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Cherán, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Cherán is a small city in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 14,245. Elevation: 7,710 ft (2,350 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

14,245 Population 102/sq mi density
7,710 ft Elevation 2,350 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
56.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population14,245
Density102/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain56.8 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation7,710 ft (2,350 m)
Population14,245
Population Density102 / sq mi
Elevation7,710 ft (2,350 m)
Coordinates19.6862°, -101.9540°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation56.8 inches (1,443 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cherán

Cherán is a small city in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 14,245. The city sits at an elevation of 7,710 feet (2,350 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 456 business establishments.

Income: Cherán vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)456

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Cherán

Cherán has an average annual temperature of 19.5°C (67°F). The hottest month is May (23°C), the coldest is Jan (16.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 710 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.5°C / 62°F 7.1° / 27.8° 1.9
Feb 17.9°C / 64°F 7.5° / 30.3° 7.6
Mar 20.2°C / 68°F 9.2° / 32.3° 1.9
Apr 21.8°C / 71°F 11° / 34° 4.0
May 23°C / 73°F 12.8° / 34.7° 18.9
Jun 21.8°C / 71°F 14.2° / 34.1° 97.0
Jul 20.2°C / 68°F 14.1° / 29.7° 186.5
Aug 19.7°C / 67°F 13.9° / 28.5° 163.3
Sep 19.6°C / 67°F 12.6° / 28.6° 140.9
Oct 19°C / 66°F 10.8° / 28.2° 69.2
Nov 18.3°C / 65°F 9.1° / 28.2° 11.7
Dec 16.7°C / 62°F 7.2° / 27.4° 6.8
Cherán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 56.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,710 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,710 ft (2,350 m)
Area140.3 sq mi (363.3 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates19.6862°N, 101.9540°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.8"
50% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.74"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 117 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 132 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 143 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 136 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 147 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 129 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 83 km
Mar 3, 2019 6 km SW of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.1 149 km
Jun 16, 2019 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M5.1 125 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 149 km
May 11, 2021 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M5.0 130 km
Mar 20, 2006 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.9 117 km
Feb 5, 2012 7 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.8 148 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 76 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 148 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 96 km
Apr 11, 2021 15 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.7 147 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 113 km
Sep 21, 1995 29 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.6 140 km
Feb 11, 2001 10 km NE of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M4.6 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 277 km
2023 Otis Category 4 281 km
2023 Lidia Category 2 298 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 233 km
2021 Rick Category 2 126 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 276 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 271 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 250 km
2009 Andres Category 1 293 km
1996 Alma Category 2 193 km
1996 Boris Category 1 113 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 232 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 276 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 220 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 242 km
1984 Odile Category 2 244 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 28 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 176 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in
February 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in
March 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest
June 64°F (18°C) 6.8 in
July 61°F (16°C) 8.7 in Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 8.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 7.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
November 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in
December 53°F (12°C) 0.5 in Coldest

Cherán has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 53°F in December to 65°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Cherán

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio de Bachilleres Plantel Cherán
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Radio Stations near Cherán

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LOS40 Uruapan - 93.7 FM - XHENI-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Uruapan, Michoacán 93.7 fm, américa MP3
Catedral de la Música 91.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
CANDELA 91.1 (Uruapan) - 91.1 FM - XHFN-FM - Cadena RASA - Uruapan, Michoacán 91.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
La Ley 106.3 MP3 128 kbps
100.3 la ley (US) MP3 48 kbps
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 Cherán

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura de Zacapu

Libraries in Cherán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Francisco J. Múgica0.0

Farmers Markets in Cherán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos Gral Pueblita

Stadiums & Teams in Cherán

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cherán

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
And Port AirportSmall Airport
Apatzingán - Pablo L. Sidar AirportAZGSmall Airport
Carlos Díaz Becerril AirportSmall Airport
CutzarondiroSmall Airport
El Cobano AirportSmall Airport
El Fenix AirportSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Curva AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza I AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Los Barajas AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha AirportSmall Airport
Pista Aérea CadenasSmall 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 Cherán

What is the population of Cherán?

Cherán has a population of 14,245 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 102 people per square mile, spread across 140.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cherán?

Cherán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 56.8 inches.

How is the job market in Cherán?

The job market in Cherán is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 456 business establishments in the area.

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