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El Rayo, Mexico
Durango · Mexico
El Rayo is a small town in Durango, Mexico with a population of 1,030. Elevation: 3,783 ft (1,153 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 1,030 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,783 ft (1,153 m) |
| Coordinates | 25.5209°, -103.6082° |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Durango |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 7.2 inches (182 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Rayo
El Rayo is a small town in Mexico (Durango) with a population of 1,030. The city sits at an elevation of 3,783 feet (1,153 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.2 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.
Income: El Rayo vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 33 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in El Rayo
El Rayo has an average annual temperature of 24.2°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jun (30°C), the coldest is Jan (16°C). Average annual precipitation is 220 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.1°F |
| 37% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,783 ft (1,153 m) |
| Area | 1,070.1 sq mi (2,771.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.5209°N, 103.6082°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (175 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Durango Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
El Rayo has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 57°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (0.1").
Schools in El Rayo
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Primaria Francisco Javier Mina | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near El Rayo
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| KISS FM 89.1 (Torreón) - 89.1 FM - XHETB-FM - Grupo Horizonte Lagunero / Multimundo Radio - Torreón, Coahuila | 89.1 fm, 90s | MP3 96 kbps | |
| WOW 101.1 (Torreón) - 101.1 FM - XHDN-FM - GPS Media - Torreón, Coahuila | 101.1 fm, 2000s | MP3 | |
| 101.1 Wow (Torreón) - 101.1 FM - XHDN-FM - GPS Media - Torreón, Coahuila | 101.1 fm, 2000s | MP3 | |
| EXA FM 95.5 (Torreón) - 95.5 FM - XHMP-FM - Grupo Radio Estéreo Mayran - Torreón, Coahuila | 95.5 fm, américa | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Adictivo radio - 90.3 FM | music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ADICTIVO RADIO 90.3 (Torreón) - 90.3 FM - XHBP-FM - GPS Media - Torreón, Coahuila | 90.3 fm, adictivo radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Pasión - 106. 7 FM [Torreón, Coahuila] | music, news | MP3 | |
| CAPULLO FM 105.1 (Francisco I. Madero) - 105.1 FM - XHYD-FM - GPS Media - Francisco I. Madero, Coahuila | 105.1 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| EL VIEJÓN 98.3 (San Pedro) - 98.3 FM - XHBF-FM - GPS Media - San Pedro, Coahuila | 98.3 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| COAHUILA HOY RADIO (Torreón) - 97.5 FM - XHCSBB-FM - Grupo M Radio - Torreón, Coahuila | 97.5 fm, américa | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Adictivo Radio - 90.3 FM - XHBP-FM - GPS Media - Torreón, Coahuila | 90.3 fm, adictivo radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EL VIEJÓN 99.5 (Torreón) - 99.5 FM - XHGZ-FM - GPS Media - Torreón, Coahuila | 99.5 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| LA VOZ 94.7 (Laguna) - 94.7 FM - XHTJ-FM - GPS Media / La Voz Radio - Gómez Palacio, Durango/Torreón, Coahuila | 94.7 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| W RADIO 95.9 (Torreón) - 95.9 FM - XHCCAR-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Torreón, Coahuila | 95.9 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in El Rayo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Jabonera | ||||
| Centro de Artes "Casa Faya" | ||||
| El Acertijo Museo Interactivo Laguna Durango | ||||
| Federico wolf house's | ||||
| Museo Arocena | ||||
| Museo Casa del Cerro | ||||
| Museo de Arte Moderno | ||||
| Museo de la Moneda | ||||
| Museo de la Revolución | ||||
| Museo de la Revolución Mexicana | ||||
| Museo de los Metales | ||||
| Museo del Algodón | ||||
| Museo del Ferrocarril | ||||
| Museo Francisco Sarabia | ||||
| Museo Histórico Chalet Gorosave | ||||
| Museo Regional de La Laguna | ||||
| Recinto de la Revolución | ||||
| Xiximes, A. C. |
Libraries in El Rayo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca "Efraín González Luna" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca "José García de Letona" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca José Santos Valdéz | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica Municipal ¨San Juan De Casta¨ | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica Municipal GRAL. GUADALUPE VICTORIA | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica Municipal GRAL. GUADALUPE VICTORIA | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Solidaridad | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Seis de Enro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Seis de Enro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca UJED Nucleo Universitario | 0.0 | |||||
| Juan F. Britingham | 0.0 | |||||
| La Libre | 0.0 | |||||
| La Libre | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería del Fondo | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería del Fondo | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Rayo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Donato Guerra | |||||
| Mercado Juárez | |||||
| Morelos |
Restaurants in El Rayo
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Rayo
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in El Rayo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapulteptec | ||||
| Chapulteptec | ||||
| Chapulteptec |
Stadiums & Teams in El Rayo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Rayo
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport | TRC | Medium Airport |
| Calaveras Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cerros Colorados Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cuarto Lote Flores Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Dolores Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ejido La Coruña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Patrocinio Airport | — | Small Airport |
| General Jesús Agustín Castro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mapimí Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Jacinto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Pedro del Gallo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Anita Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tlahualilo de Zaragoza Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in El Rayo
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| AR | ||
| ORTHOWHITE | ||
| Vidalab |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Rayo
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Ntra. Sr. Del Rayo |
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What is the population of El Rayo?
El Rayo has a population of 1,030 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,070.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Rayo?
El Rayo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.2 inches.
How is the job market in El Rayo?
The job market in El Rayo is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 33 business establishments in the area.