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Rayón, Mexico

Sonora · Mexico

Rayón is a small town in Sonora, Mexico with a population of 1,382. Elevation: 1,795 ft (547 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

1,382 Population 1/sq mi density
1,795 ft Elevation 547 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
19.7 in Annual Rain
America / Hermosillo Timezone

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About Rayón

Rayón is a small town surrounded by its municipal area in the center of the Mexican state of Sonora at a distance of 110 kilometers from the state capital Hermosillo.

People

Population1,382
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.9%

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain19.7 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation1,795 ft (547 m)
Population1,382
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,795 ft (547 m)
Coordinates29.7121°, -110.5670°
TimezoneAmerica/Hermosillo
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSonora
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation19.7 inches (501 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rayón

Rayón is a small town in Mexico (Sonora) with a population of 1,382. The city sits at an elevation of 1,795 feet (547 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.7 inches. The timezone is America/Hermosillo.

The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 44 business establishments.

Income: Rayón vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)44

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Rayón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,795 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average69.6°F
29% above Mexico avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,795 ft (547 m)
Area1,192.3 sq mi (3,088.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates29.7121°N, 110.5670°W
TimezoneAmerica/Hermosillo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.7"
48% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.63"
Driest Month (May) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Oct 16, 1999.

Oct 16, 1999 10 km ESE of Imuris, Mexico M4.5 117 km
Oct 5, 1993 15 km NNE of Bacadéhuachi, Mexico M4.0 145 km
Oct 20, 1993 16 km E of Moctezuma, Mexico M3.5 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 1.0 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
April 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
June 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
July 84°F (29°C) 5.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 4.6 in
September 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in
October 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
December 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in

Rayón has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 56°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and May the driest (0.1").

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Airports Near Rayón

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Ignacio L. Pesqueira International AirportHMOLarge Airport
Aconchi AirportSmall Airport
Arizpe AirportSmall Airport
Banámichi AirportSmall Airport
Buenavista AirportSmall Airport
Comunidad San Miguel AirportSmall Airport
El Carrizo AirportSmall Airport
El Javian AirstripSmall Airport
El Rodeo AirportSmall Airport
Estación Llano AirportSmall Airport
Huépac AirportSmall Airport
Kilometro 84 AirportSmall Airport
La Fortuna AirportSmall Airport
La Guacamaya AirportSmall Airport
La Julia AirportSmall Airport
La Pradera AirportSmall Airport
La Yesca de Hermosillo AirportSmall Airport
Las Brechas AirportSmall Airport
Las Delicias AirportSmall Airport
Los Ángeles AirportSmall Airport
Murucutachi Mine AirportSmall Airport
Opodepe AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Grande AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Santo Niño AirstripSmall Airport
San Bartolo AirportSmall Airport
Santa Rosa AirstripSmall Airport
Sinoquipe AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Hermosillo

🇲🇽 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 Rayón

What is the population of Rayón?

Rayón has a population of 1,382 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,192.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rayón?

Rayón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.7 inches.

How is the job market in Rayón?

Rayón has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 44 business establishments in the area.

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