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Colesio, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Colesio is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 927. Elevation: 5,072 ft (1,546 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

927 Population 19/sq mi density
5,072 ft Elevation 1,546 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population927
Density19/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation5,072 ft (1,546 m)
Population927
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation5,072 ft (1,546 m)
Coordinates20.1475°, -102.3011°
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 Colesio

Colesio is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 927. The city sits at an elevation of 5,072 feet (1,546 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 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 30 business establishments.

Income: Colesio vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)30

Business (County)

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Commute & Transportation

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Climate in Colesio

Colesio 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
Colesio 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 5,072 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

Elevation5,072 ft (1,546 m)
Area48.0 sq mi (124.4 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates20.1475°N, 102.3011°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.68"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

56 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 M5.3 143 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 133 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 138 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 128 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 149 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 142 km
May 3, 1992 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.5 141 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 138 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 70 km
Feb 7, 1998 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico M4.4 138 km
Oct 4, 2017 9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico M4.3 128 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 93 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 113 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 113 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 64 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 66 km
Apr 16, 2007 13 km S of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.2 139 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 106 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 67 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 247 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 244 km
2021 Rick Category 2 172 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 275 km
2015 Patricia Category 4 222 km
2011 Jova Category 2 282 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 256 km
1996 Alma Category 2 239 km
1996 Boris Category 1 161 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 248 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 284 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 226 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 225 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 291 km
1984 Odile Category 1 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 66 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
February 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 6.0 in
July 69°F (20°C) 7.7 in Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 7.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Colesio has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 61°F in December to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.7") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Colesio

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 Colesio

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de la Ciudad de Zamora

Libraries in Colesio

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Luis González COLMICH0.0
Biblioteca Publica Municipal Martínez de Navarrete0.0
José Ma. Morelos y Pavón0.0

Farmers Markets in Colesio

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Megabastos Zamora
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Las Cuatro Esquinas
Mercado del Carmen
Mercado del Valle
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Municipal La Barca
Nuevo Mercado Hidalgo

Stadiums & Teams in Colesio

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Colesio

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo El TepozánSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal 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 Colesio

What is the population of Colesio?

Colesio has a population of 927 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 48.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Colesio?

Colesio 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 Colesio?

The job market in Colesio is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 30 business establishments in the area.

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