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Rascón, Mexico

San Luis Potosí · Mexico

Rascón is a small town in San Luis Potosí, Mexico with a population of 2,469. Elevation: 968 ft (295 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,469 Population 4/sq mi density
968 ft Elevation 295 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
64.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,469
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain64.6 in/yr
Sunny Days220/yr
Elevation968 ft (295 m)
Population2,469
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation968 ft (295 m)
Coordinates21.9708°, -99.2574°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSan Luis Potosí
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation64.6 inches (1,640 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rascón

Rascón is a small town in Mexico (San Luis Potosí) with a population of 2,469. The city sits at an elevation of 968 feet (295 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 79 business establishments.

Income: Rascón vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)79

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Rascón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 968 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average75.2°F
39% above Mexico avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation968 ft (295 m)
Area623.7 sq mi (1,615.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates21.9708°N, 99.2574°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.6"
70% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 5, 2023.

Jun 5, 2023 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M4.6 148 km
Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 31 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 73 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 94 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 81 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 43 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 54 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 49 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 55 km
Aug 23, 1993 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico M4.0 49 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 34 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 54 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 50 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 98 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 92 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 65 km
Apr 8, 1998 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico M3.7 99 km
May 26, 2000 17 km W of Jacala, Mexico M3.6 106 km
Mar 24, 1999 15 km SSW of Jacala, Mexico M3.5 121 km
Jun 26, 2000 9 km ENE of Bella Vista del Río, Mexico M3.4 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 230 km
2017 Katia Category 1 271 km
2010 Alex Category 2 207 km
2007 Dean Category 2 261 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 277 km
2000 Keith Category 1 156 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 166 km
1993 Gert Category 2 139 km
1990 Diana Category 2 226 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 289 km
1988 Debby Category 1 247 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 1.8 in
May 83°F (28°C) 3.7 in
June 83°F (28°C) 11.3 in Warmest
July 81°F (27°C) 12.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 10.0 in
September 79°F (26°C) 13.5 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in
November 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
December 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in

Rascón has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 65°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 64.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.5") and February the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Rascón

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Buenavista Radio 102.9 FM alternative, independent MP3 320 kbps
BUENAVISTA RADIO 102.9 (Ciudad Valles) - 102.9 FM - XHCSBY-FM - Medios Digitales Culturales de la Huasteca, A.C. - Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí 102.9 fm, américa MP3 320 kbps
Espectacular 91.7 FM baladas en español, entretenimiento AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Rascón

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Regional Huasteco Joaquín Meade

Libraries in Rascón

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Emiliano Zapata0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Esús González Lárraga0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Infonavit 20.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Profesora Oralia Gutiérrez de Sánchez0.0

Farmers Markets in Rascón

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Constitución
Mercado Gonzalo N. Santos
Mercado Valles 85

Restaurants in Rascón

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bohío La Palmera
Carnitas Pimpo
Comedor Las Vías
Elaboración de alimentos
Marisquería Doña Paula
Miscelánea y lonchería Las Brisas

Airports Near Rascón

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Campo Ríoverde National Airport-Small Airport
Chantol Airstrip-Small Airport
Covadonga Airport-Small Airport
Cuatro Caminos Airport-Small Airport
El Limonal Airport-Small Airport
El Rocio Airstrip-Small Airport
El Siete Airport-Small Airport
Hualul Airport-Small Airport
Jalpan Airstrip-Small Airport
Ju-Bar Airport-Small Airport
La Ensenada Airport-Small Airport
Los Aztecas Airport-Small Airport
Los Aztecas I Airstrip-Small Airport
Los Cerones Airport-Small Airport
Moctezuma Airport-Small Airport
Nuevo Temalacaco Airport-Small Airport
Rancho Don Ricardo Airstrip-Small Airport
Rancho El Trofis Airport-Small Airport
Rancho San Antonio Airport-Small Airport
Tamuín National AirportTSLSmall Airport
Tancasneque Airport-Small Airport
Tancholin Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Rascón

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clínica de rehabilitación en alcoholismo y drogadicción

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 Rascón

What is the population of Rascón?

Rascón has a population of 2,469 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 623.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rascón?

Rascón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.6 inches.

How is the job market in Rascón?

The job market in Rascón is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 79 business establishments in the area.

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