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Aracurio, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Aracurio is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 688. Elevation: 7,339 ft (2,237 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

688 Population 8/sq mi density
7,339 ft Elevation 2,237 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
27.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population688
Density8/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain27.3 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation7,339 ft (2,237 m)
Population688
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation7,339 ft (2,237 m)
Coordinates19.7731°, -101.4678°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation27.3 inches (694 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Aracurio

Aracurio is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 688. The city sits at an elevation of 7,339 feet (2,237 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 22 business establishments.

Income: Aracurio vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)22

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Aracurio

Aracurio has an average annual temperature of 19.4°C (67°F). The hottest month is May (22.9°C), the coldest is Jan (15.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 822 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.8°C / 60°F 6.4° / 25.1° 10.1
Feb 17.6°C / 64°F 7.8° / 27.5° 15.6
Mar 19.8°C / 68°F 9.5° / 30.1° 9.3
Apr 22°C / 72°F 11.6° / 32.4° 12.2
May 22.9°C / 73°F 13.7° / 32.1° 44.2
Jun 21.8°C / 71°F 14.6° / 28.9° 142.6
Jul 20.4°C / 69°F 13.9° / 27° 193.5
Aug 20.3°C / 69°F 13.9° / 26.7° 197.0
Sep 20.1°C / 68°F 13.8° / 26.4° 126.9
Oct 19.2°C / 67°F 11.8° / 26.7° 54.0
Nov 17.2°C / 63°F 8.5° / 26° 12.9
Dec 16°C / 61°F 6.7° / 25.2° 3.9
Aracurio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 27.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,339 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above Mexico avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,339 ft (2,237 m)
Area81.7 sq mi (211.5 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates19.7731°N, 101.4678°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"
28% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.52"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

128 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 122 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 142 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 131 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 121 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 139 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 136 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 108 km
Jun 16, 2019 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M5.1 137 km
Mar 3, 2019 6 km SW of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.1 148 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 141 km
Mar 20, 2006 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.9 128 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 141 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 108 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 135 km
Feb 5, 2012 7 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.8 142 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 122 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 112 km
Sep 8, 2010 18 km ESE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.6 128 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 105 km
Sep 21, 1995 29 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.6 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Otis (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 4 261 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 277 km
2021 Rick Category 2 157 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 291 km
1996 Alma Category 2 220 km
1996 Boris Category 1 142 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 270 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 260 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 293 km
1984 Odile Category 1 261 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (31 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 31 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 134 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.7 in
February 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
May 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 5.5 in
July 63°F (17°C) 7.5 in Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 6.9 in
September 62°F (17°C) 5.4 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Aracurio has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 55°F in December to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Aracurio

27 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2025 FM 92.3 (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán 92.3 fm, adult MP3 192 kbps
Cumbias Inmortales Corsan cumbias, exitos MP3
VIVE 106.1 (Morelia) - 106.1 FM - XHSCCN-FM - RM Morelia - Morelia, Michoacán 106.1 fm, 80s en español MP3 128 kbps
Radio - Melodie folk music MP3 128 kbps
MIX 101.7 (Morelia) - 101.7 FM - XHEMM-FM - Grupo ACIR - Morelia, Michoacán 101.7, 101.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
radio-calico (US) musik, pop. OGG
91.5 FM (Morelia) - XHMRL-FM - Grupo Marmor - Morelia, Michoacán 91.5 fm, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Radio fórmula (Morelos) - 106.9 FM [Cuernavaca, Morelos] music, news AAC
BUENISIIMA 88.5 FM - CUERNAVACA banda, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
STEREO 100 99.9 (Morelia) - 99.9 FM - XHSCHP-FM - FH Comunicadores de Michoacán - Morelia/Tarímbaro, Michoacán 99.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
INFINITO 92.3 (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán 92.3 fm, adult MP3 192 kbps
La Más Picuda (Cuernavaca) - 94.9 FM - XHSW-FM - Radiorama - Cuernavaca, MO 94.9, 94.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
Radio-EarthRites (US) AAC 224 kbps
radio ranchito MP3 128 kbps
Radio - Classical Minnesota Public Radio (US) AAC+ 48 kbps
EXA FM 89.3 (Morelia) - 89.3 FM - XHKW-FM - Grupo CB - Morelia, Michoacán 89.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
EXA FM 95.7 (Cuernavaca) - 95.7 FM - XHCT-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, Morelos 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
La Ley 106.3 MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Morelos 100.1 informativa, noticias MP3 64 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Cuautla) - 104.5 FM - XHCU-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cuautla, MO 104.5, 104.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
Exa FM Cuernavaca - 95.7 FM - XHCT-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, MO 95.7, 95.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
Mundo (Cuernavaca) - 96.5 FM - XHJMG-FM - Grupo Mundo Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, MO 1980's, 1980s MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Cuernavaca - 96.5 FM - XHJMG-FM - Grupo Mundo Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, Morelos 96.5 fm, cuernavaca MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Cuernavaca - 97.3 FM - XHVZ-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, MO 97.3, 97.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
Stereo Vida (Cuernavaca) - 90.3 FM - XHJPA-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 90.3 fm, adulto MP3
Arroba FM (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama - Cuernavaca, Morelos 93.3 fm, @fm MP3
100.3 la ley (US) MP3 48 kbps

Museums in Aracurio

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Interpretación Ruta Don Vasco
Ex Convento de Tiripetío
Muse de Sitio Tzintzuntzan
Museo Agrarista
Quiosco

Libraries in Aracurio

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0

Farmers Markets in Aracurio

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de los Martires

Stadiums & Teams in Aracurio

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio José María Morelos y Pavón

Airports Near Aracurio

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
Carlos Díaz Becerril AirportSmall Airport
CutzarondiroSmall Airport
El Cobano AirportSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Aracurio

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Unidad basica de rehabilitacion DIF

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 Aracurio

What is the population of Aracurio?

Aracurio has a population of 688 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 81.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Aracurio?

Aracurio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.3 inches.

How is the job market in Aracurio?

The job market in Aracurio is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 22 business establishments in the area.

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