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La Tinaja, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

La Tinaja is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 581. Elevation: 6,959 ft (2,121 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

581 Population 5/sq mi density
6,959 ft Elevation 2,121 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
38.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population581
Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.6%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain38.5 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation6,959 ft (2,121 m)
Population581
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation6,959 ft (2,121 m)
Coordinates19.7249°, -102.4031°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation38.5 inches (978 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Tinaja

La Tinaja is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 581. The city sits at an elevation of 6,959 feet (2,121 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 19 business establishments.

Income: La Tinaja vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in La Tinaja

La Tinaja 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
La Tinaja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,959 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above Mexico avg
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,959 ft (2,121 m)
Area119.3 sq mi (309.1 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates19.7249°N, 102.4031°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.5"
1% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.46"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

140 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 143 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 138 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 100 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 100 km
Jun 16, 2019 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M5.1 144 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 97 km
Mar 20, 1993 8 km SSE of Villa Victoria, Mexico M5.1 150 km
May 11, 2021 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M5.0 112 km
Mar 20, 2006 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.9 139 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 85 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 107 km
Apr 11, 2021 15 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.7 122 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 123 km
Jun 1, 1992 20 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M4.7 137 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 143 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 138 km
Jan 26, 2009 28 km WSW of Tumbiscatío de Ruiz, Mexico M4.5 144 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 137 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 109 km
May 3, 1992 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.5 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 271 km
2023 Lidia Category 2 254 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 201 km
2021 Rick Category 2 126 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 240 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 226 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 278 km
2011 Jova Category 2 275 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 216 km
2009 Andres Category 1 266 km
2006 John Category 4 289 km
1996 Alma Category 2 192 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 205 km
1996 Boris Category 1 116 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 246 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 197 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 185 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 264 km
1984 Odile Category 1 249 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 147 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (70 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 70 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 130 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (14°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 0.2 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 6.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 8.5 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 8.0 in
September 65°F (19°C) 6.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.5 in

La Tinaja has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 56°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.5") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near La Tinaja

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LOS40 Uruapan - 93.7 FM - XHENI-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Uruapan, Michoacán 93.7 fm, américa MP3
Catedral de la Música 91.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
CANDELA 91.1 (Uruapan) - 91.1 FM - XHFN-FM - Cadena RASA - Uruapan, Michoacán 91.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
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 Tinaja

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Minucipal0.0

Farmers Markets in La Tinaja

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Tangancicuaro
Mercado Municipal
Nuevo Mercado Hidalgo

Stadiums & Teams in La Tinaja

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Tinaja

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
Aerofumigaciones Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Aerosam AirportSmall Airport
And Port AirportSmall Airport
Apatzingán - Pablo L. Sidar AirportAZGSmall Airport
Calderitas AirportSmall Airport
Carlos Díaz Becerril AirportSmall Airport
El Cobano AirportSmall Airport
El Fenix AirportSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Farías AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Curva AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza I AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
La Raya AirportSmall Airport
Loma Blanca AirportSmall Airport
Los Barajas AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez de Gorongoros AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Pista Aérea CadenasSmall Airport
Silva 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 Tinaja

What is the population of La Tinaja?

La Tinaja has a population of 581 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 119.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Tinaja?

La Tinaja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.5 inches.

How is the job market in La Tinaja?

The job market in La Tinaja is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 19 business establishments in the area.

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