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Melchor Ocampo, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Melchor Ocampo is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 657. Elevation: 2,139 ft (652 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

657 Population 1/sq mi density
2,139 ft Elevation 652 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
37.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population657
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.2%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain37.6 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation2,139 ft (652 m)
Population657
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation2,139 ft (652 m)
Coordinates19.0352°, -101.2582°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation37.6 inches (954 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Melchor Ocampo

Melchor Ocampo is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 657. The city sits at an elevation of 2,139 feet (652 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 21 business establishments.

Income: Melchor Ocampo vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.2%
94% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)21

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Melchor Ocampo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 37.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,139 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.9°F
39% above Mexico avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,139 ft (652 m)
Area595.9 sq mi (1,543.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates19.0352°N, 101.2582°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"
1% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.65"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

501 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 27, 2025.

Dec 10, 1994 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico M6.5 101 km
May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 53 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 124 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 84 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 120 km
Apr 22, 2013 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico M6.0 144 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 57 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 90 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 89 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 109 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 134 km
Jan 14, 1991 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico M5.5 121 km
Mar 11, 1993 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 102 km
Dec 1, 2000 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 148 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 47 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 54 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 39 km
Mar 27, 2003 17 km S of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.2 111 km
Apr 12, 2013 5 km NE of Pantla, Mexico M5.2 145 km
Feb 12, 1992 7 km NNE of Pantla, Mexico M5.2 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

18 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 299 km
2024 John Category 3 246 km
2023 Otis Category 5 180 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 229 km
2021 Rick Category 2 120 km
2015 Marty Category 1 289 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 288 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 259 km
2009 Andres Category 1 282 km
2006 John Category 4 282 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 280 km
1996 Alma Category 2 167 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 232 km
1996 Boris Category 1 106 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 264 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 228 km
1986 Agatha Category 1 289 km
1984 Odile Category 2 193 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 5 136 km
1985 MEXICO Earthquake 1.2 m 143 km
2013 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 144 km
1981 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 3 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (104 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 104 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 113 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 158 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 1.1 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in
July 76°F (24°C) 9.7 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 8.6 in
September 75°F (24°C) 7.1 in
October 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in

Melchor Ocampo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 70°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.7") and April the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Melchor Ocampo

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Ley 106.3 MP3 128 kbps
100.3 la ley (US) MP3 48 kbps

Airports Near Melchor Ocampo

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Carlos Díaz Becerril AirportSmall Airport
CutzarondiroSmall Airport
El Baztán AirstripSmall Airport
Huetamo AirportSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha AirportSmall Airport
Santa Barbara Municipal 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 Melchor Ocampo

What is the population of Melchor Ocampo?

Melchor Ocampo has a population of 657 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 595.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Melchor Ocampo?

Melchor Ocampo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.6 inches.

How is the job market in Melchor Ocampo?

The job market in Melchor Ocampo is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 21 business establishments in the area.

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