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El Refugio, Mexico

Zacatecas · Mexico

El Refugio is a small town in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 1,715. Elevation: 6,952 ft (2,119 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,715 Population 10/sq mi density
6,952 ft Elevation 2,119 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
15.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,715
Density10/mi²

Economy

Unemployment4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain15.7 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation6,952 ft (2,119 m)
Population1,715
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation6,952 ft (2,119 m)
Coordinates22.3703°, -101.7608°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceZacatecas
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation15.7 inches (398 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Refugio

El Refugio is a small town in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 1,715. The city sits at an elevation of 6,952 feet (2,119 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 55 business establishments.

Income: El Refugio vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)55

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Refugio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 15.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,952 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above Mexico avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,952 ft (2,119 m)
Area170.3 sq mi (441.2 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates22.3703°N, 101.7608°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.7"
59% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.99"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

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 M4.1 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Kenna (2002).

Year Name Category Closest
2002 Kenna Category 1 277 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in
February 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in
March 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
July 69°F (20°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (19°C) 2.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in Coldest

El Refugio has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 54°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near El Refugio

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ORO FM 88.1 (Tepezalá) - 88.1 FM - XHSCJS-FM - Voces de Tepezalá, Cultura de mi Pueblo, A.C. - Tepezalá, Aguascalientes 88.1 fm, aguascalientes MP3

Museums in El Refugio

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Cultura El Carro
Museo Municipal Villa García, Zacatecas
Museo Municipal Villa García, Zacatecas

Libraries in El Refugio

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Leocadio Guerrero0.0

Farmers Markets in El Refugio

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Tianguis Diario

Stadiums & Teams in El Refugio

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Refugio

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aguascalientes International AirportAGULarge Airport
Salitral de Carrera AirportSmall Airport

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 Refugio

What is the population of El Refugio?

El Refugio has a population of 1,715 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 170.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Refugio?

El Refugio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.7 inches.

How is the job market in El Refugio?

El Refugio has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 55 business establishments in the area.

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