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Jiquilpan de Juárez, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Jiquilpan de Juárez is a small city in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 24,233. Elevation: 5,243 ft (1,598 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

24,233 Population 5,702/sq mi density
5,243 ft Elevation 1,598 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population24,233
Density5,702/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation5,243 ft (1,598 m)
Population24,233
Population Density5,702 / sq mi
Elevation5,243 ft (1,598 m)
Coordinates19.9917°, -102.7184°
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 Jiquilpan de Juárez

Jiquilpan de Juárez is a small city in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 24,233. The city sits at an elevation of 5,243 feet (1,598 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 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 775 business establishments.

Income: Jiquilpan de Juárez vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)775

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Jiquilpan de Juárez

Jiquilpan de Juárez has an average annual temperature of 20.1°C (68°F). The hottest month is May (24.1°C), the coldest is Jan (16.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 705 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.5°C / 62°F 5.5° / 28.4° 1.9
Feb 18.1°C / 65°F 6.3° / 31.6° 7.8
Mar 20.8°C / 69°F 8.8° / 33.5° 2.3
Apr 22.6°C / 73°F 10.3° / 34.9° 5.0
May 24.1°C / 75°F 12.7° / 36.2° 22.2
Jun 23.2°C / 74°F 14.4° / 36.2° 99.8
Jul 20.9°C / 70°F 13.7° / 31.4° 189.2
Aug 20.3°C / 69°F 13.5° / 30° 169.8
Sep 20.1°C / 68°F 11.8° / 29.3° 134.7
Oct 19.3°C / 67°F 10.3° / 28.9° 52.1
Nov 18.5°C / 65°F 8.3° / 29° 11.7
Dec 16.7°C / 62°F 5.7° / 28.2° 8.3
Jiquilpan de Juárez 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 5,243 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

Elevation5,243 ft (1,598 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.0 km²)
Population Density5,702/sq mi
Coordinates19.9917°N, 102.7184°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) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

94 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 89 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 107 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 139 km
May 11, 2021 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M5.0 137 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 126 km
Apr 11, 2021 15 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.7 140 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 105 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 148 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 92 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 117 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km SE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.5 139 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 116 km
May 3, 1992 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.5 124 km
May 29, 2022 20 km ESE of Aguililla, Mexico M4.5 148 km
Jul 20, 2008 17 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.4 139 km
Feb 7, 1998 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico M4.4 113 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 67 km
Apr 14, 2005 21 km SSE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.3 148 km
Jan 11, 2011 2 km NE of Comala, Mexico M4.3 129 km
Apr 28, 1992 11 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.3 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 299 km
2023 Lidia Category 4 211 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 205 km
2021 Rick Category 2 161 km
2021 Nora Category 1 271 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 229 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 184 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 273 km
2011 Jova Category 2 239 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 214 km
2009 Andres Category 1 274 km
2006 John Category 4 298 km
1996 Alma Category 2 224 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 207 km
1996 Boris Category 1 154 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 238 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 178 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 186 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 245 km
1984 Odile Category 1 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 132 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 139 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (103 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 103 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 108 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
February 62°F (16°C) 0.3 in
March 65°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 6.6 in
July 69°F (20°C) 7.8 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 6.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Jiquilpan de Juárez has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in December to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Jiquilpan de Juárez

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lucía de la Paz
Colegio Colón de Jiquilpan
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Radio Stations near Jiquilpan de Juárez

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

Libraries in Jiquilpan de Juárez

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Gabino Ortiz0.0

Farmers Markets in Jiquilpan de Juárez

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Jiquilpan
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Jiquilpan de Juárez

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palmira

Monuments in Jiquilpan de Juárez

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lucía de la Paz
Monumento al General Lázaro Cárdenas

Banks in Jiquilpan de Juárez

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banamex
BBVA

Gyms in Jiquilpan de Juárez

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Unidad Deportiva

Airports Near Jiquilpan de Juárez

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan AirportSmall 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 Jiquilpan de Juárez

What is the population of Jiquilpan de Juárez?

Jiquilpan de Juárez has a population of 24,233 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5,702 people per square mile, spread across 4.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jiquilpan de Juárez?

Jiquilpan de Juárez 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 Jiquilpan de Juárez?

The job market in Jiquilpan de Juárez is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 775 business establishments in the area.

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