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Rayón, Mexico

Full City Profile

5,928 Population 17/sq mi density
3,192 ft Elevation 973 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Rayón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average70.2°F
30% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,192 ft (973 m)
Area355.3 sq mi (920.2 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates21.8433°N, 99.6426°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.8"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.63"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 5, 2023.

May 16, 2023 15 km NNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M5.0 148 km
Jun 5, 2023 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M4.6 141 km
Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 17 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 58 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 38 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 93 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 75 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 30 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 57 km
Aug 23, 1993 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico M4.0 70 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 82 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 73 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 59 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 13 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 56 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 99 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 47 km
Apr 8, 1998 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico M3.7 94 km
Apr 18, 2001 3 km NNE of Orizabita, Mexico M3.6 144 km
May 26, 2000 17 km W of Jacala, Mexico M3.6 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 251 km
2017 Katia Category 1 298 km
2010 Alex Category 2 231 km
2007 Dean Category 2 285 km
2000 Keith Category 1 198 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 203 km
1993 Gert Category 2 162 km
1990 Diana Category 2 255 km
1988 Debby Category 1 274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
April 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
May 78°F (25°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
August 74°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 5.6 in Wettest
October 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in

Rayón has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 61°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (0.3").

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