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Alpuyeca, Mexico

Morelos · Mexico

Alpuyeca is a small city in Morelos, Mexico with a population of 8,330. Elevation: 3,425 ft (1,044 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

8,330 Population 207/sq mi density
3,425 ft Elevation 1,044 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
32.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population8,330
Density207/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.1%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain32.9 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation3,425 ft (1,044 m)
Population8,330
Population Density207 / sq mi
Elevation3,425 ft (1,044 m)
Coordinates18.7401°, -99.2594°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMorelos
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation32.9 inches (834 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Alpuyeca

Alpuyeca is a small city in Mexico (Morelos) with a population of 8,330. The city sits at an elevation of 3,425 feet (1,044 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 267 business establishments.

Income: Alpuyeca vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)267

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Alpuyeca

Alpuyeca has an average annual temperature of 21.5°C (71°F). The hottest month is Apr (24.7°C), the coldest is Dec (18.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1449 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.2°C / 67°F 11.5° / 27° 7.1
Feb 21.3°C / 70°F 13° / 29.6° 3.4
Mar 23.2°C / 74°F 14.5° / 32° 5.5
Apr 24.7°C / 76°F 16.1° / 33.3° 13.8
May 24.4°C / 76°F 16.7° / 32° 70.7
Jun 22.3°C / 72°F 16° / 28.6° 282.5
Jul 21.6°C / 71°F 15.2° / 28° 270.1
Aug 21.4°C / 71°F 15.1° / 27.7° 314.4
Sep 20.8°C / 69°F 14.9° / 26.6° 325.1
Oct 20.7°C / 69°F 14.1° / 27.3° 130.8
Nov 19.8°C / 68°F 12.4° / 27.3° 23.9
Dec 18.8°C / 66°F 11.1° / 26.5° 1.5
Alpuyeca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 32.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,425 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,425 ft (1,044 m)
Area40.2 sq mi (104.2 km²)
Population Density207/sq mi
Coordinates18.7401°N, 99.2594°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"
14% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

358 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 84 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 148 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 126 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 51 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 65 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 138 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 110 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 132 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 111 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 139 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 128 km
Jul 19, 2016 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico M5.1 149 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 142 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 51 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 118 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 148 km
Sep 26, 2024 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M4.9 142 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 121 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 103 km
Aug 29, 1993 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico M4.8 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 182 km
2024 John Category 3 170 km
2023 Otis Category 5 160 km
2021 Grace Category 3 255 km
2017 Max Category 1 230 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 288 km
2010 Karl Category 1 260 km
2007 Dean Category 2 284 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 299 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 199 km
1996 Boris Category 1 267 km
1993 Gert Category 2 281 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 206 km
1988 Debby Category 1 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (40 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 40 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 67 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 74 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 81 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 86 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 127 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
April 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 8.1 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 7.4 in
August 76°F (24°C) 7.8 in
September 75°F (24°C) 7.8 in
October 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in

Alpuyeca has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 60°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.1") and February the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Alpuyeca

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 96.1 (Taxco) - 96.1 FM - XHXC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Taxco, Guerrero 96.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
100.1 VOX FM Radio Hits (Cuernavaca) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos 100.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
La Ke Buena Cuernavaca 105.3 además de lo mejor en música del género grupero y música del ayer y hoy 24hras, grupero MP3 64 kbps
W RADIO 100.1 (Morelos) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos 100.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
BUENISIIMA 88.5 (Cuernavaca) - 88.5 FM - XHCM-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, Morelos 88.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LA COMADRE 101.7 (Cuautla) - 101.7 FM - XHCUT-FM - Grupo Diario de Morelos - Cuautla, Morelos 101.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
105.5 La Z (Atotonilco) - 105.5 FM - XHHE-FM - Atotonilco, Jalisco 105.5 fm, américa MP3
LA Z 105.5 (Atotonilco) - 105.5 FM - XHHE-FM - XHHE Radio / Grupo Radio Centro - Atotonilco, Jalisco 105.5 fm, américa MP3
Lokura FM (Ixtapan de la Sal) - 99.5 FM - XHXI-FM - Capital Media - Ixtapan de la Sal, Estado de México 99.5 fm, capital media AAC+ 32 kbps
VOX FM Radio Hits 100.1 (Cuernavaca) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos 100.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
El Adolfo Radio 91.9 FM musica regional mexicana, regional mexican MP3 192 kbps
LOS40 Taxco - 92.9 FM - XHTXO-FM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Taxco, Guerrero 92.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 107.7 (Cuernavaca) - 107.7 FM - XHASM-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 107.7 fm, 1970s MP3
ARROBA FM 93.3 (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 93.3 fm, @fm MP3
@FM (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 93.3 fm, @fm MP3
Los 40 Cuernavaca moderno, pop MP3 128 kbps
MEXIQUENSE RADIO 1600 (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, Estado de México 1600 am, am MP3 128 kbps
Crystal 106.1 FM banda, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Alpuyeca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antigua Estacion del Ferrocarril
Centro Cultural Xochitepequense
Colección Carlos Pellicer
El Castillito
Museo de Arte Conteporaneo indigena
Museo de Ciencia
Museo de la ciudad de Cuernavaca
Museo de la medicina tradicional y herbolaria
Museo de la Revolución del Sur
Museo de Malinalco
Museo del Sitio de Xochicalco
Museo INEEL
Museo Morelense de Arte Contemporáneo Juan Soriano
Museo Morelense de Arte Popular
Museo Robert Brady
Palace of Hernan Cortez
Papalote Museo del Niño
Proyecto Siqueiros La Tallera

