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Ojo de Agua, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Ojo de Agua is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 907. Elevation: 5,230 ft (1,594 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

907 Population 17/sq mi density
5,230 ft Elevation 1,594 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
31.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population907
Density17/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain31.2 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation5,230 ft (1,594 m)
Population907
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation5,230 ft (1,594 m)
Coordinates20.1021°, -102.7579°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation31.2 inches (792 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ojo de Agua

Ojo de Agua is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 907. The city sits at an elevation of 5,230 feet (1,594 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 29 business establishments.

Income: Ojo de Agua vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)29

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Ojo de Agua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 31.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,230 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,230 ft (1,594 m)
Area52.5 sq mi (136.0 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates20.1021°N, 102.7579°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.2"
18% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.87"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

74 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 117 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 96 km
May 11, 2021 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M5.0 149 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 139 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 110 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 98 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 119 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km SE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.5 147 km
May 3, 1992 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.5 137 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 106 km
Feb 7, 1998 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico M4.4 125 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 80 km
Jan 11, 2011 2 km NE of Comala, Mexico M4.3 133 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 77 km
Oct 4, 2017 9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico M4.3 111 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 71 km
Jun 5, 2005 2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico M4.2 109 km
Aug 1, 1994 5 km NNE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.2 138 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 66 km
Feb 17, 2004 19 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M4.2 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

18 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 203 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 214 km
2021 Rick Category 2 174 km
2021 Nora Category 1 268 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 232 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 177 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 280 km
2011 Jova Category 2 234 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 221 km
2009 Andres Category 1 282 km
1996 Alma Category 2 237 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 215 km
1996 Boris Category 1 167 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 241 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 181 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 194 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 247 km
1984 Odile Category 1 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 133 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (109 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 109 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 111 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
March 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
May 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 6.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 7.9 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.1 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in

Ojo de Agua has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 61°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Ojo de Agua

4 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
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 Ojo de Agua

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Antropología e Historia de Ocotlán

Libraries in Ojo de Agua

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Gabino Ortiz0.0

Farmers Markets in Ojo de Agua

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Jiquilpan
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal La Barca

Airports Near Ojo de Agua

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez AirportSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport
Zapopan Air Force BaseSmall Airport
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan 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 Ojo de Agua

What is the population of Ojo de Agua?

Ojo de Agua has a population of 907 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 52.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ojo de Agua?

Ojo de Agua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.2 inches.

How is the job market in Ojo de Agua?

The job market in Ojo de Agua is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 29 business establishments in the area.

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