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Nahuatzen, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Nahuatzen is a small city in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 10,283. Elevation: 7,923 ft (2,415 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,283 Population 85/sq mi density
7,923 ft Elevation 2,415 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
56.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Nahuatzen

Nahuatzen

Nahuatzen is a municipality in the Mexican state of Michoacán. It is located approximately 75 kilometres (47 mi) west of the state capital of Morelia.

People

Population10,283
Density85/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.2%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain56.8 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation7,923 ft (2,415 m)
Population10,283
Population Density85 / sq mi
Elevation7,923 ft (2,415 m)
Coordinates19.6543°, -101.9170°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation56.8 inches (1,443 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nahuatzen

Nahuatzen is a small city in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 10,283. The city sits at an elevation of 7,923 feet (2,415 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 329 business establishments.

Income: Nahuatzen vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)329

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Nahuatzen

Nahuatzen has an average annual temperature of 19.5°C (67°F). The hottest month is May (23°C), the coldest is Jan (16.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 710 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.5°C / 62°F 7.1° / 27.8° 1.9
Feb 17.9°C / 64°F 7.5° / 30.3° 7.6
Mar 20.2°C / 68°F 9.2° / 32.3° 1.9
Apr 21.8°C / 71°F 11° / 34° 4.0
May 23°C / 73°F 12.8° / 34.7° 18.9
Jun 21.8°C / 71°F 14.2° / 34.1° 97.0
Jul 20.2°C / 68°F 14.1° / 29.7° 186.5
Aug 19.7°C / 67°F 13.9° / 28.5° 163.3
Sep 19.6°C / 67°F 12.6° / 28.6° 140.9
Oct 19°C / 66°F 10.8° / 28.2° 69.2
Nov 18.3°C / 65°F 9.1° / 28.2° 11.7
Dec 16.7°C / 62°F 7.2° / 27.4° 6.8
Nahuatzen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 56.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,923 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,923 ft (2,415 m)
Area121.5 sq mi (314.7 km²)
Population Density85/sq mi
Coordinates19.6543°N, 101.9170°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.8"
50% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.06"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

156 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 M6.5 113 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 146 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 129 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 149 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 147 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 124 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 142 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 138 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 148 km
Mar 3, 2019 6 km SW of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.1 145 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 80 km
Jun 16, 2019 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M5.1 121 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 144 km
May 11, 2021 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M5.0 130 km
Mar 20, 2006 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.9 113 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 74 km
Feb 5, 2012 7 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.8 143 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 143 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 108 km
Apr 11, 2021 15 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.7 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 275 km
2023 Otis Category 4 276 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 234 km
2021 Rick Category 2 124 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 278 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 276 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 250 km
2009 Andres Category 1 292 km
1996 Alma Category 2 191 km
1996 Boris Category 1 110 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 231 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 275 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 219 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 245 km
1984 Odile Category 2 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 28 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 177 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.0 in
February 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in
March 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in Warmest
June 64°F (18°C) 7.3 in
July 61°F (16°C) 9.1 in Wettest
August 62°F (16°C) 8.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 7.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
November 56°F (13°C) 1.2 in
December 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Nahuatzen has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 53°F in December to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Nahuatzen

7 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
La Ley 106.3 MP3 128 kbps
100.3 la ley (US) MP3 48 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

Museums in Nahuatzen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura de Zacapu
La Huátapera
La Huátapera
Museo Regional La Huatápera
Museo Regional La Huatápera
Smaller house in the world
Smaller house in the world

Libraries in Nahuatzen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Justo Cierra0.0

Farmers Markets in Nahuatzen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Colonial La Charanda
Mercado de Abastos Gral Pueblita
Mercado de Antojitos
Mercado Zona Poniente
Vasco De Quiroga

Stadiums & Teams in Nahuatzen

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio de Béisbol Héroe de Nacozari
Estadio Hermanos López Rayón

Airports Near Nahuatzen

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
Apatzingán - Pablo L. Sidar AirportAZGSmall Airport
Carlos Díaz Becerril AirportSmall Airport
CutzarondiroSmall Airport
El Cobano AirportSmall Airport
El Fenix AirportSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Curva AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza I AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Los Barajas AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha AirportSmall Airport
Pista Aérea CadenasSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Nahuatzen

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Consultorio médico
Consultorio médico

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 Nahuatzen

What is the population of Nahuatzen?

Nahuatzen has a population of 10,283 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 85 people per square mile, spread across 121.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nahuatzen?

Nahuatzen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 56.8 inches.

How is the job market in Nahuatzen?

The job market in Nahuatzen is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 329 business establishments in the area.

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