Santa Cruz del Rincón, Mexico

México · Mexico

Santa Cruz del Rincón is a small town in México, Mexico with a population of 671. Elevation: 8,960 ft (2,731 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

671 Population 5/sq mi density

8,960 ft Elevation 2,731 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

31.9 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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Full City Profile

People

Population671

Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.4%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)

Rain31.9 in/yr

Sunny Days352/yr

Elevation8,960 ft (2,731 m)

Population	671
Population Density	5 / sq mi
Elevation	8,960 ft (2,731 m)
Coordinates	19.6672°, -100.1133°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	México
Average Temperature	57°F (14°C)
January Average	52°F (11°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation	31.9 inches (811 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Cruz del Rincón

Santa Cruz del Rincón is a small town in Mexico (México) with a population of 671. The city sits at an elevation of 8,960 feet (2,731 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 21 business establishments.

Income: Santa Cruz del Rincón vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.4%
	33% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	21

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa Cruz del Rincón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 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 31.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,960 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	57.2°F
	6% above Mexico avg
January Average	52°F (11°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	8,960 ft (2,731 m)
Area	147.7 sq mi (382.5 km²)
Population Density	5/sq mi
Coordinates	19.6672°N, 100.1133°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"

16% below Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 7.24"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

130 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Nov 15, 2012	8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico	M6.1	150 km
Jul 19, 1993	4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico	M4.9	143 km
Sep 24, 1991	1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M4.8	141 km
Apr 22, 1994	7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico	M4.6	113 km
Apr 5, 2022	17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico	M4.5	68 km
Jul 17, 2007	4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico	M4.3	134 km
Jun 21, 1996	4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico	M4.3	141 km
Oct 10, 2011	10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M4.2	136 km
Mar 15, 1998	2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico	M4.2	29 km
Apr 30, 2006	5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico	M4.2	84 km
Aug 14, 2000	23 km SSW of Carácuaro, Mexico	M4.2	147 km
Mar 2, 2002	8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico	M4.1	145 km
Jul 17, 2012	12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico	M4.1	118 km
Mar 12, 2000	1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico	M4.1	99 km
May 28, 2007	6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico	M4.1	133 km
Apr 17, 2010	5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico	M4.0	142 km
Sep 23, 2013	2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico	M4.0	121 km
May 30, 2007	4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico	M4.0	103 km
Mar 2, 2008	1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico	M3.9	40 km
Jul 21, 2007	1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico	M3.9	35 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 1	298 km
2024	John	Category 1	265 km
2023	Otis	Category 4	220 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	259 km
2021	Grace	Category 1	269 km
1997	Pauline	Category 1	300 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	244 km
1993	Gert	Category 2	247 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (33 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo	Caldera	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	-3050	33 km
Toluca, Nevado de	Stratovolcano	4,680 m (15,354 ft)	-1350	73 km
Chichinautzin	Volcanic field	3,930 m (12,894 ft)	400	122 km
Papayo	Lava dome	3,600 m (11,811 ft)	Unknown	153 km
Iztaccihuatl	Stratovolcano	5,230 m (17,159 ft)	Unknown	164 km
Popocatepetl	Stratovolcano(es)	5,393 m (17,694 ft)	2020	172 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato	Pyroclastic cone(s)	3,860 m (12,664 ft)	1952	173 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	52°F (11°C)	0.8 in
February	50°F (10°C)	0.4 in
March	54°F (12°C)	0.4 in	Driest
April	56°F (14°C)	0.8 in
May	58°F (15°C)	2.2 in
June	58°F (14°C)	5.2 in
July	59°F (15°C)	7.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	56°F (14°C)	6.2 in
September	56°F (13°C)	5.1 in
October	54°F (12°C)	2.6 in
November	51°F (11°C)	0.7 in
December	50°F (10°C)	0.5 in	Coldest

Santa Cruz del Rincón has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 50°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and March the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Santa Cruz del Rincón

