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Cuyacapan, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Cuyacapan is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 946. Elevation: 4,449 ft (1,356 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

946 Population 816/sq mi density
4,449 ft Elevation 1,356 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
31.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population946
Density816/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.6%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain31.6 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation4,449 ft (1,356 m)
Population946
Population Density816 / sq mi
Elevation4,449 ft (1,356 m)
Coordinates19.9681°, -103.5240°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation31.6 inches (803 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cuyacapan

Cuyacapan is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 946. The city sits at an elevation of 4,449 feet (1,356 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 30 business establishments.

Income: Cuyacapan vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)30

Business (County)

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Commute & Transportation

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Climate in Cuyacapan

Cuyacapan has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 806 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 10.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 3.9
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 2.2
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 24.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 132.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 189.5
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 179.9
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 175.3
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 56.8
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 21.7
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 7.5
Cuyacapan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 31.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,449 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,449 ft (1,356 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density816/sq mi
Coordinates19.9681°N, 103.5240°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"
17% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.20"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

146 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 6, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 124 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 147 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 139 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 150 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 149 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 116 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 106 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 68 km
May 9, 1996 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M5.3 140 km
Oct 10, 1995 9 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.1 137 km
Mar 20, 1993 8 km SSE of Villa Victoria, Mexico M5.1 143 km
Oct 16, 1995 14 km SW of La Central, Mexico M5.0 147 km
Oct 22, 2009 19 km WSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.0 144 km
Oct 9, 1995 17 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M4.9 144 km
Feb 18, 2019 18 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M4.8 145 km
Sep 2, 2015 7 km W of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico M4.7 137 km
Apr 15, 1997 1 km W of Manzanillo, Mexico M4.7 129 km
Apr 11, 2021 15 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.7 149 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 59 km
Oct 10, 1995 Near the coast of Colima, Mexico M4.7 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

26 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 139 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 175 km
2022 Roslyn Category 3 292 km
2021 Rick Category 2 199 km
2021 Nora Category 1 187 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 257 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 153 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 109 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 222 km
2013 Erick Category 1 244 km
2012 Bud Category 2 239 km
2011 Jova Category 3 155 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 159 km
2009 Andres Category 1 220 km
2006 John Category 4 244 km
2006 Lane Category 1 270 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 274 km
1996 Alma Category 2 249 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 153 km
1996 Boris Category 1 198 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1818 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 13.9 m 2,000 106 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 124 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 121 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 56 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 99 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (52 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 52 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 154 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 165 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.9 in Warmest
July 71°F (22°C) 7.2 in Wettest
August 71°F (21°C) 6.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in
October 69°F (20°C) 2.7 in
November 65°F (19°C) 0.7 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in

Cuyacapan has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 61°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Cuyacapan

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Adolfo Lopez Mateos
Lázaro Cárdenas
Jaime Torres Bodet
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Radio Stations near Cuyacapan

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA PODEROSA 93.1 (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz 93.1 fm, américa MP3
VIDA AZUL 99.5 (Tuxpan) - 99.5 FM - XHTVR-FM - Radiorama - Tuxpan, Veracruz 99.5 fm, américa MP3
AMOR ES 95.1 (Ciudad Guzmán) - 95.1 FM - XHBC-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco 95.1 fm, amor es MP3 40 kbps
La Poderosa (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz 93.1 fm, américa MP3
+Trónica FM (Sayula) - Online - www.tronica.fm - Sayula, Jalisco américa, club dance MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Cuyacapan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ex Hospital de Indios
Museo de Arte Sacro de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

Farmers Markets in Cuyacapan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro Regional del Comercio
Mercado Municipal de Atemajac de Brizuela
Mercado Municipal de Sayula “Benito Juárez"
Tianguis Sayula

Airports Near Cuyacapan

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International AirportCLQMedium Airport
Aeródromo El JabalíSmall Airport
Aeródromo ElévateSmall Airport
Aeródromo La Joya BrunSmall Airport
Agricola La Tuxcana AirportSmall Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez AirportSmall Airport
El Petacal AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Pacana AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
San Gabriel AirportSmall Airport
Vientos de la Vega AirportSmall Airport
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan 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 Cuyacapan

What is the population of Cuyacapan?

Cuyacapan has a population of 946 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 816 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cuyacapan?

Cuyacapan 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 71°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.6 inches.

How is the job market in Cuyacapan?

The job market in Cuyacapan is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 30 business establishments in the area.

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