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San Rafael, Mexico

Sinaloa · Mexico

San Rafael is a small town in Sinaloa, Mexico with a population of 1,351. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

1,351 Population 5/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
21.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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About San Rafael

San Rafael is a small town located about 15 minutes southeast of Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico. The small town was flooded because of a broken dike. The government helped the city rebuild.

People

Population1,351
Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain21.4 in/yr
Sunny Days349/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Population1,351
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates25.4929°, -108.3049°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSinaloa
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation21.4 inches (544 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Rafael

San Rafael is a small town in Mexico (Sinaloa) with a population of 1,351. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 88°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 43 business establishments.

Income: San Rafael vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)43

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Rafael has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 349 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 21.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average76.3°F
41% above Mexico avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area287.3 sq mi (744.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates25.4929°N, 108.3049°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.4"
44% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.34"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

155 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 24, 2025.

Sep 13, 2015 95 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico M6.7 147 km
Mar 16, 1990 72 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico M6.1 99 km
Jul 26, 2011 73 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico M6.0 130 km
Oct 8, 2012 74 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.9 134 km
Mar 19, 1996 71 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.8 116 km
Mar 18, 1994 86 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico M5.7 113 km
Dec 26, 1991 62 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.6 141 km
May 12, 1994 63 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.6 110 km
Sep 13, 2015 99 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.6 144 km
Jun 27, 1991 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 126 km
Apr 15, 2003 73 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.5 124 km
Jul 28, 1997 55 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.4 135 km
Mar 12, 2011 64 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.4 145 km
Jul 3, 2009 55 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.3 139 km
Jun 11, 1998 84 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.3 129 km
Dec 26, 1991 66 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.3 143 km
Oct 13, 2016 52 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.3 144 km
Mar 28, 2007 43 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.3 133 km
Jul 17, 2007 109 km SSW of El Progreso, Mexico M5.3 131 km
Mar 12, 2011 56 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.2 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Pamela Category 1 257 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 233 km
2014 Odile Category 3 284 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 83 km
2008 Norbert Category 2 158 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 205 km
2006 Lane Category 3 134 km
2006 John Category 2 248 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 213 km
2003 Marty Category 2 224 km
1998 Isis Category 1 82 km
1996 Fausto Category 1 132 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 81 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 142 km
1989 Kiko Category 3 243 km
1986 Paine Category 2 53 km
1986 Newton Category 1 162 km
1985 Waldo Category 2 198 km
1982 Paul Category 2 73 km
1981 Norma Category 2 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
April 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in
June 85°F (29°C) 0.6 in
July 88°F (31°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 86°F (30°C) 6.3 in Wettest
September 85°F (30°C) 5.0 in
October 82°F (28°C) 2.1 in
November 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in
December 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in

San Rafael has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 64°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.3") and April the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near San Rafael

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VIBRA RADIO 89.7 (Guasave) - 89.7 FM - XHCCCF-FM - Grupo Vibra Medios - Guasave, Sinaloa 89.7 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
LA JL 99.3 (Guamúchil) - 99.3 FM - XHJL-FM - Grupo Chávez Radio - Guamúchil, Sinaloa 99.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LA MAXI 92.1 (Guamúchil) - 92.1 FM - XHGML-FM - Grupo Chávez Radio - Guamúchil, Sinaloa 92.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
VIBRA RADIO 95.1 (Guamúchil) - 95.1 FM - XHCCCI-FM - Grupo Vibra Medios - Guamúchil, Sinaloa 95.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
LA INTERESANTE 94.5 (Guasave) - 94.5 FM - XHGVE-FM - AP Grupo Radio - Guasave, Sinaloa 94.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Guasave - 98.1 FM - XHGSE-FM - Grupo RSN - Guasave, Sinaloa 98.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 98.1 (Guasave) - 98.1 FM - XHGSE-FM - Grupo RSN - Guasave, Sinaloa 98.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in San Rafael

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Guasave
Museo de guasave
Pedro Infante
Pedro Infante
Pedro Infante

Libraries in San Rafael

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblteca Dr Raul Cervante0.0

Farmers Markets in San Rafael

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Gas Stations in San Rafael

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #4539869777

Breweries in San Rafael

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
modelorama
tecate

Stadiums & Teams in San Rafael

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Airports Near San Rafael

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Acatita AirportSmall Airport
Aero Agricola El Caimanero AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones California AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones La 300 AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones La Guamuchilera AirportSmall Airport
Aeromar AirportSmall Airport
Agricola & Ganadera Gusalo AirportSmall Airport
Bacubirito AirportSmall Airport
Badiraguato AirportSmall Airport
Cacaraguas AirportSmall Airport
Camaguey-Campo Cuatro Milpas AirportSmall Airport
Campo Berlin AirportSmall Airport
Campo Montelargo AirportSmall Airport
Campo San Javier AirstripSmall Airport
Capitan Birotes AirportSmall Airport
Cedros AirportSmall Airport
Chicorrabias AirportSmall Airport
Chilicote AirportSmall Airport
Chino de Los Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Concheros AirportSmall Airport
El Bolsón AirportSmall Airport
El Caimanero AirportSmall Airport
El Capitan AirportSmall Airport
El Corral Falso AirstripSmall Airport
El Gavilán AirportSmall Airport
El Mixteco AirstripSmall Airport
El Mochomo AirportSmall Airport
El Rodeo AirportSmall Airport
Farallon AirportSmall Airport
Fumigaciones Aereas Perez AirportSmall Airport
Guamúchil Evora AirportSmall Airport
Guamúchil Regional AirportSmall Airport
Guayparime Agricultural AirportSmall Airport
Guayparime II AirportSmall Airport
JBS AirportSmall Airport
JBT AirportSmall Airport
La Alameda Mocorito AirportSmall Airport
La Constancia AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportSmall Airport
La Gran China AirportSmall Airport
La Miseria AirstripSmall Airport
La Palma AirportSmall Airport
La Paloma AirportSmall Airport
La Piedrera AirportSmall Airport
La Rosca AirportSmall Airport
La Soledad AirportSmall Airport
Las Aguilas AirportSmall Airport
Las Americas AirportSmall Airport
Las Brisas AirportSmall Airport
Las Cruces AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mazatlan

🇲🇽 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

What is the population of San Rafael?

San Rafael has a population of 1,351 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 287.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Rafael?

San Rafael has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 88°F in July. The area receives 349 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.4 inches.

How is the job market in San Rafael?

The job market in San Rafael is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 43 business establishments in the area.

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