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Weather & Climate in El Rayo, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Rayo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 345 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 7.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,783 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 74.1°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,783 ft (1,153 m) |
| Area | 1,070.1 sq mi (2,771.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.5209°N, 103.6082°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Apr 15, 2023 | 35 km SE of Indé, Mexico | M4.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 1995 | 6 km WNW of Pasaje, Mexico | M3.8 | 69 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (175 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Durango Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
El Rayo has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 57°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (0.1").