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Cocucho, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Cocucho is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 2,838. Elevation: 7,986 ft (2,434 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

2,838 Population 27/sq mi density
7,986 ft Elevation 2,434 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
56.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,838
Density27/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain56.8 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation7,986 ft (2,434 m)
Population2,838
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation7,986 ft (2,434 m)
Coordinates19.6938°, -102.1899°
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 Cocucho

Cocucho is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 2,838. The city sits at an elevation of 7,986 feet (2,434 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 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 91 business establishments.

Income: Cocucho vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)91

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Cocucho

Cocucho 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
Cocucho 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 7,986 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

Elevation7,986 ft (2,434 m)
Area106.0 sq mi (274.6 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates19.6938°N, 102.1899°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.8"
50% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.17"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

138 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 M6.5 128 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 132 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 144 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 116 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 120 km
Jun 16, 2019 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M5.1 132 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 86 km
May 11, 2021 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M5.0 117 km
Mar 20, 2006 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.9 125 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 76 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 127 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 144 km
Apr 11, 2021 15 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.7 131 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 98 km
Jun 1, 1992 20 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M4.7 144 km
Sep 8, 2010 18 km ESE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.6 140 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 121 km
May 3, 1992 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.5 95 km
Jan 26, 2009 28 km WSW of Tumbiscatío de Ruiz, Mexico M4.5 147 km
May 29, 2022 20 km ESE of Aguililla, Mexico M4.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 272 km
2023 Otis Category 4 298 km
2023 Lidia Category 2 275 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 214 km
2021 Rick Category 2 122 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 256 km
2015 Patricia Category 4 248 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 294 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 232 km
2011 Jova Category 1 297 km
2009 Andres Category 1 277 km
2006 John Category 4 295 km
1996 Alma Category 2 190 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 216 km
1996 Boris Category 1 111 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 261 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 218 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 200 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 285 km
1984 Odile Category 2 244 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (49 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 49 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 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 56°F (14°C) 0.3 in
March 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 7.3 in
July 61°F (16°C) 9.2 in Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 9.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 7.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
November 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in

Cocucho has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 54°F in January to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.2") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Cocucho

5 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
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

Farmers Markets in Cocucho

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Tangancicuaro

Stadiums & Teams in Cocucho

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Airports Near Cocucho

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
Aerofumigaciones Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Aerosam AirportSmall Airport
And Port AirportSmall Airport
Apatzingán - Pablo L. Sidar AirportAZGSmall Airport
Calderitas AirportSmall Airport
Carlos Díaz Becerril AirportSmall Airport
CutzarondiroSmall Airport
El Cobano AirportSmall Airport
El Fenix AirportSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Farías AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Curva AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza I AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
La Raya AirportSmall Airport
Loma Blanca AirportSmall Airport
Los Barajas AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez de Gorongoros AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha AirportSmall Airport
Pista Aérea CadenasSmall Airport
Silva 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 Cocucho

What is the population of Cocucho?

Cocucho has a population of 2,838 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 106.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cocucho?

Cocucho 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 Cocucho?

The job market in Cocucho is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 91 business establishments in the area.

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