Location & Surroundings
San Rafael is a settlement in Durango, Mexico, at 2,393 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tayoltita, 22 km to the south. The national capital Mexico City is about 890 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is General Rafael Buelna International Airport, about 130 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
24° 17' 53" N, 105° 57' 45" W
- Elevation DEM: 2393 m
- Timezone America/Monterrey
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:30
- Sunrise 07:03
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 11 h 29 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in San Rafael
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for San Rafael, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 25.2 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 0 W/m2.
Temperature
25.2 C
Wind
1.2 m/s S (184 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,016.0 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
0.000 W/m2
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 25.2 | 1.2 | 184 | 40 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | 0.000 |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in San Rafael?
Now 25.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 25.2 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 0 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 San Rafael today?
Sunrise around 07:03 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 11h 29m.
What is the local time in San Rafael?
Local time is 17:30. Time zone: America/Monterrey (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is San Rafael?
San Rafael is a populated place.
What is the elevation of San Rafael?
DEM 2,393 m.
Where is San Rafael located?
It is at 24.29804, -105.96244 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is San Rafael in?
It is in Mexico.