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Raíces, Mexico

México · Mexico

Raíces is a small town in México, Mexico with a population of 664. Elevation: 11,473 ft (3,497 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

664 Population 4/sq mi density
11,473 ft Elevation 3,497 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
51.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population664
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.1%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain51.8 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation11,473 ft (3,497 m)
Population664
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation11,473 ft (3,497 m)
Coordinates19.1614°, -99.8052°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMéxico
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation51.8 inches (1,315 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Raíces

Raíces is a small town in Mexico (México) with a population of 664. The city sits at an elevation of 11,473 feet (3,497 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 21 business establishments.

Income: Raíces vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)21

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Raíces

Raíces has an average annual temperature of 13.4°C (56°F). The hottest month is May (15.6°C), the coldest is Jan (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 957 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.9°C / 50°F -0.6° / 20.4° 11.5
Feb 11.5°C / 53°F 0.6° / 22.3° 9.7
Mar 12.9°C / 55°F 2° / 23.8° 18.3
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 4.5° / 25.1° 34.2
May 15.6°C / 60°F 6.4° / 24.9° 79.4
Jun 15.6°C / 60°F 8.5° / 22.7° 175.4
Jul 14.8°C / 59°F 8.1° / 21.6° 197.0
Aug 15°C / 59°F 8.3° / 21.7° 177.7
Sep 14.9°C / 59°F 8.3° / 21.5° 162.3
Oct 13.6°C / 56°F 5.5° / 21.8° 65.0
Nov 11.5°C / 53°F 1.9° / 21.1° 18.5
Dec 10.1°C / 50°F -0.4° / 20.6° 8.4
Raíces enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 51.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 11,473 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,473 ft (3,497 m)
Area160.6 sq mi (415.9 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates19.1614°N, 99.8052°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

323 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 134 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 109 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 125 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 129 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 124 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 146 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 148 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 136 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 143 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 148 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 107 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 127 km
Mar 22, 2019 10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.9 146 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 102 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 129 km
Sep 26, 2024 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M4.9 136 km
Aug 29, 1993 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico M4.8 123 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 128 km
Jan 15, 2015 13 km SW of Amuco de la Reforma, Mexico M4.7 144 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 235 km
2024 John Category 3 207 km
2023 Otis Category 5 171 km
2021 Grace Category 3 266 km
2021 Rick Category 2 269 km
2017 Max Category 1 290 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 241 km
1996 Boris Category 1 245 km
1993 Gert Category 2 267 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (8 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 8 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 54 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 72 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 117 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 122 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 125 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in
February 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 50°F (10°C) 0.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
June 53°F (12°C) 8.1 in
July 60°F (15°C) 9.3 in Warmest
August 53°F (11°C) 9.3 in Wettest
September 53°F (11°C) 8.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
November 49°F (9°C) 1.6 in
December 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Raíces has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 47°F in December to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.3") and February the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Raíces

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO DISNEY 102.1 (Toluca) - 102.1 FM - XHTOM-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 102.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
La Bestia (Toluca) - 103.7 FM - XHQY-FM - Toluca, Estado de México 103.7 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
Crystal (Toluca) - 93.3 FM - XHEDT-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 93.3 fm, crystal AAC+ 64 kbps
RADIO ANÁHUAC 1670 (Huixquilucan) - 1670 AM - XEANAH-AM - Universidad Anáhuac - Huixquilucan, Estado de México 1670 am, am AAC 98 kbps
AMOR 92.5 (Toluca) - 92.5 FM - XHRJ-FM - Grupo ACIR - Toluca, Estado de México 92.5 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, Estado de México 1600 am, am MP3 128 kbps
LA INIGUALABLE 91.3 (Amatepec) - 91.3 FM - XHPAMM-FM - Amatepec, Estado de México 91.3 fm, amatepec MP3 128 kbps
ULTRA 101.3 (Toluca) - 101.3 FM - XHZA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Toluca, Estado de México 101.3 fm, contemporary hits MP3 96 kbps
W RADIO 102.9 (Toluca) - 102.9 FM - XHTOL-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Toluca, Estado de México 102.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Ultra (Toluca) - 101.3 FM - XHZA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Toluca, Estado de México 101.3 fm, contemporary MP3 96 kbps
Radio Disney Toluca - 102.1 FM - XHTOM-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 102.1 fm, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
Crystal 93.3 AAC+ 64 kbps
CRYSTAL 93.3 (Toluca) - 93.3 FM - XHEDT-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 93.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 91.7 FM - XHGEM-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, EM 91.7, 91.7 fm MP3 128 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, EM 1600, 1600 am MP3 128 kbps
UniRadio 99.7 radio college MP3 96 kbps
Crystal 104.9 FM banda, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
Crystal 106.1 FM banda, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
MEXIQUENSE RADIO 1600 (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, Estado de México 1600 am, am MP3 128 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Valle de Bravo) - 104.5 FM - XHVAL-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Valle de Bravo, EM 104.5, 104.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
Lokura FM (Ixtapan de la Sal) - 99.5 FM - XHXI-FM - Capital Media - Ixtapan de la Sal, Estado de México 99.5 fm, capital media AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Raíces