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
RADIO DISNEY 102.1 (Toluca) - 102.1 FM - XHTOM-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México	102.1 fm, américa	AAC+ 64 kbps
Crystal (Toluca) - 93.3 FM - XHEDT-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México	93.3 fm, crystal	AAC+ 64 kbps
La Bestia (Toluca) - 103.7 FM - XHQY-FM - Toluca, Estado de México	103.7 fm, banda	MP3 96 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana 90.7 FM	banda, entretenimiento	MP3
ULTRA 101.3 (Toluca) - 101.3 FM - XHZA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Toluca, Estado de México	101.3 fm, contemporary hits	MP3 96 kbps
AMOR 92.5 (Toluca) - 92.5 FM - XHRJ-FM - Grupo ACIR - Toluca, Estado de México	92.5 fm, acir	AAC+ 48 kbps
ESENCIA RADIO 107.1 (Zitácuaro) - 107.1 FM - XHETA-FM - Grupo Radio Zitácuaro - Zitácuaro, Michoacán	107.1 fm, américa	MP3
FANTASÍA W RADIO 89.1 - 89.1 FM - XHZTM-FM - Zitácuaro, Michoacán	89.1 fm, concesión social	MP3 128 kbps
Cadena Azul (Atlacomulco) - 95.7 FM - XHATF-FM - Grupo Rotativo - Atlacomulco, Estado de México	95.7 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana 92.3FM	—	MP3 128 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Valle de Bravo) - 104.5 FM - XHVAL-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Valle de Bravo, EM	104.5, 104.5 fm	MP3 96 kbps
Digital 80s Radio	hi nrg, high energy	AAC+ 128 kbps
Globo 95.9 (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán	95.9 fm, américa	MP3
Globo (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán	95.9 fm, américa	MP3
CADENA AZUL 95.7 (Atlacomulco) - 95.7 FM - XHATF-FM - Grupo Rotativo - Atlacomulco, Estado de México	95.7 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
Ultra (Toluca) - 101.3 FM - XHZA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Toluca, Estado de México	101.3 fm, contemporary	MP3 96 kbps
Radio Disney Toluca - 102.1 FM - XHTOM-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México	102.1 fm, entretenimiento	AAC+ 64 kbps
Crystal 93.3	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
CRYSTAL 93.3 (Toluca) - 93.3 FM - XHEDT-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México	93.3 fm, américa	AAC+ 64 kbps
W RADIO 102.9 (Toluca) - 102.9 FM - XHTOL-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Toluca, Estado de México	102.9 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
UniRadio 99.7	radio college	MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Santa Cruz del Rincón

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
La Casona de la Estación
Museo Histórico de Atlacomulco

Libraries in Santa Cruz del Rincón

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Biblioteca Digital San José del Rincón		0.0
Profesor Santiago Velasco Ruiz		0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Cruz del Rincón

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Benito Juarez
Mercado
Mercado de la Central
Mercado Miguel De Madrid
Mercado Miguel Hidalgo
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Poetas
mercado revolucion
Mercado Solidaridad
Plaza Monarca
Presidente Adolfo López Mateos
Tianguis Atlacomulco

Breweries in Santa Cruz del Rincón

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
antro UP
Bar de siempre
Chinos Bar
El Centavito
El chuponcito
micheladas UP
Modelorama
Modelorama
Modelorama
Modelorama
Winners

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Cruz del Rincón

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Santa Cruz del Rincón

2 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Adolfo López Mateos International Airport	TLC	Large Airport
Aeroclub Valle de Bravo Airport	—	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Santa Cruz del Rincón

1 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Centro de Rehabilitación Integral CRI

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 Santa Cruz del Rincón

What is the population of Santa Cruz del Rincón?

Santa Cruz del Rincón has a population of 671 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 147.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Cruz del Rincón?

Santa Cruz del Rincón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.9 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Cruz del Rincón?

The job market in Santa Cruz del Rincón is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 21 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

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