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Guándaro, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Guándaro is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 1,143. Elevation: 5,561 ft (1,695 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,143 Population 22/sq mi density
5,561 ft Elevation 1,695 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
26.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,143
Density22/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.6%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain26.0 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation5,561 ft (1,695 m)
Population1,143
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation5,561 ft (1,695 m)
Coordinates20.1928°, -101.8742°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation26.0 inches (659 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Guándaro

Guándaro is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 1,143. The city sits at an elevation of 5,561 feet (1,695 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 37 business establishments.

Income: Guándaro vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)37

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Guándaro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 26.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,561 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above Mexico avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,561 ft (1,695 m)
Area51.2 sq mi (132.7 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates20.1928°N, 101.8742°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.0"
32% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 140 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 133 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 88 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 124 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 110 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 118 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 110 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 89 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 57 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 73 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 89 km
Jan 28, 2011 3 km SSE of Lombardía, Mexico M4.1 119 km
Mar 8, 2007 6 km E of Apatzingán, Mexico M4.1 131 km
Dec 18, 2001 7 km NE of La Huacana, Mexico M4.1 131 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 97 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 83 km
Apr 7, 2003 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico M4.0 95 km
May 19, 2006 4 km NNW of Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Mexico M4.0 143 km
Apr 2, 2003 1 km SSW of Tacátzcuaro, Mexico M3.9 88 km
Apr 7, 2003 1 km E of Los Limones, Mexico M3.9 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 290 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 277 km
2021 Rick Category 2 183 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 266 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 292 km
1996 Alma Category 2 250 km
1996 Boris Category 1 170 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 280 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 261 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (40 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 40 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 191 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in
July 66°F (19°C) 7.6 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 6.4 in
September 67°F (19°C) 5.0 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
December 60°F (15°C) 0.3 in

Guándaro has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 58°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Guándaro

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Catedral de la Música 91.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
LOS 40 - MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 98.1 (Zamora) - 98.1 FM - XHPZAM-FM - Grupo Rey - Zamora, Michoacán 98.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Guándaro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "José Hernández Moreno"0.0
Biblioteca UNIVA0.0

Farmers Markets in Guándaro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hidalgo
Mercado Municipal "Gildardo Magaña"

Stadiums & Teams in Guándaro

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Airports Near Guándaro

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo de Campo Cortés-Small Airport
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio Sitio-Small Airport
Aeródromo El Tepozán-Small Airport
Aeródromo Sofía-Small Airport
El Loreto Airport-Small Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)-Small Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal Airport-Small Airport
La Piedad Airport-Small Airport
Pajacuaran Airport-Small Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha Airport-Small Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall 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 Guándaro

What is the population of Guándaro?

Guándaro has a population of 1,143 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 51.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Guándaro?

Guándaro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.0 inches.

How is the job market in Guándaro?

The job market in Guándaro is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 37 business establishments in the area.

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