Zacatecas, Mexico

Full City Profile

129,011 Population 938/sq mi density

8,136 ft Elevation 2,480 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Zacatecas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	59.9°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	52°F (11°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	8,136 ft (2,480 m)
Area	137.5 sq mi (356.2 km²)
Population Density	938/sq mi
Coordinates	22.7684°N, 102.5814°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"

54% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.82"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Sep 25, 1995.

Sep 25, 1995	6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico	M4.1	27 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2022	Roslyn	Category 3	229 km
2002	Kenna	Category 4	187 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	52°F (11°C)	0.7 in	Coldest
February	54°F (12°C)	0.3 in
March	58°F (15°C)	0.1 in	Driest
April	63°F (17°C)	0.2 in
May	66°F (19°C)	0.8 in
June	66°F (19°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
July	64°F (18°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
August	63°F (17°C)	3.6 in
September	62°F (17°C)	3.2 in
October	60°F (16°C)	1.3 in
November	57°F (14°C)	0.4 in
December	53°F (12°C)	0.5 in

Zacatecas has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 52°F in January to 66°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and March the driest (0.1").

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