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San Rafael de las Tablas, Mexico

Zacatecas · Mexico

San Rafael de las Tablas is a small town in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 553. Elevation: 3,747 ft (1,142 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

553 Population 477/sq mi density
3,747 ft Elevation 1,142 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
23.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population553
Density477/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain23.2 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation3,747 ft (1,142 m)
Population553
Population Density477 / sq mi
Elevation3,747 ft (1,142 m)
Coordinates22.7949°, -104.0951°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceZacatecas
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation23.2 inches (588 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Rafael de las Tablas

San Rafael de las Tablas is a small town in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 553. The city sits at an elevation of 3,747 feet (1,142 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 18 business establishments.

Income: San Rafael de las Tablas vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)18

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Rafael de las Tablas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 294 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 23.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,747 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average71.4°F
32% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,747 ft (1,142 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density477/sq mi
Coordinates22.7949°N, 104.0951°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.2"
39% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.67"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 4, 2008.

Jul 4, 2008 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico M4.4 149 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 144 km
Aug 24, 2001 11 km E of Yago, Mexico M4.0 138 km
Mar 15, 2001 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico M4.0 147 km
Oct 29, 1998 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M3.9 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 239 km
2022 Orlene Category 3 206 km
2022 Roslyn Category 3 76 km
2021 Nora Category 1 279 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 285 km
2018 Willa Category 3 146 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 257 km
2006 Lane Category 3 296 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 33 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 299 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 146 km
1983 Tico Category 3 226 km
1981 Norma Category 2 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (155 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 155 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
May 78°F (26°C) 0.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in Warmest
July 77°F (25°C) 5.5 in
August 76°F (25°C) 5.7 in Wettest
September 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
October 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in
November 67°F (20°C) 0.6 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in

San Rafael de las Tablas has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 61°F in January to 80°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.7") and March the driest (0.1").

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Airports Near San Rafael de las Tablas

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Temazcal AirportSmall Airport
Guadalupe Ocotan AirstripSmall Airport
Huazamota AirstripSmall Airport
Jesus Maria AirportSmall Airport
La Candelaria AirstripSmall Airport
La Guajolota AirportSmall Airport
Las Margaritas AirstripSmall Airport
Llano Grande AirportSmall Airport
Los Charcos AirstripSmall Airport
Los Gavilanes AirportSmall Airport
Mesa del Nayar AirportSmall Airport
Nahuatl AirstripSmall Airport
Nueva Colonia AirstripSmall Airport
San Andrés Cohamiata AirstripSmall Airport
San Francisco del Mezquital AirstripSmall Airport
Santa Catarina AirstripSmall Airport
Santa Clara AirstripSmall Airport
Santa María Magdalena de Taxicaringa AirstripSmall 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 San Rafael de las Tablas

What is the population of San Rafael de las Tablas?

San Rafael de las Tablas has a population of 553 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 477 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Rafael de las Tablas?

San Rafael de las Tablas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.2 inches.

How is the job market in San Rafael de las Tablas?

The job market in San Rafael de las Tablas is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 18 business establishments in the area.

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