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Chiquimitío, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Chiquimitío is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 1,436. Elevation: 6,791 ft (2,070 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,436 Population 15/sq mi density
6,791 ft Elevation 2,070 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
27.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,436
Density15/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain27.3 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation6,791 ft (2,070 m)
Population1,436
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation6,791 ft (2,070 m)
Coordinates19.7915°, -101.2514°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation27.3 inches (694 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chiquimitío

Chiquimitío is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 1,436. The city sits at an elevation of 6,791 feet (2,070 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 46 business establishments.

Income: Chiquimitío vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)46

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Chiquimitío

Chiquimitío has an average annual temperature of 19.4°C (67°F). The hottest month is May (22.9°C), the coldest is Jan (15.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 822 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.8°C / 60°F 6.4° / 25.1° 10.1
Feb 17.6°C / 64°F 7.8° / 27.5° 15.6
Mar 19.8°C / 68°F 9.5° / 30.1° 9.3
Apr 22°C / 72°F 11.6° / 32.4° 12.2
May 22.9°C / 73°F 13.7° / 32.1° 44.2
Jun 21.8°C / 71°F 14.6° / 28.9° 142.6
Jul 20.4°C / 69°F 13.9° / 27° 193.5
Aug 20.3°C / 69°F 13.9° / 26.7° 197.0
Sep 20.1°C / 68°F 13.8° / 26.4° 126.9
Oct 19.2°C / 67°F 11.8° / 26.7° 54.0
Nov 17.2°C / 63°F 8.5° / 26° 12.9
Dec 16°C / 61°F 6.7° / 25.2° 3.9
Chiquimitío enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 27.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,791 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above Mexico avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,791 ft (2,070 m)
Area98.6 sq mi (255.5 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates19.7915°N, 101.2514°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"
28% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.60"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

110 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 M6.5 129 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 141 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 128 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 123 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 136 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 132 km
Jun 16, 2019 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M5.1 146 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 123 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 141 km
Mar 20, 2006 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.9 136 km
Feb 5, 2012 7 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.8 143 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 135 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 125 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 133 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 117 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 136 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 110 km
Sep 8, 2010 18 km ESE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.6 132 km
Sep 21, 1995 29 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.6 125 km
May 26, 2014 20 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.5 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Otis (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 4 253 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 294 km
2021 Rick Category 2 172 km
1996 Alma Category 2 233 km
1996 Boris Category 1 157 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 287 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 278 km
1984 Odile Category 1 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (53 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 53 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 114 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
May 69°F (20°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 67°F (20°C) 5.6 in
July 63°F (17°C) 7.6 in Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 7.1 in
September 64°F (18°C) 5.4 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in

Chiquimitío has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 56°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Chiquimitío

28 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
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
Radio fórmula (Morelos) - 106.9 FM [Cuernavaca, Morelos] music, news AAC
BUENISIIMA 88.5 FM - CUERNAVACA banda, entretenimiento 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
INFINITO 92.3 (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán 92.3 fm, adult MP3 192 kbps
EXA FM 95.7 (Cuernavaca) - 95.7 FM - XHCT-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, Morelos 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio-EarthRites (US) - AAC 224 kbps
radio ranchito - MP3 128 kbps
Radio - Classical Minnesota Public Radio (US) - AAC+ 48 kbps
EXA FM 89.3 (Morelia) - 89.3 FM - XHKW-FM - Grupo CB - Morelia, Michoacán 89.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
La Ley 106.3 - MP3 128 kbps
La Más Picuda (Cuernavaca) - 94.9 FM - XHSW-FM - Radiorama - Cuernavaca, MO 94.9, 94.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Morelos 100.1 informativa, noticias MP3 64 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Cuautla) - 104.5 FM - XHCU-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cuautla, MO 104.5, 104.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
Exa FM Cuernavaca - 95.7 FM - XHCT-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, MO 95.7, 95.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
Mundo (Cuernavaca) - 96.5 FM - XHJMG-FM - Grupo Mundo Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, MO 1980's, 1980s MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Cuernavaca - 96.5 FM - XHJMG-FM - Grupo Mundo Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, Morelos 96.5 fm, cuernavaca MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Cuernavaca - 97.3 FM - XHVZ-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, MO 97.3, 97.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
Stereo Vida (Cuernavaca) - 90.3 FM - XHJPA-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 90.3 fm, adulto MP3
Arroba FM (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama - Cuernavaca, Morelos 93.3 fm, @fm MP3
100.3 la ley (US) - MP3 48 kbps

Museums in Chiquimitío

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Auditorio Universitario Doctor Samuel Ramos
Auditorio Universitario Doctor Samuel Ramos
Casa de la Cultura de Morelia
Casa de Mariano Michelena
Casa de Mariano Michelena
Casa de Morelos
Casa de Morelos
Centro Cultural Universitario
Centro Cultural Universitario
Ex Convento de Tiripetío
House of Birth of José María Morelos Museum
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Alfredo Zalce
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Alfredo Zalce
Museo de Geología y Mineralogía "Dr. Jenaro González Reyna"
Museo de Geología y Mineralogía "Dr. Jenaro González Reyna"
Museo de Historia Natural "Manuel Martínez Solórzano"
Museo de Historia Natural "Manuel Martínez Solórzano"
Museo de los Símbolos Patrios
Museo de los Símbolos Patrios
Museo de Sitio y Archivo Histórico Casa de Morelos
Museo del Artesano Michoacano
Museo del Dulce
Museo del Dulce
Museo del Estado de Michoacán
Museo Poder Judicial
Museo Poder Judicial
Museo Regional Michoacano
Museo Regional Michoacano
Orquidario de Morelia Dr. y Gral. Alberto Oviedo Mota
Palacio de Justicia
Planetario "Lic. Felipe Rivera"
Planetario "Lic. Felipe Rivera"

Libraries in Chiquimitío

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
AF0.0
Biblioteca Pública Central Estatal Francisco J. Múgica0.0
Biblioteca Pública de la Universidad Michoacana0.0
Biblioteca Pública de la Universidad Michoacana0.0

Farmers Markets in Chiquimitío

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abarrotes La Luz
Mercado de Dulces
Mercado de La Colina
Mercado Independencia
Mercado Nicolás Bravo
Mercado San Juan

Stadiums & Teams in Chiquimitío

TeamLeagueDivision
Auditorio Bicentenario
Estadio José María Morelos y Pavón
Estadio Olímpico Venustiano Carranza

Airports Near Chiquimitío

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Aeródromo Sofía-Small Airport
Carlos Díaz Becerril Airport-Small Airport
Cutzarondiro-Small Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal Airport-Small Airport
La Piedad Airport-Small Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Chiquimitío

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro Estatal de Atención Oncológica
Centro Materno Infantil "San José" A.C.
Consultorios Médicos Morelos
CRIT Michoacán
FISICUP
Hospital de la Mujer
IMSS Hospital General de Zona 83 Morelia
Unidad basica de rehabilitacion DIF

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 Chiquimitío

What is the population of Chiquimitío?

Chiquimitío has a population of 1,436 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 98.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chiquimitío?

Chiquimitío enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.3 inches.

How is the job market in Chiquimitío?

The job market in Chiquimitío is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 46 business establishments in the area.

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