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Colorines, Mexico

México · Mexico

Colorines is a small city in México, Mexico with a population of 5,543. Elevation: 5,331 ft (1,625 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

5,543 Population 29/sq mi density
5,331 ft Elevation 1,625 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
51.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Colorines

Colorines

Colorines is a symphonic poem for chamber orchestra by the Mexican composer Silvestre Revueltas, written in 1932.

People

Population5,543
Density29/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain51.8 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation5,331 ft (1,625 m)
Population5,543
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation5,331 ft (1,625 m)
Coordinates19.1783°, -100.2182°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMéxico
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation51.8 inches (1,315 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Colorines

Colorines is a small city in Mexico (México) with a population of 5,543. The city sits at an elevation of 5,331 feet (1,625 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 177 business establishments.

Income: Colorines vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)177

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Colorines enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 60°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 51.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,331 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,331 ft (1,625 m)
Area190.3 sq mi (492.9 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates19.1783°N, 100.2182°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.80"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

357 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 117 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 94 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 127 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 148 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 138 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 112 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 108 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 128 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 112 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 106 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 104 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 128 km
Jul 28, 2007 19 km S of Patambó, Mexico M5.1 142 km
Mar 3, 2019 6 km SW of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.1 150 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 119 km
May 16, 2003 1 km S of Guayameo, Mexico M5.0 148 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 132 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 110 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 133 km
Mar 22, 2019 10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.9 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 251 km
2024 John Category 3 214 km
2023 Otis Category 5 165 km
2021 Rick Category 2 228 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 248 km
1996 Alma Category 2 265 km
1996 Boris Category 1 208 km
1993 Gert Category 2 293 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 284 km
1984 Odile Category 2 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 25 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 49 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 115 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 160 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 166 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 169 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 7.2 in
July 60°F (15°C) 7.8 in Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 7.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 7.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in

Colorines has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 52°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and March the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Colorines

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA INIGUALABLE 91.3 (Amatepec) - 91.3 FM - XHPAMM-FM - Amatepec, Estado de México 91.3 fm, amatepec MP3 128 kbps
ESENCIA RADIO 107.1 (Zitácuaro) - 107.1 FM - XHETA-FM - Grupo Radio Zitácuaro - Zitácuaro, Michoacán 107.1 fm, américa MP3
FANTASÍA W RADIO 89.1 - 89.1 FM - XHZTM-FM - Zitácuaro, Michoacán 89.1 fm, concesión social MP3 128 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Valle de Bravo) - 104.5 FM - XHVAL-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Valle de Bravo, EM 104.5, 104.5 fm MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Colorines

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Arqueología
Museo Joaquin Arcadio Pagaza

Libraries in Colorines

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Digital de Amanalco0.0
Biblioteca Pública Joaquin Arcadio Pagaza0.0
Espacio Odisea0.0

Farmers Markets in Colorines

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado de Artesanias
Mercado Municipal
Plaza Juárez
Tienda Comunitaria

Breweries in Colorines

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
antro UP
Bar de siempre
Makaá
micheladas UP
Modelorama

Airports Near Colorines

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adolfo López Mateos International AirportTLCLarge Airport
Aeroclub Valle de Bravo AirportSmall Airport
Aeródromo de TaxcoSmall Airport
Huetamo AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Colorines

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sagrado Corazón de Jesús

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 Colorines

What is the population of Colorines?

Colorines has a population of 5,543 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 190.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Colorines?

Colorines enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 51.8 inches.

How is the job market in Colorines?

The job market in Colorines is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 177 business establishments in the area.

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