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Chaparaco, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Chaparaco is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 2,808. Elevation: 5,223 ft (1,592 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

2,808 Population 9/sq mi density
5,223 ft Elevation 1,592 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,808
Density9/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation5,223 ft (1,592 m)
Population2,808
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation5,223 ft (1,592 m)
Coordinates19.9600°, -102.2604°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation21.5 inches (546 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chaparaco

Chaparaco is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 2,808. The city sits at an elevation of 5,223 feet (1,592 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 90 business establishments.

Income: Chaparaco vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)90

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Chaparaco

Chaparaco has an average annual temperature of 21°C (70°F). The hottest month is May (24.4°C), the coldest is Dec (17.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 741 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.2°C / 63°F 7.1° / 27.2° 11.7
Feb 18.6°C / 65°F 8.1° / 29° 16.1
Mar 20.4°C / 69°F 9.6° / 31.2° 2.3
Apr 22.8°C / 73°F 12.2° / 33.5° 2.9
May 24.4°C / 76°F 14.4° / 34.4° 38.6
Jun 24.2°C / 76°F 16.2° / 32.1° 126.8
Jul 22.5°C / 73°F 15.2° / 29.9° 177.2
Aug 22.5°C / 73°F 15.2° / 29.8° 171.7
Sep 22.3°C / 72°F 15° / 29.6° 133.4
Oct 21.2°C / 70°F 12.6° / 29.8° 42.0
Nov 18.9°C / 66°F 9° / 28.8° 13.0
Dec 17.1°C / 63°F 6.8° / 27.4° 5.6
Chaparaco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,223 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,223 ft (1,592 m)
Area299.3 sq mi (775.2 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates19.9600°N, 102.2604°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.03"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

83 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 129 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 124 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 117 km
May 11, 2021 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M5.0 142 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 106 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 145 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 128 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 149 km
May 3, 1992 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.5 121 km
May 29, 2022 20 km ESE of Aguililla, Mexico M4.5 149 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 132 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 49 km
Feb 7, 1998 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico M4.4 120 km
May 21, 1997 9 km SW of Poturo, Mexico M4.3 146 km
Oct 4, 2017 9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico M4.3 112 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 78 km
Jun 6, 2007 12 km WNW of Las Cañas, Mexico M4.3 150 km
Aug 6, 2001 9 km SSW of Poturo, Mexico M4.3 149 km
Jun 11, 2001 11 km SSE of Cupuán del Río, Mexico M4.3 143 km
Dec 6, 1991 21 km NE of Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares, Mexico M4.2 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 299 km
2023 Lidia Category 2 257 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 230 km
2021 Rick Category 2 151 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 268 km
2015 Patricia Category 4 231 km
2011 Jova Category 2 287 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 244 km
2009 Andres Category 1 296 km
1996 Alma Category 2 218 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 235 km
1996 Boris Category 1 140 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 275 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 220 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 214 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 287 km
1984 Odile Category 1 274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (55 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 55 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 151 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in
February 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
March 65°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
May 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 6.1 in
July 69°F (20°C) 8.0 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 7.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
December 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Chaparaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 60°F in December to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Chaparaco

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Catedral de la Música 91.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
Candela (La Barca) - 104.7 FM - XHLB-FM - Cadena RASA - Jamay, Jalisco 104.7 fm, cadena rasa MP3
LOS 40 MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 98.1 (Zamora) - 98.1 FM - XHPZAM-FM - Grupo Rey - Zamora, Michoacán 98.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Chaparaco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de la Ciudad de Zamora

Libraries in Chaparaco

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Luis González COLMICH0.0
Biblioteca Publica Municipal Martínez de Navarrete0.0

Farmers Markets in Chaparaco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Megabastos Zamora
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Tangancicuaro
Mercado del Carmen
Mercado del Valle
Mercado Hidalgo
Nuevo Mercado Hidalgo

Bus Stations in Chaparaco

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Central de Autobuses de Zamora

Gas Stations in Chaparaco

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #3625941309
Pemex

Stadiums & Teams in Chaparaco

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Airports Near Chaparaco

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
And Port AirportSmall Airport
Carlos Díaz Becerril AirportSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez de Gorongoros AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall 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 Chaparaco

What is the population of Chaparaco?

Chaparaco has a population of 2,808 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 299.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chaparaco?

Chaparaco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 61°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 21.5 inches.

How is the job market in Chaparaco?

The job market in Chaparaco is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 90 business establishments in the area.

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