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Santa Rita, Mexico

Zacatecas · Mexico

Santa Rita is a small town in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 1,076. Elevation: 5,925 ft (1,806 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,076 Population 1/sq mi density
5,925 ft Elevation 1,806 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
14.7 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

Population1,076
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain14.7 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation5,925 ft (1,806 m)
Population1,076
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation5,925 ft (1,806 m)
Coordinates23.9436°, -102.9175°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceZacatecas
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation14.7 inches (372 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Rita

Santa Rita is a small town in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 1,076. The city sits at an elevation of 5,925 feet (1,806 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 34 business establishments.

Income: Santa Rita vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)34

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa Rita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 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 14.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,925 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above Mexico avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,925 ft (1,806 m)
Area1,888.2 sq mi (4,890.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates23.9436°N, 102.9175°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.7"
61% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.35"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 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 68 km
Sep 25, 1995 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico M4.1 113 km
May 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Pasaje, Mexico M3.8 148 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 3 219 km
2018 Willa Category 3 284 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 191 km
1994 Rosa Category 1 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (157 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 157 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in Warmest
July 71°F (21°C) 3.0 in
August 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in Wettest
September 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
November 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in

Santa Rita has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 53°F in January to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Santa Rita

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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 Santa Rita

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ARCHIVO HISTORICO0.0
Biblioteca Municipal (Rio Grande)0.0
Biblioteca Publica La Luz0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Rita

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Juárez

Airports Near Santa Rita

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ojitos de Santa Lucia AirportSmall Airport
Peña Flor AirportSmall Airport
San Juan de Guadalupe AirportSmall 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 1,076 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,888.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Rita?

Santa Rita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.7 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Rita?

Santa Rita has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 34 business establishments in the area.

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