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La Magdalena, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

La Magdalena is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 770. Elevation: 5,013 ft (1,528 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

770 Population 8/sq mi density
5,013 ft Elevation 1,528 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population770
Density8/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation5,013 ft (1,528 m)
Population770
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation5,013 ft (1,528 m)
Coordinates20.1875°, -102.6618°
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 La Magdalena

La Magdalena is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 770. The city sits at an elevation of 5,013 feet (1,528 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 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 25 business establishments.

Income: La Magdalena vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)25

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Magdalena 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 5,013 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

Elevation5,013 ft (1,528 m)
Area93.0 sq mi (240.7 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates20.1875°N, 102.6618°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

62 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 M5.3 110 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 129 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 143 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 124 km
May 3, 1992 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.5 145 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 111 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 107 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 133 km
Feb 7, 1998 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico M4.4 135 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 83 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 87 km
Jan 11, 2011 2 km NE of Comala, Mexico M4.3 147 km
Oct 4, 2017 9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico M4.3 121 km
Oct 25, 1992 1 km WSW of Tolimán, Mexico M4.2 148 km
Dec 6, 1991 21 km NE of Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares, Mexico M4.2 145 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 28 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 85 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 75 km
Jun 5, 2005 2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico M4.2 123 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 210 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 227 km
2021 Rick Category 2 181 km
2021 Nora Category 1 279 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 245 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 185 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 293 km
2011 Jova Category 2 244 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 234 km
2009 Andres Category 1 295 km
1996 Alma Category 2 245 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 228 km
1996 Boris Category 1 172 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 255 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 195 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 207 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 400 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (102 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 102 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 125 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 (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
May 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 6.6 in
July 69°F (20°C) 7.8 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 6.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in
October 69°F (20°C) 1.9 in
November 65°F (19°C) 0.4 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in

La Magdalena has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 61°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in La Magdalena

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
12 De Octubre
Luis Donaldo Colosio Murrieta
Primaria Rural Federal "12 de octubre"
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Radio Stations near La Magdalena

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 La Magdalena

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Antropología e Historia de Ocotlán

Libraries in La Magdalena

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
biblioteca el carmen0.0
Biblioteca Gonzalez Gallo0.0
Biblioteca Publica El Carmen0.0
Biblioteca Pública Gabino Ortiz0.0

Farmers Markets in La Magdalena

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Jiquilpan
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal La Barca

Clinics in La Magdalena

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Maltraña

Airports Near La Magdalena

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Aeródromo El TepozánSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal 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 La Magdalena

What is the population of La Magdalena?

La Magdalena has a population of 770 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 93.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Magdalena?

La Magdalena 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 La Magdalena?

The job market in La Magdalena is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 25 business establishments in the area.

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