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Cerro Colorado, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Cerro Colorado is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 1,091. Elevation: 4,085 ft (1,245 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,091 Population 8/sq mi density
4,085 ft Elevation 1,245 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
19.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Cerro Colorado

Cerro Colorado

Cerro Colorado is a borough of the municipality of Tijuana in Baja California, Mexico.

The borough is located to the north of and along the west edge of the Cerro Colorado. Because of its height, many of the area's antennae, for radio and television stations are located at its peak. It is home to the Toros de Tijuana in Estadio Gasmart, located in Colonia Capistrano/Col. Cerro, Colorado. The borough stretches as far north as to include the north side of Calzada Guaycura, and stretches west to Ave. Insurgentes and Phase III of the Zona Río. Major commercial nodes include Plaza Monarca.

People

Population1,091
Density8/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain19.6 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation4,085 ft (1,245 m)
Population1,091
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation4,085 ft (1,245 m)
Coordinates19.3173°, -100.4657°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation19.6 inches (497 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cerro Colorado

Cerro Colorado is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 1,091. The city sits at an elevation of 4,085 feet (1,245 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 35 business establishments.

Income: Cerro Colorado vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cerro Colorado enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,085 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,085 ft (1,245 m)
Area137.0 sq mi (354.8 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates19.3173°N, 100.4657°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"
49% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.43"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

284 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 139 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 128 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 M6.0 117 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 135 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 127 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 104 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 99 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 114 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 103 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 134 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 98 km
Jul 28, 2007 19 km S of Patambó, Mexico M5.1 146 km
Mar 3, 2019 6 km SW of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.1 139 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 121 km
May 16, 2003 1 km S of Guayameo, Mexico M5.0 142 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 122 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 122 km
Sep 26, 2024 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M4.9 138 km
Mar 22, 2019 10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.9 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 276 km
2024 John Category 2 235 km
2023 Otis Category 5 181 km
2021 Rick Category 2 209 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 270 km
1996 Alma Category 2 251 km
1996 Boris Category 1 195 km
1984 Odile Category 2 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 24 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 78 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 143 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 147 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 185 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 192 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 196 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 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
April 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
May 75°F (24°C) 1.8 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 7.5 in
July 69°F (21°C) 8.4 in Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 8.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 7.6 in
October 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in
November 67°F (20°C) 0.7 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest

Cerro Colorado has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 63°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.4") and December the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Cerro Colorado

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ESENCIA RADIO 107.1 (Zitácuaro) - 107.1 FM - XHETA-FM - Grupo Radio Zitácuaro - Zitácuaro, Michoacán 107.1 fm, américa MP3
FANTASÍA W RADIO 89.1 - 89.1 FM - XHZTM-FM - Zitácuaro, Michoacán 89.1 fm, concesión social MP3 128 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Valle de Bravo) - 104.5 FM - XHVAL-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Valle de Bravo, EM 104.5, 104.5 fm MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Cerro Colorado

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Casona de la Estación

Farmers Markets in Cerro Colorado

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Benito Juarez
Mercado de la Central
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Tuxpan
Mercado Poetas
mercado revolucion
Mercado Solidaridad
Tienda Comunitaria

Breweries in Cerro Colorado

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
antro UP
Bar de siempre
Chinos Bar
El Centavito
El chuponcito
micheladas UP
Modelorama
Modelorama
Modelorama
Modelorama
Winners

Stadiums & Teams in Cerro Colorado

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cerro Colorado

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Aeroclub Valle de Bravo AirportSmall Airport
El Baztán AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Cerro Colorado

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación Integral CRI

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 Cerro Colorado

What is the population of Cerro Colorado?

Cerro Colorado has a population of 1,091 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 137.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cerro Colorado?

Cerro Colorado 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 69°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.6 inches.

How is the job market in Cerro Colorado?

The job market in Cerro Colorado is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 35 business establishments in the area.

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