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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).

1,369 Population 0/sq mi density
6,535 ft Elevation 1,992 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
13.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,369
Density0/mi²

Economy

Unemployment4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain13.7 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation6,535 ft (1,992 m)
Population1,369
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation6,535 ft (1,992 m)
Coordinates23.4070°, -102.0814°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceZacatecas
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation13.7 inches (348 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 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.

The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 44 business establishments.

Income: El Rucio vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)44

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Rucio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 311 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 13.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,535 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above Mexico avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,535 ft (1,992 m)
Area3,517.4 sq mi (9,110.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates23.4070°N, 102.0814°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.7"
64% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.64"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 4, 2004.

Jun 4, 2004 5 km NNW of San Isidro, Mexico M4.4 143 km
Sep 25, 1995 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico M4.1 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Roslyn (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 1 282 km
2002 Kenna Category 1 244 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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").

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Airports Near El Rucio

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Leobardo C. Ruiz International AirportZCLMedium Airport
Minera Camino Rojo AirportSmall Airport
Palula AirportSmall Airport
Rancho El Tulillo AirstripSmall 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 Rucio

What is the population of El Rucio?

El Rucio has a population of 1,369 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 3,517.4 square miles.

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. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.7 inches.

How is the job market in El Rucio?

El Rucio has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 44 business establishments in the area.

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