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El Huaco, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

El Huaco is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 1,194. Elevation: 1,503 ft (458 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,194 Population 9/sq mi density
1,503 ft Elevation 458 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
34.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,194
Density9/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain34.0 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation1,503 ft (458 m)
Population1,194
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation1,503 ft (458 m)
Coordinates19.0670°, -102.0571°
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 Huaco

El Huaco is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 1,194. The city sits at an elevation of 1,503 feet (458 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 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 38 business establishments.

Income: El Huaco vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)38

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Huaco 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 1,503 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

Elevation1,503 ft (458 m)
Area137.6 sq mi (356.4 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates19.0670°N, 102.0571°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

479 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 M7.6 117 km
Jan 11, 1997 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M7.2 120 km
Sep 22, 2022 55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M6.8 130 km
Apr 11, 2012 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 115 km
Aug 9, 2000 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 106 km
Dec 10, 1994 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico M6.5 126 km
May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 64 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 99 km
Apr 22, 2013 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico M6.0 110 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 108 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 113 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 137 km
Jan 14, 1991 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico M5.5 121 km
Jan 16, 1997 33 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M5.5 126 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 62 km
Mar 11, 1993 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 90 km
Jan 29, 1990 28 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 103 km
Dec 1, 2000 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 101 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 109 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 2 208 km
2023 Otis Category 5 240 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 177 km
2021 Rick Category 2 58 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 237 km
2015 Patricia Category 3 292 km
2015 Marty Category 1 275 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 253 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 297 km
2013 Erick Category 1 271 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 192 km
2009 Andres Category 1 231 km
2006 John Category 4 242 km
1996 Alma Category 2 124 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 170 km
1996 Boris Category 1 44 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 212 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 226 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 162 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 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 9,500 110 km
1985 MEXICO Earthquake 1.2 m 147 km
1973 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 56 119 km
2022 MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 2 117 km
2013 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 110 km
1981 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 3 109 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (93 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 93 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 171 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 193 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 Huaco 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 Huaco

6 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
La Ley 106.3 MP3 128 kbps
100.3 la ley (US) MP3 48 kbps

Farmers Markets in El Huaco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Stadiums & Teams in El Huaco

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Airports Near El Huaco

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
Aerosam AirportSmall Airport
Aguililla AirportSmall Airport
And Port AirportSmall Airport
Apatzingán - Pablo L. Sidar AirportAZGSmall Airport
Carlos Díaz Becerril AirportSmall Airport
CutzarondiroSmall Airport
El Cobano AirportSmall Airport
El Fenix AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
La Curva AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza I AirportSmall Airport
Las Cruces AirstripSmall Airport
Loma Blanca AirportSmall Airport
Los Barajas AirportSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha AirportSmall Airport
Pista Aérea CadenasSmall Airport
Tototan AirstripSmall Airport
Tumbiscatio AirportSmall Airport

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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 Huaco

What is the population of El Huaco?

El Huaco has a population of 1,194 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 137.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Huaco?

El Huaco 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 Huaco?

The job market in El Huaco is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 38 business establishments in the area.

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