El Rucio, Mexico
Zacatecas · Mexico
El Rucio is a small town in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 1,369. Elevation: 6,535 ft (1,992 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 1,369 |
| Elevation | 6,535 ft (1,992 m) |
| Coordinates | 23.4070°, -102.0814° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Zacatecas |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 13.7 inches (348 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Rucio
El Rucio is a small town in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 1,369. The city sits at an elevation of 6,535 feet (1,992 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,535 ft (1,992 m) |
| Coordinates | 23.4070°N, 102.0814°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in |
El Rucio has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 53°F in January to 70°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 13.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and March the driest (0.2").
Airports Near El Rucio
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport | ZCL | Medium Airport |
| Minera Camino Rojo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Palula Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho El Tulillo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Salitral de Carrera Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
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El Rucio has a population of 1,369 residents and is located in Mexico..
What is the weather like in El Rucio?
El Rucio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 13.7 inches.
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