Rafael Yáñez Sosa (El Mezquite), Mexico

Zacatecas · Mexico

Rafael Yáñez Sosa (El Mezquite) is a small town in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 2,085. Elevation: 6,867 ft (2,093 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

2,085 Population
6,867 ft Elevation 2,093 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
15.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,085

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain15.0 in/yr
Elevation6,867 ft (2,093 m)
Population2,085
Elevation6,867 ft (2,093 m)
Coordinates23.3283°, -102.6103°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceZacatecas
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation15.0 inches (380 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rafael Yáñez Sosa (El Mezquite)

Rafael Yáñez Sosa (El Mezquite) is a small town in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 2,085. The city sits at an elevation of 6,867 feet (2,093 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

Rafael Yáñez Sosa (El Mezquite) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,867 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation6,867 ft (2,093 m)
Coordinates23.3283°N, 102.6103°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.0"
61% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.11"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 20, 2024.

Sep 20, 2024 10 km E of Emilio Carranza, Mexico M4.2 129 km
Sep 25, 1995 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico M4.1 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Roslyn (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 227 km
2018 Willa Category 1 298 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 189 km
1994 Rosa Category 1 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in
March 60°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in Warmest
July 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in

Rafael Yáñez Sosa (El Mezquite) has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 52°F in January to 70°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Rafael Yáñez Sosa (El Mezquite)

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
STEREO FRESNILLO 91.1 (Fresnillo) - 91.1 FM - XHRRA-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Fresnillo, Zacatecas 91.1 fm, américa MP3 24 kbps
W RADIO 94.3 (Fresnillo) - 94.3 FM - XHPFRZ-FM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Fresnillo, Zacatecas 94.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LA MEJOR FM 107.9 (Fresnillo) - 107.9 FM - XHEMA-FM - Grupo Radiofónico B15 - Fresnillo, Zacatecas américa, aquí nomás AAC+ 64 kbps
W RADIO 1020 (Cañitas de Felipe Pescador) - 1020 AM - XECCCG-AM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Cañitas de Felipe Pescador, Zacatecas 1020 am, am MP3 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Rafael Yáñez Sosa (El Mezquite)

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Oriente

Airports Near Rafael Yáñez Sosa (El Mezquite)

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Leobardo C. Ruiz International AirportZCLMedium Airport
Salitral de Carrera Airport-Small 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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Rafael Yáñez Sosa (El Mezquite) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 15.0 inches.

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