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Istaro, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Istaro is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 1,567. Elevation: 6,155 ft (1,876 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,567 Population 5/sq mi density
6,155 ft Elevation 1,876 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
56.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,567
Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.4%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain56.8 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation6,155 ft (1,876 m)
Population1,567
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation6,155 ft (1,876 m)
Coordinates19.3281°, -101.7536°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation56.8 inches (1,443 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Istaro

Istaro is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 1,567. The city sits at an elevation of 6,155 feet (1,876 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 50 business establishments.

Income: Istaro vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)50

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Istaro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 56.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,155 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,155 ft (1,876 m)
Area308.8 sq mi (799.7 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates19.3281°N, 101.7536°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.8"
50% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.09"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

322 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 27, 2025.

Dec 10, 1994 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico M6.5 138 km
Aug 9, 2000 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 147 km
May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 73 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 114 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 106 km
Apr 22, 2013 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico M6.0 146 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 125 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 139 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 99 km
Jan 14, 1991 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico M5.5 145 km
Jan 29, 1990 28 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 144 km
Mar 11, 1993 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 116 km
Dec 1, 2000 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 140 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 84 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 103 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 110 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 143 km
Mar 27, 2003 17 km S of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.2 130 km
Apr 27, 1995 23 km SSE of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.2 134 km
Apr 11, 2000 18 km W of Arteaga, Mexico M5.2 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 2 247 km
2023 Otis Category 5 237 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 220 km
2021 Rick Category 2 99 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 277 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 292 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 235 km
2009 Andres Category 1 274 km
2006 John Category 4 285 km
1996 Alma Category 2 163 km
1996 Boris Category 1 84 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 213 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 254 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 205 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 257 km
1984 Odile Category 2 207 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2013 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 146 km
1981 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 3 143 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (58 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 58 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 158 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in Warmest
June 71°F (21°C) 7.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 9.1 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 8.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 7.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in

Istaro has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 54°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Istaro

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LOS40 Uruapan - 93.7 FM - XHENI-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Uruapan, Michoacán 93.7 fm, américa 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

Museums in Istaro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Interpretación Ruta Don Vasco
Museo Agrarista
Museo de las Artes e Industrias Populares
Museo Nacional del Cobre

Libraries in Istaro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Profesor Lucas Ortíz Benítez0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Gertrudis Bocanegra0.0

Farmers Markets in Istaro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado Municipal de Taretan
Mercado Tariakuri

Stadiums & Teams in Istaro

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Istaro

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
Apatzingán - Pablo L. Sidar AirportAZGSmall Airport
Carlos Díaz Becerril AirportSmall Airport
CutzarondiroSmall Airport
El Baztán AirstripSmall Airport
El Cobano AirportSmall Airport
El Fenix AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Curva AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza I AirportSmall Airport
Las Cruces AirstripSmall Airport
Los Barajas AirportSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha AirportSmall 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 Istaro

What is the population of Istaro?

Istaro has a population of 1,567 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 308.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Istaro?

Istaro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 56.8 inches.

How is the job market in Istaro?

The job market in Istaro is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 50 business establishments in the area.

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