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Las Cieneguitas, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Las Cieneguitas is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 1,335. Elevation: 5,203 ft (1,586 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,335 Population 13/sq mi density
5,203 ft Elevation 1,586 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
26.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,335
Density13/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain26.0 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation5,203 ft (1,586 m)
Population1,335
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation5,203 ft (1,586 m)
Coordinates20.2472°, -102.2445°
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 Las Cieneguitas

Las Cieneguitas is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 1,335. The city sits at an elevation of 5,203 feet (1,586 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 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 43 business establishments.

Income: Las Cieneguitas vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)43

Business (County)

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Commute & Transportation

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Climate in Las Cieneguitas

Las Cieneguitas 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
Las Cieneguitas 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 5,203 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

Elevation5,203 ft (1,586 m)
Area104.5 sq mi (270.6 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates20.2472°N, 102.2445°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.0"
32% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.83"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

50 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 M5.3 144 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 147 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 138 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 142 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 149 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 81 km
Feb 7, 1998 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico M4.4 150 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 106 km
Oct 4, 2017 9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico M4.3 141 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 149 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 117 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 77 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 71 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 124 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 118 km
Jan 28, 2011 3 km SSE of Lombardía, Mexico M4.1 126 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 76 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 58 km
Mar 8, 2007 6 km E of Apatzingán, Mexico M4.1 129 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 251 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 256 km
2021 Rick Category 2 183 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 286 km
2015 Patricia Category 4 226 km
2011 Jova Category 2 288 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 268 km
1996 Alma Category 2 250 km
1996 Boris Category 1 172 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 261 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 295 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 238 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 236 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (68 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 68 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°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 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 6.1 in
July 66°F (19°C) 7.8 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 6.9 in
September 69°F (21°C) 5.1 in
October 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in

Las Cieneguitas has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 58°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and March the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Las Cieneguitas

5 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
ARANDAS FM 107.3 (Arandas) - 107.3 FM - XHARDJ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Arandas, Jalisco 107.3 fm, américa MP3 40 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 Las Cieneguitas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
biblioteca el carmen0.0
Biblioteca Publica El Carmen0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "José Hernández Moreno"0.0
Biblioteca UNIVA0.0
José Ma. Morelos y Pavón0.0

Farmers Markets in Las Cieneguitas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Megabastos Zamora
Mercado de Las Cuatro Esquinas
Mercado Municipal "Gildardo Magaña"

Stadiums & Teams in Las Cieneguitas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Las Cieneguitas

11 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
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 Las Cieneguitas

What is the population of Las Cieneguitas?

Las Cieneguitas has a population of 1,335 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 104.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Las Cieneguitas?

Las Cieneguitas 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 Las Cieneguitas?

The job market in Las Cieneguitas is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 43 business establishments in the area.

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