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de dia y centro Cultural ISSSTE
Casa de la Mora
Centro Cultural Mexiquense
Centro de Experimentacion Grafica El Chahuixtle
Dr. Román Piña Chan Archeological Museum
Galeana 100 Museo del Alma Artesanal
Jardín Botánico Cosmovitral
Mumci
Museo de Antropología e Historia
Museo de Antropología e Historia
Museo de Arte Moderno
Museo de Bellas Artes
Museo de Ciencias Naturales
Museo de Ciencias Naturales
Museo de Historia Natural
Museo de la Acuarela
Museo de la Estampa
Museo de Numismática del Estado de México
Museo Felipe Santiago Gutierrez
Museo José María Velasco
Museo Municipal Techialoyan
Museo salón de la Fama Deportivo Toluca
Museo Taller Nishizawa
Museo Torres Bicentenario
Museo Universitario "Leopoldo Flores"
Museo Universitario "Leopoldo Flores"
Museo Universitario Leopoldo Flores
Museo Virreynal de Zinacantepec

Libraries in Raíces

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Artes0.0
Artes0.0
Biblioteac Pública santa Teresita del Niño Jesus0.0
Biblioteac Pública santa Teresita del Niño Jesus0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Central UAEMex0.0
Biblioteca del Poder Legislativo Dr José María Luis Mora0.0
Biblioteca Digital de Amanalco0.0
Biblioteca Laura Beatriz Bernavidez0.0
Biblioteca Laura Beatriz Bernavidez0.0
Biblioteca Lic. Gustavo Cabrera Acevedo0.0
Biblioteca Lic. Gustavo Cabrera Acevedo0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Central0.0
Biblioteca Pública Ing. Vicente Vallejo0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Lorenzo Camacho Escamilla"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Lic. Abel C. Salazar0.0
Centenario de la Revolución0.0
Centenario de la Revolución0.0
Cesar Camacho Quiroz0.0
Facultad de Geografía0.0
Facultad de Geografía0.0
Justo Sierra0.0
Justo Sierra0.0
Santiago Velazco Ruiz0.0

Farmers Markets in Raíces

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Casa Blanca
Casa Blanca
Mercado "16 de Septiembre"
Mercado "Morelos"
Mercado 16 de Septiembre
Mercado de artesanía
Mercado de la flor
Mercado de Toluca Palmillas
Mercado Filiberto Gómez
Mercado Juárez
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Benito Juarez
Mercado Municipal Zinacantepec
Mercado Municipal Zinacantepec
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Villamar
Villamar

Breweries in Raíces

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
El Deposito
Issai
Issai
Modelorama

Stadiums & Teams in Raíces

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Raíces

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adolfo López Mateos International AirportTLCLarge Airport
Mexico City Benito Juárez International AirportMEXLarge Airport
General Mariano Matamoros International AirportCVJMedium Airport
Aeroclub Valle de Bravo AirportSmall Airport
Aeródromo ChiconcuacSmall Airport
Aeródromo de Rancho LanzaroteSmall Airport
Aeródromo de TaxcoSmall Airport
Aeródromo Los OjuelosSmall Airport
Albatros Residencial AéreoSmall Airport
Base Nº19 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport
Jorge Jiménez Cantú National AirportAZPSmall Airport
Mexico City Air BaseSmall Airport
Tequesquitengo AirportSmall Airport
Vista Hermosa AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Raíces

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro estetico y rehabilitacion fisica Relax
Centro Quirofisico Y Rehabilitacion
Clínica de rehabilitación San Judas Tadeo
Mount Rose
Terapia Física Y Rehabilitación

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

Volcanoes Near Raíces

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m 1350 BC

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 Raíces

What is the population of Raíces?

Raíces has a population of 664 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 160.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Raíces?

Raíces enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 51.8 inches.

How is the job market in Raíces?

The job market in Raíces is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 21 business establishments in the area.

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