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Colonia José Vasconcelos, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Colonia José Vasconcelos is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 559. Elevation: 6,322 ft (1,927 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

559 Population 2/sq mi density
6,322 ft Elevation 1,927 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
19.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population559
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain19.9 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation6,322 ft (1,927 m)
Population559
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation6,322 ft (1,927 m)
Coordinates19.7608°, -101.1086°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation19.9 inches (505 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Colonia José Vasconcelos

Colonia José Vasconcelos is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 559. The city sits at an elevation of 6,322 feet (1,927 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 18 business establishments.

Income: Colonia José Vasconcelos vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)18

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Colonia José Vasconcelos

Colonia José Vasconcelos 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
Colonia José Vasconcelos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 19.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,322 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,322 ft (1,927 m)
Area299.8 sq mi (776.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates19.7608°N, 101.1086°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"
48% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

108 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 M6.5 131 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 138 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 121 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 131 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 124 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 127 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 144 km
Mar 3, 2019 6 km SW of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.1 150 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 131 km
Jun 16, 2019 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M5.1 149 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 139 km
Mar 20, 2006 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.9 139 km
Feb 5, 2012 7 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.8 141 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 134 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 128 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 130 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 118 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 143 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 111 km
Sep 8, 2010 18 km ESE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.6 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 4 245 km
2021 Rick Category 2 180 km
1996 Alma Category 2 238 km
1996 Boris Category 1 164 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 295 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 287 km
1984 Odile Category 1 272 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (68 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 68 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 99 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 159 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.7 in
February 60°F (15°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
April 67°F (20°C) 0.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 5.7 in
July 68°F (20°C) 7.8 in Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 7.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 5.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Colonia José Vasconcelos has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 58°F in December to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Colonia José Vasconcelos

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
Radio fórmula (Morelos) - 106.9 FM [Cuernavaca, Morelos] music, news AAC
91.5 FM (Morelia) - XHMRL-FM - Grupo Marmor - Morelia, Michoacán 91.5 fm, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
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 89.3 (Morelia) - 89.3 FM - XHKW-FM - Grupo CB - Morelia, Michoacán 89.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
EXA FM 90.5 (Acámbaro) - 90.5 FM - XHVW-FM - Organización Radiofónica de Acámbaro - Acámbaro, Guanajuato 90.5 fm, acámbaro AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio-EarthRites (US) AAC 224 kbps
radio ranchito MP3 128 kbps
Radio - Classical Minnesota Public Radio (US) AAC+ 48 kbps
La Ley 106.3 MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 95.7 (Cuernavaca) - 95.7 FM - XHCT-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, Morelos 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 48 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

Museums in Colonia José Vasconcelos

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 Colonia José Vasconcelos

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 Colonia José Vasconcelos

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

Stadiums & Teams in Colonia José Vasconcelos

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

Airports Near Colonia José Vasconcelos

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Carlos Díaz Becerril AirportSmall Airport
CutzarondiroSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Colonia José Vasconcelos

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 Colonia José Vasconcelos

What is the population of Colonia José Vasconcelos?

Colonia José Vasconcelos has a population of 559 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 299.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Colonia José Vasconcelos?

Colonia José Vasconcelos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.9 inches.

How is the job market in Colonia José Vasconcelos?

The job market in Colonia José Vasconcelos is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 18 business establishments in the area.

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