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Araparícuaro (Aparícuaro), Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Araparícuaro (Aparícuaro) is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 630. Elevation: 6,722 ft (2,049 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

630 Population 2/sq mi density
6,722 ft Elevation 2,049 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
36.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population630
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.6%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain36.5 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation6,722 ft (2,049 m)
Population630
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation6,722 ft (2,049 m)
Coordinates19.3281°, -102.2839°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation36.5 inches (927 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Araparícuaro (Aparícuaro)

Araparícuaro (Aparícuaro) is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 630. The city sits at an elevation of 6,722 feet (2,049 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 20 business establishments.

Income: Araparícuaro (Aparícuaro) vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Araparícuaro (Aparícuaro) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 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 36.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,722 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.4°F
27% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,722 ft (2,049 m)
Area325.9 sq mi (844.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates19.3281°N, 102.2839°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"
4% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

317 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 6, 2025.

Sep 19, 2022 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M7.6 120 km
Jan 11, 1997 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M7.2 133 km
Sep 22, 2022 55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M6.8 138 km
Aug 9, 2000 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 127 km
Apr 11, 2012 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 129 km
May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 101 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 136 km
Jan 12, 2025 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico M6.2 146 km
Apr 22, 2013 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico M6.0 139 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 145 km
Jan 16, 1997 33 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M5.5 143 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 92 km
Jan 29, 1990 28 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 121 km
Dec 1, 2000 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 125 km
Mar 11, 1993 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 126 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 147 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 106 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 124 km
Jun 16, 2001 31 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M5.3 146 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

21 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 230 km
2023 Otis Category 5 277 km
2023 Lidia Category 2 286 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 181 km
2021 Rick Category 2 81 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 227 km
2015 Patricia Category 4 257 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 265 km
2013 Erick Category 1 280 km
2011 Jova Category 2 297 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 198 km
2009 Andres Category 1 240 km
2006 John Category 4 254 km
1996 Alma Category 2 148 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 179 km
1996 Boris Category 1 70 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 225 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 202 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 167 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1985 MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 9,500 129 km
1973 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 56 121 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 144 km
2022 MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 2 120 km
2013 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 139 km
1981 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 3 140 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (81 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 81 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 142 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
April 71°F (21°C) 0.3 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 6.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 8.5 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 7.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 6.8 in
October 69°F (20°C) 2.8 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in

Araparícuaro (Aparícuaro) has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 63°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.5") and February the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Araparícuaro (Aparícuaro)

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 94.3 (Apatzingán) - 94.3 FM - XHCJ-FM - Cadena RASA - Apatzingán, Michoacán 94.3 fm, américa MP3
LOS40 Uruapan - 93.7 FM - XHENI-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Uruapan, Michoacán 93.7 fm, américa MP3
Candela (Apatzingán) - 95.1 FM / 1340 AM - XHAPM-FM / XEAPM-AM - Cadena RASA - Apatzingán, Michoacán 1340 am, 95.1 fm MP3
CANDELA 91.1 (Uruapan) - 91.1 FM - XHFN-FM - Cadena RASA - Uruapan, Michoacán 91.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Araparícuaro (Aparícuaro)

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Huátapera
La Huátapera
Museo casa morelos
Museo Regional La Huatápera
Museo Regional La Huatápera
Smaller house in the world
Smaller house in the world

Libraries in Araparícuaro (Aparícuaro)

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Benito Juárez0.0
Justo Cierra0.0

Farmers Markets in Araparícuaro (Aparícuaro)

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Colonial La Charanda
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Antojitos
Mercado Ignacio López Rayón
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Zona Poniente
Vasco De Quiroga

Stadiums & Teams in Araparícuaro (Aparícuaro)

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio de Béisbol Héroe de Nacozari

Airports Near Araparícuaro (Aparícuaro)

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
Aerofumigaciones Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Aerosam AirportSmall Airport
Aguililla AirportSmall Airport
And Port AirportSmall Airport
Apatzingán - Pablo L. Sidar AirportAZGSmall Airport
Calderitas AirportSmall Airport
Carlos Díaz Becerril AirportSmall Airport
El Cobano AirportSmall Airport
El Fenix AirportSmall Airport
Farías AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Curva AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza I AirportSmall Airport
La Raya AirportSmall Airport
Las Cruces AirstripSmall Airport
Loma Blanca AirportSmall Airport
Los Barajas AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez de Gorongoros AirportSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha AirportSmall Airport
Pista Aérea CadenasSmall Airport
Silva AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Araparícuaro (Aparícuaro)

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Consultorio médico
Consultorio médico

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 Araparícuaro (Aparícuaro)

What is the population of Araparícuaro (Aparícuaro)?

Araparícuaro (Aparícuaro) has a population of 630 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 325.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Araparícuaro (Aparícuaro)?

Araparícuaro (Aparícuaro) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.5 inches.

How is the job market in Araparícuaro (Aparícuaro)?

The job market in Araparícuaro (Aparícuaro) is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 20 business establishments in the area.

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