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Araró, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Araró is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 1,427. Elevation: 6,076 ft (1,852 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,427 Population 5/sq mi density
6,076 ft Elevation 1,852 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
19.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,427
Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain19.9 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation6,076 ft (1,852 m)
Population1,427
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation6,076 ft (1,852 m)
Coordinates19.9111°, -100.8250°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation19.9 inches (505 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Araró

Araró is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 1,427. The city sits at an elevation of 6,076 feet (1,852 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 46 business establishments.

Income: Araró vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)46

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Araró enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 19.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,076 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,076 ft (1,852 m)
Area274.0 sq mi (709.7 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates19.9111°N, 100.8250°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"
48% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.07"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 5, 2022.

Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 143 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 150 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 145 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 145 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 143 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 150 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 145 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 149 km
Sep 21, 1995 29 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.6 142 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 139 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 67 km
Nov 28, 1995 32 km NNE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.5 137 km
May 26, 2014 20 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.5 134 km
Jul 17, 2007 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico M4.3 143 km
Aug 5, 2010 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.2 145 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 67 km
Aug 14, 2000 23 km SSW of Carácuaro, Mexico M4.2 127 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 9 km
Oct 10, 2011 10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.2 133 km
Dec 18, 2001 7 km NE of La Huacana, Mexico M4.1 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Otis (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 2 252 km
2021 Rick Category 2 213 km
1996 Alma Category 2 269 km
1996 Boris Category 1 197 km
1993 Gert Category 1 294 km
1984 Odile Category 1 300 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (83 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 83 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 97 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 143 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.7 in
February 58°F (14°C) 0.3 in
March 62°F (16°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in
May 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 5.7 in
July 68°F (20°C) 8.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 7.8 in
September 63°F (17°C) 6.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in
December 56°F (14°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Araró has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 56°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and March the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Araró

33 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
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.9 (Salvatierra) - 92.9 FM - XHFAC-FM - Radiorama Bajío - Salvatierra, Guanajuato 92.9 fm, entretenimiento MP3
Radio - Melodie folk music MP3 128 kbps
INFINITO 92.3 (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán 92.3 fm, adult MP3 192 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana 90.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
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
STEREO 100 99.9 (Morelia) - 99.9 FM - XHSCHP-FM - FH Comunicadores de Michoacán - Morelia/Tarímbaro, Michoacán 99.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
ESENCIA RADIO 107.1 (Zitácuaro) - 107.1 FM - XHETA-FM - Grupo Radio Zitácuaro - Zitácuaro, Michoacán 107.1 fm, américa MP3
Radio fórmula (Morelos) - 106.9 FM [Cuernavaca, Morelos] music, news AAC
FANTASÍA W RADIO 89.1 - 89.1 FM - XHZTM-FM - Zitácuaro, Michoacán 89.1 fm, concesión social MP3 128 kbps
BUENISIIMA 88.5 FM - CUERNAVACA banda, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Cuernavaca - 96.5 FM - XHJMG-FM - Grupo Mundo Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, Morelos 96.5 fm, cuernavaca MP3 128 kbps
La Más Picuda (Cuernavaca) - 94.9 FM - XHSW-FM - Radiorama - Cuernavaca, MO 94.9, 94.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 90.5 (Acámbaro) - 90.5 FM - XHVW-FM - Organización Radiofónica de Acámbaro - Acámbaro, Guanajuato 90.5 fm, acámbaro AAC+ 64 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana 92.3FM - MP3 128 kbps
Arroba FM (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama - Cuernavaca, Morelos 93.3 fm, @fm MP3
Globo 95.9 (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3
Globo (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3
Stereo Vida (Cuernavaca) - 90.3 FM - XHJPA-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 90.3 fm, adulto MP3
La Mejor Cuernavaca - 97.3 FM - XHVZ-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, MO 97.3, 97.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 89.3 (Morelia) - 89.3 FM - XHKW-FM - Grupo CB - Morelia, Michoacán 89.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Mundo (Cuernavaca) - 96.5 FM - XHJMG-FM - Grupo Mundo Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, MO 1980's, 1980s MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Morelos 100.1 informativa, noticias MP3 64 kbps
Radio-EarthRites (US) - AAC 224 kbps
radio ranchito - MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Cuernavaca - 95.7 FM - XHCT-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, MO 95.7, 95.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Cuautla) - 104.5 FM - XHCU-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cuautla, MO 104.5, 104.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
Radio - Classical Minnesota Public Radio (US) - AAC+ 48 kbps
EXA FM 95.7 (Cuernavaca) - 95.7 FM - XHCT-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, Morelos 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Araró

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Waldemar Julsrud

Farmers Markets in Araró

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de Querendaro

Hotels in Araró

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel San Buenaventura

Restaurants in Araró

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mi Capricho
Mirador

Gas Stations in Araró

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PEMEX
PEMEX

Stadiums & Teams in Araró

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Airports Near Araró

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo Sofía-Small Airport
Cutzarondiro-Small Airport
Quinta Palos Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Araró

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermita de la Virgen de Guadalupe
Parroquia del Señor de Araró y San Buenaventura

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 Araró

What is the population of Araró?

Araró has a population of 1,427 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 274.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Araró?

Araró enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.9 inches.

How is the job market in Araró?

The job market in Araró is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 46 business establishments in the area.

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