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Rayones, Mexico

Nuevo León · Mexico

Rayones is a small town in Nuevo León, Mexico with a population of 361. Elevation: 2,799 ft (853 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

361 Population 0/sq mi density
2,799 ft Elevation 853 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
22.3 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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People

Population361
Density0/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.6%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain22.3 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation2,799 ft (853 m)
Population361
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation2,799 ft (853 m)
Coordinates25.0180°, -100.0736°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceNuevo León
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation22.3 inches (566 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rayones

Rayones is a small town in Mexico (Nuevo León) with a population of 361. The city sits at an elevation of 2,799 feet (853 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.3 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 12 business establishments.

Income: Rayones vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)12

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Rayones enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 22.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,799 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average64.7°F
20% above Mexico avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,799 ft (853 m)
Area2,785.8 sq mi (7,215.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates25.0180°N, 100.0736°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.3"
41% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.84"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.2 on May 12, 2025.

Jun 15, 2000 3 km NNE of Saltillo, Mexico M4.6 105 km
Apr 6, 2004 18 km ESE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.5 57 km
Jun 4, 2004 5 km NNW of San Isidro, Mexico M4.4 142 km
Jun 14, 2009 35 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.4 80 km
May 29, 2012 31 km NW of San Carlos, Mexico M4.3 95 km
Jul 30, 1992 12 km E of Iturbide, Mexico M4.3 46 km
Jul 21, 2020 28 km SSW of Huachichil, Mexico M4.2 86 km
May 12, 2025 13 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.2 58 km
Sep 20, 2000 11 km SSW of Iturbide, Mexico M4.2 46 km
Apr 17, 2006 21 km WNW of La Ascensión, Mexico M4.1 65 km
Mar 18, 2014 18 km E of Pueblo Nuevo, Mexico M4.1 70 km
Jan 19, 2014 12 km SSW of China, Mexico M4.1 102 km
Jun 25, 2013 22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico M4.0 146 km
Dec 22, 2013 19 km NE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.0 66 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km S of San Pedro Garza García, Mexico M4.0 75 km
Nov 25, 2013 23 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M4.0 81 km
Mar 4, 2014 27 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M4.0 84 km
Mar 2, 2014 15 km SW of China, Mexico M4.0 98 km
Feb 11, 2014 31 km SSE of China, Mexico M4.0 105 km
Mar 5, 2014 18 km SSW of China, Mexico M3.9 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Hanna (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Hanna Category 1 272 km
2010 Alex Category 2 180 km
2008 Dolly Category 1 281 km
2005 Emily Category 3 138 km
2003 Erika Category 1 250 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 137 km
1983 Barry Category 1 262 km
1980 Allen Category 3 265 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
April 67°F (19°C) 1.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 2.7 in
July 72°F (22°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.8 in Wettest
October 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.7 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.7 in

Rayones has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 55°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Rayones

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Josefa Ortíz de Domínguez
Secundaria Miguel Valdez Gallardo
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Radio Stations near Rayones

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA TREMENDA 560 (Santiago Papasquiaro) - 560 AM - XESRD-AM - Grupo Garza Limón - Santiago Papasquiaro, Durango 560 am, 89.3 fm MP3 185 kbps

Museums in Rayones

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Cristo Gigante

Libraries in Rayones

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Universitaria0.0

Hotels in Rayones

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Las margaritas

Gas Stations in Rayones

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex (Definitly closed)

Stadiums & Teams in Rayones

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Airports Near Rayones

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aerodeportes AirfieldSmall Airport
Captain Roberto Chavez Balderas AirportSmall Airport
Cerro de Enmedio AirstripSmall Airport
Charming Campestre AirportSmall Airport
Ciénega del Toro AirstripSmall Airport
Club de Vuelo Cadereyta AirfieldSmall Airport
El Carrizo AirportSmall Airport
El Guajuco AirportSmall Airport
El Ranchito AirportSmall Airport
Ganaderia Veintiuno de Enero AirportSmall Airport
Guadalupe AirstripSmall Airport
Hacienda Tulapan AirportSmall Airport
Montemorelos AirportSmall Airport
Piedras Blancas AirportSmall Airport
Rancho El Huarache AirportSmall Airport
Rancho La Nutria AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Las Palmas AirfieldSmall Airport
Rancho San Francisco AirportSmall Airport
San Rafael AirportSmall Airport
Sergio Perez de León AirportSmall Airport
Sotolar AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rayones

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
San Miguel Arcángel

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Monterrey

🇲🇽 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 Rayones

What is the population of Rayones?

Rayones has a population of 361 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 2,785.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rayones?

Rayones enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.3 inches.

How is the job market in Rayones?

The job market in Rayones is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 12 business establishments in the area.

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