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El Refugio, Mexico

Coahuila · Mexico

El Refugio is a small town in Coahuila, Mexico with a population of 888. Elevation: 3,681 ft (1,122 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

888 Population 2/sq mi density
3,681 ft Elevation 1,122 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
10.2 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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People

Population888
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.3%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain10.2 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation3,681 ft (1,122 m)
Population888
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation3,681 ft (1,122 m)
Coordinates25.4325°, -103.1724°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceCoahuila
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation10.2 inches (260 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Refugio

El Refugio is a small town in Mexico (Coahuila) with a population of 888. The city sits at an elevation of 3,681 feet (1,122 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.2 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 28 business establishments.

Income: El Refugio vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)28

Business (County)

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Commute & Transportation

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Climate in El Refugio

El Refugio 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16°C / 61°F 8.3° / 23.8° 12.2
Feb 19.4°C / 67°F 10.9° / 27.8° 3.6
Mar 22.8°C / 73°F 14° / 31.5° 2.2
Apr 26.6°C / 80°F 18° / 35.3° 4.1
May 29.1°C / 84°F 20.7° / 37.5° 11.0
Jun 30°C / 86°F 22.5° / 37.5° 28.3
Jul 29.2°C / 85°F 22.4° / 36.1° 43.3
Aug 29.4°C / 85°F 22.3° / 36.4° 30.6
Sep 27.2°C / 81°F 20.6° / 33.7° 53.9
Oct 24.4°C / 76°F 16.9° / 31.8° 19.1
Nov 19.8°C / 68°F 11.9° / 27.7° 8.6
Dec 16.4°C / 62°F 8.3° / 24.4° 2.9
El Refugio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 317 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 10.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,681 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average71.1°F
32% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,681 ft (1,122 m)
Area381.5 sq mi (988.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates25.4325°N, 103.1724°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.2"
73% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.81"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on May 31, 1995.

May 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Pasaje, Mexico M3.8 88 km
Feb 28, 1993 73 km NNE of Parras de la Fuente, Mexico M3.8 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (192 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
March 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
May 80°F (26°C) 0.8 in
June 82°F (28°C) 1.4 in Warmest
July 82°F (28°C) 1.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 1.8 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in

El Refugio has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 57°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.8") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in El Refugio

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica No. 11 Ruta de Hidalgo
Escuela Juan De La Cruz Borrego
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Radio Stations near El Refugio

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 Refugio

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Juarez
Museo Municipal Comunitario

Libraries in El Refugio

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca "Efraín González Luna"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Publica de Congregacion Hidalgo0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Solidaridad0.0
Infoteca0.0

Farmers Markets in El Refugio

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro Comercial La Rosa
Los Mercaditos
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Hidalgo

Stadiums & Teams in El Refugio

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Refugio

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International AirportTRCMedium Airport
Calaveras AirportSmall Airport
Cuarto Lote Flores AirstripSmall Airport
Ejido La Coruña AirportSmall Airport
El Patrocinio AirportSmall Airport
General Jesús Agustín Castro AirportSmall Airport
Mapimí AirportSmall Airport
Santa Anita AirstripSmall Airport
Tlahualilo de Zaragoza AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in El Refugio

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AR

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Refugio

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de San Isidro Labrador
Iglesia fuente de Agua Viva
La Luz del Mundo

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Monterrey

🇲🇽 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 Refugio

What is the population of El Refugio?

El Refugio has a population of 888 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 381.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Refugio?

El Refugio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.2 inches.

How is the job market in El Refugio?

The job market in El Refugio is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 28 business establishments in the area.

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