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Río de Medina, Mexico

Zacatecas · Mexico

Río de Medina is a small town in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 2,118. Elevation: 6,575 ft (2,004 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,118 Population 1/sq mi density
6,575 ft Elevation 2,004 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
16.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,118
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain16.0 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation6,575 ft (2,004 m)
Population2,118
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation6,575 ft (2,004 m)
Coordinates23.5007°, -103.0169°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceZacatecas
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation16.0 inches (407 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Río de Medina

Río de Medina is a small town in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 2,118. The city sits at an elevation of 6,575 feet (2,004 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 68 business establishments.

Income: Río de Medina vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)68

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Río de Medina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 307 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 16.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,575 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,575 ft (2,004 m)
Area2,207.6 sq mi (5,717.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates23.5007°N, 103.0169°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.0"
58% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.78"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 20, 2024.

Sep 20, 2024 10 km E of Emilio Carranza, Mexico M4.2 87 km
Sep 25, 1995 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico M4.1 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Roslyn (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 191 km
2018 Willa Category 3 260 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 156 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (163 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in
March 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in Warmest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
August 67°F (20°C) 3.8 in Wettest
September 65°F (19°C) 2.8 in
October 62°F (16°C) 1.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
December 53°F (12°C) 0.5 in

Río de Medina has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 52°F in January to 70°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.8") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Río de Medina

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
STEREO FRESNILLO 91.1 (Fresnillo) - 91.1 FM - XHRRA-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Fresnillo, Zacatecas 91.1 fm, américa MP3 24 kbps
W RADIO 94.3 (Fresnillo) - 94.3 FM - XHPFRZ-FM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Fresnillo, Zacatecas 94.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LA MEJOR FM 107.9 (Fresnillo) - 107.9 FM - XHEMA-FM - Grupo Radiofónico B15 - Fresnillo, Zacatecas américa, aquí nomás AAC+ 64 kbps
W RADIO 1020 (Cañitas de Felipe Pescador) - 1020 AM - XECCCG-AM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Cañitas de Felipe Pescador, Zacatecas 1020 am, am MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Río de Medina

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Agustin Guzman0.0

Airports Near Río de Medina

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Leobardo C. Ruiz International AirportZCLMedium Airport

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 Río de Medina

What is the population of Río de Medina?

Río de Medina has a population of 2,118 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,207.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Río de Medina?

Río de Medina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.0 inches.

How is the job market in Río de Medina?

The job market in Río de Medina is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 68 business establishments in the area.

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