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Villa Cárdenas, Mexico

Zacatecas · Mexico

Villa Cárdenas is a small town in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 603. Elevation: 7,080 ft (2,158 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

603 Population 2/sq mi density
7,080 ft Elevation 2,158 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
16.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population603
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain16.0 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation7,080 ft (2,158 m)
Population603
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation7,080 ft (2,158 m)
Coordinates24.2900°, -103.1051°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceZacatecas
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation16.0 inches (407 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Villa Cárdenas

Villa Cárdenas is a small town in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 603. The city sits at an elevation of 7,080 feet (2,158 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 19 business establishments.

Income: Villa Cárdenas vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Villa Cárdenas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 307 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 16.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,080 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,080 ft (2,158 m)
Area313.3 sq mi (811.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates24.2900°N, 103.1051°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.0"
58% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.62"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

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 51 km
May 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Pasaje, Mexico M3.8 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Roslyn (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 225 km
2018 Willa Category 3 283 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 203 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 283 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (137 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 137 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
June 71°F (22°C) 2.3 in Warmest
July 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
August 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in Wettest
September 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in

Villa Cárdenas has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 54°F in January to 71°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.6") and March the driest (0.2").

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Airports Near Villa Cárdenas

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ojitos de Santa Lucia AirportSmall Airport
Peña Flor AirportSmall Airport
San Juan de Guadalupe AirportSmall 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 Villa Cárdenas

What is the population of Villa Cárdenas?

Villa Cárdenas has a population of 603 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 313.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Villa Cárdenas?

Villa Cárdenas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.0 inches.

How is the job market in Villa Cárdenas?

Villa Cárdenas has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 19 business establishments in the area.

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