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Ario de Rayón, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Ario de Rayón is a small city in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 8,464. Elevation: 5,203 ft (1,586 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

8,464 Population 28/sq mi density
5,203 ft Elevation 1,586 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population8,464
Density28/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation5,203 ft (1,586 m)
Population8,464
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation5,203 ft (1,586 m)
Coordinates20.0263°, -102.3470°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation21.5 inches (546 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ario de Rayón

Ario de Rayón is a small city in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 8,464. The city sits at an elevation of 5,203 feet (1,586 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 271 business establishments.

Income: Ario de Rayón vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)271

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Ario de Rayón

Ario de Rayón has an average annual temperature of 21°C (70°F). The hottest month is May (24.4°C), the coldest is Dec (17.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 741 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.2°C / 63°F 7.1° / 27.2° 11.7
Feb 18.6°C / 65°F 8.1° / 29° 16.1
Mar 20.4°C / 69°F 9.6° / 31.2° 2.3
Apr 22.8°C / 73°F 12.2° / 33.5° 2.9
May 24.4°C / 76°F 14.4° / 34.4° 38.6
Jun 24.2°C / 76°F 16.2° / 32.1° 126.8
Jul 22.5°C / 73°F 15.2° / 29.9° 177.2
Aug 22.5°C / 73°F 15.2° / 29.8° 171.7
Sep 22.3°C / 72°F 15° / 29.6° 133.4
Oct 21.2°C / 70°F 12.6° / 29.8° 42.0
Nov 18.9°C / 66°F 9° / 28.8° 13.0
Dec 17.1°C / 63°F 6.8° / 27.4° 5.6
Ario de Rayón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,203 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,203 ft (1,586 m)
Area299.3 sq mi (775.2 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates20.0263°N, 102.3470°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.68"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

68 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 121 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 129 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 126 km
May 11, 2021 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M5.0 146 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 115 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 140 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 137 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 145 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 127 km
May 3, 1992 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.5 127 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 57 km
Feb 7, 1998 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico M4.4 123 km
Oct 4, 2017 9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico M4.3 114 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 79 km
Apr 16, 2007 13 km S of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.2 125 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 50 km
Dec 6, 1991 21 km NE of Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares, Mexico M4.2 141 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 103 km
Jun 5, 2005 2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico M4.2 141 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 247 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 230 km
2021 Rick Category 2 159 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 264 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 221 km
2011 Jova Category 2 277 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 243 km
2009 Andres Category 1 297 km
1996 Alma Category 2 225 km
1996 Boris Category 1 148 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 235 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 273 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 213 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 215 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 281 km
1984 Odile Category 1 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (65 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 65 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 145 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
March 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
May 74°F (24°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 6.4 in
July 69°F (20°C) 7.7 in Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 6.9 in
September 69°F (20°C) 5.2 in
October 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in

Ario de Rayón has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 61°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.7") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Ario de Rayón

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Benito Juárez
Escuela Primaria Urbana Federal Reforma
Esc. Jesús Curiel Ramos Kinder
Escuela Primaria Urbana Federal Benito Juárez
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Radio Stations near Ario de Rayón

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Catedral de la Música 91.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
Candela (La Barca) - 104.7 FM - XHLB-FM - Cadena RASA - Jamay, Jalisco 104.7 fm, cadena rasa MP3
LOS 40 MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 98.1 (Zamora) - 98.1 FM - XHPZAM-FM - Grupo Rey - Zamora, Michoacán 98.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ario de Rayón

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de la Ciudad de Zamora

Libraries in Ario de Rayón

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Luis González COLMICH0.0
Biblioteca Publica Municipal Martínez de Navarrete0.0

Farmers Markets in Ario de Rayón

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Megabastos Zamora
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Tangancicuaro
Mercado del Carmen
Mercado del Valle
Mercado Hidalgo
Nuevo Mercado Hidalgo

Stadiums & Teams in Ario de Rayón

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ario de Rayón

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ario de Rayón

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla de la Virgen de la Esperanza
Parroquia del Señor de los Milagros

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 Ario de Rayón

What is the population of Ario de Rayón?

Ario de Rayón has a population of 8,464 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 299.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ario de Rayón?

Ario de Rayón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches.

How is the job market in Ario de Rayón?

The job market in Ario de Rayón is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 271 business establishments in the area.

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