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Ixtlán de los Hervores, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Ixtlán de los Hervores is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 4,573. Elevation: 5,059 ft (1,542 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,573 Population 95/sq mi density
5,059 ft Elevation 1,542 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Ixtlán de los Hervores

Ixtlán de los Hervores

Ixtlán de los Hervores, also known as Ixtlán, is a city in the Mexican state of Michoacán. It is located 29 kilometres (18 mi) from Jiquilpan by state highway 16 and 26 kilometres (16 mi) to the northeast of the city of Zamora by way of highway 35. It is about 80 miles (130 km) southeast of Guadalajara.

People

Population4,573
Density95/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.4%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation5,059 ft (1,542 m)
Population4,573
Population Density95 / sq mi
Elevation5,059 ft (1,542 m)
Coordinates20.1684°, -102.3942°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation21.5 inches (546 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ixtlán de los Hervores

Ixtlán de los Hervores is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 4,573. The city sits at an elevation of 5,059 feet (1,542 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 146 business establishments.

Income: Ixtlán de los Hervores vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)146

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Ixtlán de los Hervores

Ixtlán de los Hervores has an average annual temperature of 21°C (70°F). The hottest month is May (24.4°C), the coldest is Dec (17.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 741 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.2°C / 63°F 7.1° / 27.2° 11.7
Feb 18.6°C / 65°F 8.1° / 29° 16.1
Mar 20.4°C / 69°F 9.6° / 31.2° 2.3
Apr 22.8°C / 73°F 12.2° / 33.5° 2.9
May 24.4°C / 76°F 14.4° / 34.4° 38.6
Jun 24.2°C / 76°F 16.2° / 32.1° 126.8
Jul 22.5°C / 73°F 15.2° / 29.9° 177.2
Aug 22.5°C / 73°F 15.2° / 29.8° 171.7
Sep 22.3°C / 72°F 15° / 29.6° 133.4
Oct 21.2°C / 70°F 12.6° / 29.8° 42.0
Nov 18.9°C / 66°F 9° / 28.8° 13.0
Dec 17.1°C / 63°F 6.8° / 27.4° 5.6
Ixtlán de los Hervores enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,059 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,059 ft (1,542 m)
Area48.0 sq mi (124.4 km²)
Population Density95/sq mi
Coordinates20.1684°N, 102.3942°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.83"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

57 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 127 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 140 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 143 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 132 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 144 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 132 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 131 km
May 3, 1992 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.5 142 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 73 km
Feb 7, 1998 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico M4.4 137 km
Oct 4, 2017 9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico M4.3 126 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 91 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 109 km
Apr 16, 2007 13 km S of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.2 140 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 65 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 56 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 106 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 103 km
Jun 5, 2005 2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico M4.2 144 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 237 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 240 km
2021 Rick Category 2 175 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 268 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 212 km
2011 Jova Category 2 272 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 251 km
1996 Alma Category 2 241 km
1996 Boris Category 1 165 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 244 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 277 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 222 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 218 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 284 km
1984 Odile Category 1 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (76 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 76 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 147 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
March 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
May 75°F (24°C) 1.2 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 6.4 in
July 69°F (20°C) 7.8 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 6.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in

Ixtlán de los Hervores has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 61°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Ixtlán de los Hervores

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sec. Gral. Lic. Adolfo Lopez Mateos
Escuela Primaria Federal "José María Morelos y Pavon"
Colegio de Estudios Cientificos y Tecnológicos del Estado de Michoacán (CECyTE)
José Vasconcelos
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Radio Stations near Ixtlán de los Hervores

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Catedral de la Música 91.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
Candela (La Barca) - 104.7 FM - XHLB-FM - Cadena RASA - Jamay, Jalisco 104.7 fm, cadena rasa 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

Museums in Ixtlán de los Hervores

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de la Ciudad de Zamora

Libraries in Ixtlán de los Hervores

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
biblioteca el carmen0.0
Biblioteca Luis González COLMICH0.0
Biblioteca Publica El Carmen0.0
Biblioteca Publica Municipal Martínez de Navarrete0.0
José Ma. Morelos y Pavón0.0

Farmers Markets in Ixtlán de los Hervores

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Megabastos Zamora
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Las Cuatro Esquinas
Mercado del Carmen
Mercado del Valle
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Municipal La Barca
Nuevo Mercado Hidalgo

Stadiums & Teams in Ixtlán de los Hervores

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Airports Near Ixtlán de los Hervores

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo El TepozánSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal 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 Ixtlán de los Hervores

What is the population of Ixtlán de los Hervores?

Ixtlán de los Hervores has a population of 4,573 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 95 people per square mile, spread across 48.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ixtlán de los Hervores?

Ixtlán de los Hervores enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches.

How is the job market in Ixtlán de los Hervores?

The job market in Ixtlán de los Hervores is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 146 business establishments in the area.

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