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Las Ranas, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Las Ranas is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 1,047. Elevation: 6,781 ft (2,067 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,047 Population 3/sq mi density
6,781 ft Elevation 2,067 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
27.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,047
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain27.3 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation6,781 ft (2,067 m)
Population1,047
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation6,781 ft (2,067 m)
Coordinates20.2075°, -101.4793°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation27.3 inches (694 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Las Ranas

Las Ranas is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 1,047. The city sits at an elevation of 6,781 feet (2,067 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 34 business establishments.

Income: Las Ranas vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)34

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Las Ranas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 27.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,781 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above Mexico avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,781 ft (2,067 m)
Area347.4 sq mi (899.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates20.2075°N, 101.4793°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"
28% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.89"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 148 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 130 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 116 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 139 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 71 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 142 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 121 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 121 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 96 km
Jan 28, 2011 3 km SSE of Lombardía, Mexico M4.1 133 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 136 km
Dec 18, 2001 7 km NE of La Huacana, Mexico M4.1 136 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 49 km
Apr 7, 2003 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico M4.0 131 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 103 km
Apr 7, 2003 1 km E of Los Limones, Mexico M3.9 128 km
Jul 16, 2000 12 km WNW of La Huacana, Mexico M3.9 142 km
Apr 2, 2003 1 km SSW of Tacátzcuaro, Mexico M3.9 124 km
Dec 18, 2001 5 km NNW of La Huacana, Mexico M3.9 138 km
Sep 13, 2004 17 km N of Tazumbo, Mexico M3.9 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Rick (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rick Category 2 198 km
1996 Alma Category 2 264 km
1996 Boris Category 1 184 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (49 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 49 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 157 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
July 63°F (17°C) 6.9 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 6.4 in
September 65°F (19°C) 4.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
December 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in

Las Ranas has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 56°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Las Ranas

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2025 FM 92.3 (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán 92.3 fm, adult MP3 192 kbps
VIVE 106.1 (Morelia) - 106.1 FM - XHSCCN-FM - RM Morelia - Morelia, Michoacán 106.1 fm, 80s en español MP3 128 kbps
RADIO LOBO 106.3 (Irapuato) - 106.3 FM - XHITO-FM - Grupo Radar - Irapuato, Guanajuato 106.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
LA PERRONA 92.5 (Irapuato) - 92.5 FM - XHSAG-FM - Grupo El Salmantino - Irapuato, Guanajuato 92.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
91.5 FM (Morelia) - XHMRL-FM - Grupo Marmor - Morelia, Michoacán 91.5 fm, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
radio-calico (US) musik, pop. OGG
MIX 101.7 (Morelia) - 101.7 FM - XHEMM-FM - Grupo ACIR - Morelia, Michoacán 101.7, 101.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
W RADIO 107.9 (Irapuato) - 107.9 FM - XHWE-FM - Radio Grupo Antonio Contreras - Irapuato, Guanajuato 107.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Radio-EarthRites (US) - AAC 224 kbps
radio alegria moroleon MP3 96 kbps
Love - 90.1 FM [Chihuahua, Chihuahua] music, news MP3 96 kbps
EXA FM 93.5 (Irapuato) - 93.5 FM - XHNY-FM - Irapuato, Guanajuato 93.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
RADAR 94.3 (Irapuato) - 94.3 FM - XHJTA-FM - Grupo Radar - Irapuato, Guanajuato 94.3 fm, contemporary hits radio AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Las Ranas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Hidalgo

Libraries in Las Ranas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Jaime Torres Bodet0.0

Farmers Markets in Las Ranas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hidalgo

Stadiums & Teams in Las Ranas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Las Ranas

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo de Campo Cortés-Small Airport
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio Sitio-Small Airport
Aeródromo El Tepozán-Small Airport
Aeródromo Sofía-Small Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)-Small Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal Airport-Small Airport
La Piedad Airport-Small Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Las Ranas

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CAISES Abasolo
IMSS
ISSSTE

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 Ranas

What is the population of Las Ranas?

Las Ranas has a population of 1,047 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 347.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Las Ranas?

Las Ranas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.3 inches.

How is the job market in Las Ranas?

The job market in Las Ranas is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 34 business establishments in the area.

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