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Santa Rita, Mexico

San Luis Potosí · Mexico

Santa Rita is a small town in San Luis Potosí, Mexico with a population of 1,178. Elevation: 3,422 ft (1,043 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

1,178 Population 1/sq mi density
3,422 ft Elevation 1,043 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
20.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Santa Rita

Santa Rita

Santa Rita is a ghost town in Grant County in the U.S. state of New Mexico. The site of Chino copper mine, Santa Rita was located fifteen miles (24 km) east of Silver City.

People

Population1,178
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain20.8 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation3,422 ft (1,043 m)
Population1,178
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation3,422 ft (1,043 m)
Coordinates21.9817°, -99.8441°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSan Luis Potosí
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation20.8 inches (529 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Rita

Santa Rita is a small town in Mexico (San Luis Potosí) with a population of 1,178. The city sits at an elevation of 3,422 feet (1,043 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 38 business establishments.

Income: Santa Rita vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)38

Business (County)

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Commute & Transportation

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Climate in Santa Rita

Santa Rita has an average annual temperature of 22.6°C (73°F). The hottest month is May (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (16.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 541 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.9°C / 62°F 9.3° / 24.5° 11.4
Feb 19.1°C / 66°F 10.4° / 27.8° 16.1
Mar 22.4°C / 72°F 13.2° / 31.6° 6.6
Apr 25.2°C / 77°F 15.9° / 34.4° 15.9
May 27.2°C / 81°F 18.6° / 35.7° 37.5
Jun 26.4°C / 80°F 19.2° / 33.6° 59.2
Jul 25.4°C / 78°F 18.6° / 32.1° 111.9
Aug 25.6°C / 78°F 18.5° / 32.8° 91.0
Sep 24.5°C / 76°F 18.2° / 30.8° 109.5
Oct 22.3°C / 72°F 15.4° / 29.2° 53.3
Nov 19.2°C / 67°F 12.1° / 26.4° 20.1
Dec 17°C / 63°F 9.6° / 24.4° 8.5
Santa Rita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,422 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average71.8°F
33% above Mexico avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,422 ft (1,043 m)
Area1,200.7 sq mi (3,109.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates21.9817°N, 99.8441°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.8"
45% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 5, 2023.

May 16, 2023 15 km NNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M5.0 127 km
Jun 5, 2023 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M4.6 120 km
Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 42 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 81 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 118 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 99 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 63 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 53 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 82 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 85 km
Aug 23, 1993 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico M4.0 70 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 38 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 107 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 82 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 90 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 125 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 70 km
Apr 8, 1998 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico M3.7 118 km
May 26, 2000 17 km W of Jacala, Mexico M3.6 119 km
Mar 24, 1999 15 km SSW of Jacala, Mexico M3.5 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 277 km
2010 Alex Category 2 224 km
2000 Keith Category 1 212 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 225 km
1993 Gert Category 2 187 km
1990 Diana Category 2 280 km
1988 Debby Category 1 300 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 65°F (19°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
April 76°F (24°C) 0.9 in
May 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in
August 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in Wettest
October 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in

Santa Rita has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 62°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Santa Rita

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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Museums in Santa Rita

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
IMAC
Museo Interactivo Colibrí
Museo Interactivo Colibrí
Museo Regional de Rioverde
Museo Sacro

Libraries in Santa Rita

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Muinicipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Rita

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Colón
Mercado Licenciado y Profesor Carlos Conjitud Barrios

Airports Near Santa Rita

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Campo Ríoverde National AirportSmall Airport
Chantol AirstripSmall Airport
Jalpan 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 Santa Rita

What is the population of Santa Rita?

Santa Rita has a population of 1,178 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,200.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Rita?

Santa Rita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.8 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Rita?

The job market in Santa Rita is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 38 business establishments in the area.

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