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Carácuaro de Morelos, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Carácuaro de Morelos is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 3,653. Elevation: 1,801 ft (549 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,653 Population 6/sq mi density
1,801 ft Elevation 549 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
39.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Carácuaro de Morelos

Carácuaro de Morelos is a town in the Mexican state of Michoacán. It serves as the municipal seat for the surrounding municipality of Carácuaro.

People

Population3,653
Density6/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.2%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain39.7 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation1,801 ft (549 m)
Population3,653
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation1,801 ft (549 m)
Coordinates19.0172°, -101.1272°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation39.7 inches (1,009 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Carácuaro de Morelos

Carácuaro de Morelos is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 3,653. The city sits at an elevation of 1,801 feet (549 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 117 business establishments.

Income: Carácuaro de Morelos vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)117

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Carácuaro de Morelos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,801 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average75.1°F
39% above Mexico avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,801 ft (549 m)
Area595.9 sq mi (1,543.3 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates19.0172°N, 101.1272°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
5% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.00"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Dec 10, 1994 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico M6.5 102 km
May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 62 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 88 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 114 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 108 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 55 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 92 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 85 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 120 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 123 km
Jan 14, 1991 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico M5.5 125 km
Mar 11, 1993 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 109 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 41 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 41 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 49 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 105 km
Feb 12, 1992 7 km NNE of Pantla, Mexico M5.2 145 km
Apr 14, 2010 7 km ESE of La Unión, Mexico M5.2 133 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 45 km
Mar 27, 2003 17 km S of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.2 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 288 km
2024 John Category 3 237 km
2023 Otis Category 5 171 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 237 km
2021 Rick Category 2 132 km
2015 Marty Category 1 292 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 295 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 270 km
2009 Andres Category 1 290 km
2006 John Category 4 288 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 270 km
1996 Alma Category 2 176 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 242 km
1996 Boris Category 1 118 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 270 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 238 km
1986 Agatha Category 1 292 km
1984 Odile Category 2 198 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 5 135 km
1985 MEXICO Earthquake 1.2 m 146 km
1981 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 3 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (102 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 102 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 113 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
March 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 1.1 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 7.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 10.0 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 9.3 in
September 75°F (24°C) 7.7 in
October 74°F (24°C) 3.0 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in

Carácuaro de Morelos has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 70°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.0") and April the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Carácuaro de Morelos

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Ley 106.3 MP3 128 kbps
100.3 la ley (US) MP3 48 kbps

Gas Stations in Carácuaro de Morelos

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #1924085456

Airports Near Carácuaro de Morelos

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Carlos Díaz Becerril AirportSmall Airport
CutzarondiroSmall Airport
El Baztán AirstripSmall Airport
Huetamo AirportSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha AirportSmall Airport
Santa Barbara Municipal AirportSmall Airport

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 Carácuaro de Morelos

What is the population of Carácuaro de Morelos?

Carácuaro de Morelos has a population of 3,653 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 595.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Carácuaro de Morelos?

Carácuaro de Morelos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.7 inches.

How is the job market in Carácuaro de Morelos?

Carácuaro de Morelos has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 117 business establishments in the area.

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