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Torreón de Cañas, Mexico

Durango · Mexico

Torreón de Cañas is a small town in Durango, Mexico with a population of 885. Elevation: 5,669 ft (1,728 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

885 Population 0/sq mi density
5,669 ft Elevation 1,728 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
19.8 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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People

Population885
Density0/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain19.8 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation5,669 ft (1,728 m)
Population885
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation5,669 ft (1,728 m)
Coordinates26.3738°, -105.2735°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceDurango
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation19.8 inches (502 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Torreón de Cañas

Torreón de Cañas is a small town in Mexico (Durango) with a population of 885. The city sits at an elevation of 5,669 feet (1,728 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.8 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 28 business establishments.

Income: Torreón de Cañas vs Mexico

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Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)28

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Commute & Transportation

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Torreón de Cañas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,669 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above Mexico avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,669 ft (1,728 m)
Area2,324.4 sq mi (6,020.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates26.3738°N, 105.2735°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.8"
48% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.80"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 15, 2023.

Sep 13, 2013 25 km WNW of Boquilla de Babisas (La Boquilla de Conchos), Mexico M4.2 145 km
Sep 6, 2013 23 km SSW of Naica, Mexico M4.2 149 km
Sep 23, 2013 12 km WNW of Boquilla de Babisas (La Boquilla de Conchos), Mexico M4.1 137 km
Sep 2, 2013 12 km NW of Conchos, Mexico M4.0 145 km
Jan 20, 2014 6 km NNE of Conchos, Mexico M4.0 141 km
Apr 15, 2023 35 km SE of Indé, Mexico M4.0 84 km
Oct 11, 2013 20 km NW of Boquilla de Babisas (La Boquilla de Conchos), Mexico M3.8 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Lane (2006).

Year Name Category Closest
2006 Lane Category 3 276 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 0.2 in
March 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in Warmest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
August 69°F (21°C) 4.8 in Wettest
September 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
November 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in
December 49°F (10°C) 0.4 in

Torreón de Cañas has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 48°F in January to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and March the driest (0.2").

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Museums in Torreón de Cañas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hacienda de Pancho Villa

Airports Near Torreón de Cañas

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Captain Jesús Ernesto Lozano Jiménez Regional AirportSmall Airport
El Refugio AirportSmall Airport
Huerta Los Sauces AirportSmall Airport
La Frontera AirstripSmall Airport
Las Mulas AirportSmall Airport
Los Lobos AirportSmall Airport
Palo Chino AirportSmall Airport
Parral AirportSmall Airport
Terrenates AirportSmall Airport
Torreón de Cañas AirportSmall Airport
Villa de Ocampo AirportSmall Airport

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Meteorites
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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 Torreón de Cañas

What is the population of Torreón de Cañas?

Torreón de Cañas has a population of 885 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 2,324.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Torreón de Cañas?

Torreón de Cañas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.8 inches.

How is the job market in Torreón de Cañas?

The job market in Torreón de Cañas is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 28 business establishments in the area.

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