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El Caulote, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

El Caulote is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 651. Elevation: 2,037 ft (621 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

651 Population 5/sq mi density
2,037 ft Elevation 621 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
34.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population651
Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.7%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain34.0 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation2,037 ft (621 m)
Population651
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation2,037 ft (621 m)
Coordinates19.1242°, -102.1312°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation34.0 inches (863 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Caulote

El Caulote is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 651. The city sits at an elevation of 2,037 feet (621 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 21 business establishments.

Income: El Caulote vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)21

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Caulote has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 34.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,037 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.6°F
42% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,037 ft (621 m)
Area131.9 sq mi (341.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates19.1242°N, 102.1312°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.0"
11% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.95"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

446 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 M7.6 114 km
Jan 11, 1997 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M7.2 120 km
Sep 22, 2022 55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M6.8 129 km
Apr 11, 2012 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 116 km
May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 74 km
Dec 10, 1994 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico M6.5 135 km
Aug 9, 2000 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 109 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 109 km
Jan 12, 2025 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico M6.2 147 km
Apr 22, 2013 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico M6.0 116 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 118 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 123 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 147 km
Jan 16, 1997 33 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M5.5 128 km
Jan 14, 1991 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico M5.5 130 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 68 km
Dec 1, 2000 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 105 km
Jan 29, 1990 28 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 105 km
Mar 11, 1993 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 99 km
Jun 16, 2001 31 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M5.3 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 2 212 km
2023 Otis Category 5 250 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 177 km
2021 Rick Category 2 61 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 232 km
2015 Patricia Category 3 282 km
2015 Marty Category 1 281 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 257 km
2013 Erick Category 1 271 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 191 km
2009 Andres Category 1 231 km
2006 John Category 4 243 km
1996 Alma Category 2 128 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 170 km
1996 Boris Category 1 48 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 213 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 218 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 160 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 265 km
1986 Agatha Category 1 281 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 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 9,500 112 km
1973 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 56 116 km
2022 MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 2 114 km
2013 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 116 km
1981 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 3 116 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (90 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 90 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 162 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
March 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in
July 78°F (25°C) 8.0 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in
September 77°F (25°C) 6.8 in
October 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in

El Caulote has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and March the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near El Caulote

4 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
LOS40 Uruapan - 93.7 FM - XHENI-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Uruapan, Michoacán 93.7 fm, américa MP3
Candela (Apatzingán) - 95.1 FM / 1340 AM - XHAPM-FM / XEAPM-AM - Cadena RASA - Apatzingán, Michoacán 1340 am, 95.1 fm MP3
CANDELA 91.1 (Uruapan) - 91.1 FM - XHFN-FM - Cadena RASA - Uruapan, Michoacán 91.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps

Museums in El Caulote

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo casa morelos

Libraries in El Caulote

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Profesor Lucas Ortíz Benítez0.0
Biblioteca Pública Benito Juárez0.0

Farmers Markets in El Caulote

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Ignacio López Rayón
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Taretan

Stadiums & Teams in El Caulote

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Caulote

25 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
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall 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
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha AirportSmall Airport
Pista Aérea CadenasSmall Airport
Silva AirportSmall 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 El Caulote

What is the population of El Caulote?

El Caulote has a population of 651 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 131.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Caulote?

El Caulote has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.0 inches.

How is the job market in El Caulote?

The job market in El Caulote is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 21 business establishments in the area.

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