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La Tepuza, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

La Tepuza is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 687. Elevation: 5,554 ft (1,693 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

687 Population 13/sq mi density
5,554 ft Elevation 1,693 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
26.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population687
Density13/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain26.0 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation5,554 ft (1,693 m)
Population687
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation5,554 ft (1,693 m)
Coordinates20.1850°, -101.9253°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation26.0 inches (659 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Tepuza

La Tepuza is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 687. The city sits at an elevation of 5,554 feet (1,693 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 22 business establishments.

Income: La Tepuza vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)22

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Tepuza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 26.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,554 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above Mexico avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,554 ft (1,693 m)
Area51.2 sq mi (132.7 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates20.1850°N, 101.9253°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.0"
32% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

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 M4.8 132 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 85 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 120 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 105 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 115 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 150 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 116 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 85 km
Mar 8, 2007 6 km E of Apatzingán, Mexico M4.1 129 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 85 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 70 km
Jan 28, 2011 3 km SSE of Lombardía, Mexico M4.1 118 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 60 km
Dec 18, 2001 7 km NE of La Huacana, Mexico M4.1 131 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 92 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 81 km
Apr 7, 2003 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico M4.0 90 km
May 19, 2006 4 km NNW of Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Mexico M4.0 139 km
Apr 2, 2003 1 km SSW of Tacátzcuaro, Mexico M3.9 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 285 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 272 km
2021 Rick Category 2 181 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 260 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 287 km
1996 Alma Category 2 248 km
1996 Boris Category 1 168 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 276 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 256 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 262 km
1984 Odile Category 1 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 42 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 192 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in
July 66°F (19°C) 7.6 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 6.4 in
September 67°F (19°C) 5.0 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
December 60°F (15°C) 0.3 in

La Tepuza has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 58°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near La Tepuza

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Catedral de la Música 91.7 FM banda, entretenimiento 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 La Tepuza

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "José Hernández Moreno"0.0
Biblioteca UNIVA0.0

Farmers Markets in La Tepuza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hidalgo
Mercado Municipal "Gildardo Magaña"

Stadiums & Teams in La Tepuza

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Tepuza

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo de Campo CortésSmall Airport
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio SitioSmall Airport
Aeródromo El TepozánSmall Airport
Aeródromo SofíaSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)Small Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha 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 La Tepuza

What is the population of La Tepuza?

La Tepuza has a population of 687 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 51.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Tepuza?

La Tepuza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.0 inches.

How is the job market in La Tepuza?

The job market in La Tepuza is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 22 business establishments in the area.

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