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Huandacareo, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Huandacareo is a small city in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 6,736. Elevation: 6,165 ft (1,879 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,736 Population 4,374/sq mi density
6,165 ft Elevation 1,879 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
27.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Huandacareo

Huandacareo

Huandacareo is a municipality in the north of the Mexican state of Michoacán, on the northwest side of Lake Cuitzeo. The municipal seat is the town of Huandacareo. It is a small rural community located 48 km north of the state capital of Morelia. The area was part of the Tarascan state during the pre Hispanic period, then came under the control of the Augustinians. It was part of the territory of neighboring Cuitzeo until 1919, when it became an independent municipality. Its economic base from the colonial period to the present has been agriculture, growing corn, other crops, pigs and domestic fowl. There is also some tourism, mostly to the municipality's two archeological sites and its colonial churches. Ahí venden unas carnitas bien buenas en el centro gastronómico ATJ.

People

Population6,736
Density4,374/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.9%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain27.3 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation6,165 ft (1,879 m)
Population6,736
Population Density4,374 / sq mi
Elevation6,165 ft (1,879 m)
Coordinates19.9886°, -101.2761°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation27.3 inches (694 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Huandacareo

Huandacareo is a small city in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 6,736. The city sits at an elevation of 6,165 feet (1,879 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 216 business establishments.

Income: Huandacareo vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)216

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Huandacareo

Huandacareo has an average annual temperature of 19.4°C (67°F). The hottest month is May (22.9°C), the coldest is Jan (15.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 822 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.8°C / 60°F 6.4° / 25.1° 10.1
Feb 17.6°C / 64°F 7.8° / 27.5° 15.6
Mar 19.8°C / 68°F 9.5° / 30.1° 9.3
Apr 22°C / 72°F 11.6° / 32.4° 12.2
May 22.9°C / 73°F 13.7° / 32.1° 44.2
Jun 21.8°C / 71°F 14.6° / 28.9° 142.6
Jul 20.4°C / 69°F 13.9° / 27° 193.5
Aug 20.3°C / 69°F 13.9° / 26.7° 197.0
Sep 20.1°C / 68°F 13.8° / 26.4° 126.9
Oct 19.2°C / 67°F 11.8° / 26.7° 54.0
Nov 17.2°C / 63°F 8.5° / 26° 12.9
Dec 16°C / 61°F 6.7° / 25.2° 3.9
Huandacareo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 27.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,165 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above Mexico avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,165 ft (1,879 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density4,374/sq mi
Coordinates19.9886°N, 101.2761°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"
28% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.40"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

58 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 149 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 144 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 139 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 139 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 138 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 131 km
Sep 21, 1995 29 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.6 147 km
May 26, 2014 20 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.5 128 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 98 km
Nov 28, 1995 32 km NNE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.5 139 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 121 km
Aug 6, 2001 9 km SSW of Poturo, Mexico M4.3 143 km
May 21, 1997 9 km SW of Poturo, Mexico M4.3 142 km
Mar 13, 2007 7 km NE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.3 147 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 129 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 46 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 136 km
Aug 14, 2000 23 km SSW of Carácuaro, Mexico M4.2 131 km
Oct 10, 2011 10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.2 146 km
Aug 5, 2010 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.2 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 2 274 km
2021 Rick Category 2 188 km
1996 Alma Category 2 251 km
1996 Boris Category 1 173 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 292 km
1984 Odile Category 1 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (52 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 52 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 126 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 0.2 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 67°F (20°C) 5.2 in
July 63°F (17°C) 7.4 in Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 7.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 5.4 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in

Huandacareo has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 56°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Huandacareo

28 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2025 FM 92.3 (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán 92.3 fm, adult MP3 192 kbps
Cumbias Inmortales Corsan cumbias, exitos MP3
VIVE 106.1 (Morelia) - 106.1 FM - XHSCCN-FM - RM Morelia - Morelia, Michoacán 106.1 fm, 80s en español MP3 128 kbps
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.9 (Salvatierra) - 92.9 FM - XHFAC-FM - Radiorama Bajío - Salvatierra, Guanajuato 92.9 fm, entretenimiento MP3
Radio - Melodie folk music MP3 128 kbps
MIX 101.7 (Morelia) - 101.7 FM - XHEMM-FM - Grupo ACIR - Morelia, Michoacán 101.7, 101.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
radio-calico (US) musik, pop. OGG
91.5 FM (Morelia) - XHMRL-FM - Grupo Marmor - Morelia, Michoacán 91.5 fm, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Radio fórmula (Morelos) - 106.9 FM [Cuernavaca, Morelos] music, news AAC
BUENISIIMA 88.5 FM - CUERNAVACA banda, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
STEREO 100 99.9 (Morelia) - 99.9 FM - XHSCHP-FM - FH Comunicadores de Michoacán - Morelia/Tarímbaro, Michoacán 99.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
INFINITO 92.3 (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán 92.3 fm, adult MP3 192 kbps
EXA FM 95.7 (Cuernavaca) - 95.7 FM - XHCT-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, Morelos 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio-EarthRites (US) - AAC 224 kbps
radio ranchito - MP3 128 kbps
Radio - Classical Minnesota Public Radio (US) - AAC+ 48 kbps
EXA FM 89.3 (Morelia) - 89.3 FM - XHKW-FM - Grupo CB - Morelia, Michoacán 89.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
La Ley 106.3 - MP3 128 kbps
La Más Picuda (Cuernavaca) - 94.9 FM - XHSW-FM - Radiorama - Cuernavaca, MO 94.9, 94.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Morelos 100.1 informativa, noticias MP3 64 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Cuautla) - 104.5 FM - XHCU-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cuautla, MO 104.5, 104.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
Exa FM Cuernavaca - 95.7 FM - XHCT-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, MO 95.7, 95.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
Mundo (Cuernavaca) - 96.5 FM - XHJMG-FM - Grupo Mundo Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, MO 1980's, 1980s MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Cuernavaca - 96.5 FM - XHJMG-FM - Grupo Mundo Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, Morelos 96.5 fm, cuernavaca MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Cuernavaca - 97.3 FM - XHVZ-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, MO 97.3, 97.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
Stereo Vida (Cuernavaca) - 90.3 FM - XHJPA-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 90.3 fm, adulto MP3
Arroba FM (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama - Cuernavaca, Morelos 93.3 fm, @fm MP3
100.3 la ley (US) - MP3 48 kbps

Libraries in Huandacareo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Pública La Joyita0.0

Farmers Markets in Huandacareo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Oxxo

Stadiums & Teams in Huandacareo

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Airports Near Huandacareo

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo Sofía-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
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Huandacareo

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro Gerentologico

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 Huandacareo

What is the population of Huandacareo?

Huandacareo has a population of 6,736 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4,374 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Huandacareo?

Huandacareo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.3 inches.

How is the job market in Huandacareo?

The job market in Huandacareo is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 216 business establishments in the area.

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