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).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About 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
Climate
| Population | 1,076 |
| Elevation | 5,925 ft (1,806 m) |
| Coordinates | 23.9436°, -102.9175° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Zacatecas |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.7 inches (372 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,925 ft (1,806 m) |
| Coordinates | 23.9436°N, 102.9175°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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").
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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCHIVO HISTORICO | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal (Rio Grande) | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica La Luz | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa Rita
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Hidalgo | |||||
| Mercado Juárez |
Airports Near Santa Rita
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ojitos de Santa Lucia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Peña Flor Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Juan de Guadalupe Airport | - | Small Airport |
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Santa Rita has a population of 1,076 residents and is located in Mexico..
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. Annual rainfall totals 14.7 inches.
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