquipan Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Santa Teresa?
Santa Teresa has a population of 1,558 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 819.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Teresa?
Santa Teresa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 39.6 inches.
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