Libraries in Alpuyeca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Amoxcalco0.0
Benito Juarez0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca 17 de Abril0.0
Biblioteca Andrés Aponte Cardoso0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Digital del Estado de Mexico0.0
Biblioteca INEEL0.0
Biblioteca Infantil0.0
Biblioteca Pública Juventino Muñoz0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Eliseo Aragón Benítez0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Ing. Juan Dubernard Ch.0.0

Farmers Markets in Alpuyeca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central de Abastos Emiliano Zapata
Juan Antonio Tlaxcoapan
Las Flores
Mercado
Mercado "La Carolina"
Mercado "Lázaro Cárdenas"
Mercado Adolfo López Mateos
Mercado Amatitlan
Mercado Centenario
Mercado Central
Mercado Centro Tlaquiltenango
Mercado de Alatavista
Mercado de la Barona
Mercado de Tetecala (Solo los dias Martes)
Mercado Emiliano Zapata
Mercado La Asunción
Mercado La Asunción
Mercado La Asunción
Mercado Lázaro Cárdenas
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal "Unidad Morelense"
Mercado Municipal Adolfo Ruiz Cortines
Mercado Municipal de Chalma
Mercado Municipal de Jiutepec
Mercado Municipal de Jiutepec
Mercado Municipal de Jiutepec
Mercado Municipal de Xochitepec
Mercado municipal Lomas de la Selva
Mercado Rosa Campestre
Mercado Santos Degollado
Nuevo Mercado
Plaza "3 de Mayo"
Plaza Comercial Los Robles
Plaza de Artesanías
Tianguis de chamilpa
Tianguis de Temixco

Hotels in Alpuyeca

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Palapa

Restaurants in Alpuyeca

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fonda flores

Bus Stations in Alpuyeca

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus to Zona Arqueológica de Xochicalco
PullmanBus to Mexico Destino

Gas Stations in Alpuyeca

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Breweries in Alpuyeca

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Modelorama

Stadiums & Teams in Alpuyeca

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Alpuyeca

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adolfo López Mateos International AirportTLCLarge Airport
Mexico City Benito Juárez International AirportMEXLarge Airport
General Mariano Matamoros International AirportCVJMedium Airport
Aeródromo ChiconcuacSmall Airport
Aeródromo de CuautlaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de la Hacienda PanoayaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de TaxcoSmall Airport
Aeródromo Los OjuelosSmall Airport
Aeródromo ZacacoyucaSmall Airport
Albatros Residencial AéreoSmall Airport
Base Nº19 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport
Mexico City Air BaseSmall Airport
Tenango AirportSmall Airport
Tequesquitengo AirportSmall Airport
Vista Hermosa AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Alpuyeca

14 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alcohólicos Anónimos
Alcohólicos anónimos "Camino fuerte" Tepoztlán
CAPASITS Cuernavaca
CAPASITS Cuernavaca
Centro de atención primaria en Adicciones
Centro de atención primaria en Adicciones
Centro de Rehabilitación y Educación Especial (CREE Morelos)
Centro de Salud La Joya
Centro de Salud Tejalpa, Modulo 9.
Centro de Salud Tejalpa, Modulo 9.
Laboratorio estatal de la secretaria de salud
Laboratorio estatal de la secretaria de salud
Vista Hermosa
Vista Hermosa

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 Alpuyeca

What is the population of Alpuyeca?

Alpuyeca has a population of 8,330 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 207 people per square mile, spread across 40.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Alpuyeca?

Alpuyeca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.9 inches.

How is the job market in Alpuyeca?

The job market in Alpuyeca is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 267 business establishments in the area.

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