Location & Surroundings
El Rayo is a settlement in Tamaulipas, Mexico, at 301 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aldama, 28 km to the south. The national capital Mexico City is about 430 km to the south. The nearest airport is General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport, about 100 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
23° 9' 48" N, 98° 7' 47" W
- Elevation DEM: 301 m
- Timezone America/Monterrey
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:10
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in El Rayo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for El Rayo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 28.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 455 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NW (302 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,016.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 22.3 | 0.9 | 302 | 83 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 1.2 | 297 | 84 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.9 | 2.1 | 141 | 56 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 352.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 2.0 | 130 | 83 | 1,014.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 454.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 1.2 | 219 | 90 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.7 | 0.9 | 241 | 86 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.5 | 3.0 | 159 | 59 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 397.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.1 | 2.5 | 127 | 84 | 1,012.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 28 | 518.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.5 | 1.1 | 217 | 95 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 1.6 | 227 | 96 | 1,013.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.5 | 3.9 | 169 | 57 | 1,013.7 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 23 | 454.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.2 | 2.6 | 136 | 82 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 1 | 511.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.4 | 1.1 | 235 | 94 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in El Rayo?
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 28.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 455 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in El Rayo today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in El Rayo?
Local time is 10:10. Time zone: America/Monterrey (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is El Rayo?
El Rayo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of El Rayo?
DEM 301 m.
Where is El Rayo located?
It is at 23.16340, -98.12986 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is El Rayo in?
It is in Mexico.