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Cupuán del Río, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Cupuán del Río is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 1,167. Elevation: 755 ft (230 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,167 Population 4/sq mi density
755 ft Elevation 230 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
35.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,167
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain35.3 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Population1,167
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Coordinates18.7781°, -102.1878°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation35.3 inches (896 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cupuán del Río

Cupuán del Río is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 1,167. The city sits at an elevation of 755 feet (230 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 37 business establishments.

Income: Cupuán del Río vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)37

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cupuán del Río has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 35.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 755 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above Mexico avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Area328.0 sq mi (849.5 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates18.7781°N, 102.1878°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.3"
7% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.15"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

638 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 11, 2025.

Sep 19, 2022 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M7.6 89 km
Jan 11, 1997 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M7.2 86 km
Sep 22, 2022 55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M6.8 99 km
May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 62 km
Dec 10, 1994 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico M6.5 111 km
Aug 9, 2000 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 72 km
Apr 11, 2012 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 81 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 85 km
Jan 12, 2025 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico M6.2 128 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 108 km
Apr 22, 2013 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico M6.0 78 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 99 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 130 km
Jan 14, 1991 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico M5.5 98 km
Jan 16, 1997 33 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M5.5 91 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 30 km
Dec 1, 2000 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 66 km
Jan 29, 1990 28 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 68 km
Mar 11, 1993 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 67 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

25 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 173 km
2023 Otis Category 5 233 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 145 km
2021 Rick Category 2 23 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 210 km
2015 Patricia Category 4 299 km
2015 Marty Category 1 242 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 219 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 265 km
2013 Erick Category 1 237 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 279 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 161 km
2009 Andres Category 1 199 km
2006 John Category 4 208 km
1996 Alma Category 2 89 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 137 km
1996 Boris Category 1 9 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 178 km
1992 Virgil Category 4 131 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 217 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1985 MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 9,500 75 km
1979 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 5 144 km
1985 MEXICO Earthquake 1.2 m 123 km
1973 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 56 92 km
2022 MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 2 89 km
2013 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 78 km
1981 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 3 78 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (128 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 128 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
March 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
May 82°F (28°C) 0.7 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 8.2 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 7.6 in
September 78°F (25°C) 7.4 in
October 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in
November 77°F (25°C) 0.7 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in

Cupuán del Río has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.2") and March the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Cupuán del Río

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 94.3 (Apatzingán) - 94.3 FM - XHCJ-FM - Cadena RASA - Apatzingán, Michoacán 94.3 fm, américa MP3
Candela (Apatzingán) - 95.1 FM / 1340 AM - XHAPM-FM / XEAPM-AM - Cadena RASA - Apatzingán, Michoacán 1340 am, 95.1 fm MP3

Airports Near Cupuán del Río

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
Aerofumigaciones Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Aerosam AirportSmall Airport
Aguililla 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
Farías AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
La Curva AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza I AirportSmall Airport
La Raya AirportSmall Airport
Las Cruces AirstripSmall Airport
Loma Blanca AirportSmall Airport
Los Barajas AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez de Gorongoros AirportSmall Airport
Pista Aérea CadenasSmall Airport
Silva AirportSmall Airport
Tototan AirstripSmall Airport
Tumbiscatio AirportSmall 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 Cupuán del Río

What is the population of Cupuán del Río?

Cupuán del Río has a population of 1,167 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 328.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cupuán del Río?

Cupuán del Río has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.3 inches.

How is the job market in Cupuán del Río?

The job market in Cupuán del Río is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 37 business establishments in the area.

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