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El Rayo, Mexico

Hidalgo · Mexico

El Rayo is a small town in Hidalgo, Mexico with a population of 950. Elevation: 2,828 ft (862 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

950 Population 9/sq mi density
2,828 ft Elevation 862 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
53.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population950
Density9/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.6%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain53.0 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation2,828 ft (862 m)
Population950
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation2,828 ft (862 m)
Coordinates21.2347°, -99.0204°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceHidalgo
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation53.0 inches (1,347 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Rayo

El Rayo is a small town in Mexico (Hidalgo) with a population of 950. The city sits at an elevation of 2,828 feet (862 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 30 business establishments.

Income: El Rayo vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)30

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Rayo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 53.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,828 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average69.2°F
28% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,828 ft (862 m)
Area110.4 sq mi (286.0 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates21.2347°N, 99.0204°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
40% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 23, 2013.

Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 79 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 47 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 131 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 20 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 30 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 56 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 39 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 69 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 47 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 88 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 101 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 82 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 70 km
Aug 23, 1993 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico M4.0 134 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 34 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 39 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 99 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 7 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 56 km
Feb 6, 2005 0 km NNE of Progreso de Alvaro Obregon, Mexico M3.7 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 160 km
2017 Katia Category 2 212 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 287 km
2010 Alex Category 1 286 km
2007 Dean Category 2 197 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 216 km
2000 Keith Category 1 191 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 143 km
1993 Gert Category 2 76 km
1990 Diana Category 2 172 km
1988 Debby Category 1 188 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
February 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
April 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
May 75°F (24°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 6.5 in
July 74°F (24°C) 5.8 in
August 72°F (22°C) 5.9 in
September 71°F (22°C) 8.7 in Wettest
October 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in
December 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in Coldest

El Rayo has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in December to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.9").

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Museums in El Rayo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura
Leonora Carrington
Museo Comunitario Lucio Balderas Márquez
Museo del Agua

Libraries in El Rayo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Ejidal Lic. Benito Juárez García0.0
Juan Rulfo0.0

Farmers Markets in El Rayo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Felipe Ángeles
Mercado San Carlos

Airports Near El Rayo

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Covadonga AirportSmall Airport
El Frater AirportSmall Airport
Hualul AirportSmall Airport
Jalpan AirstripSmall Airport
La Ensenada AirportSmall Airport
Moctezuma AirportSmall Airport
Tanchijol AirstripSmall Airport
Tancholin AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in El Rayo

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Emperadores de la Sierra
Terafiss centro de Rehabilitación Fisica
Unidad de Rehabilitación Caminando Juntos

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 El Rayo

What is the population of El Rayo?

El Rayo has a population of 950 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 110.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Rayo?

El Rayo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.0 inches.

How is the job market in El Rayo?

The job market in El Rayo is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 30 business establishments in the area.

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