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Pátzcuaro, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Pátzcuaro is a mid-size city in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 55,298. Elevation: 7,060 ft (2,152 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

55,298 Population 329/sq mi density
7,060 ft Elevation 2,152 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
33.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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Full City Profile

People

Population55,298
Density329/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain33.9 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation7,060 ft (2,152 m)
Population55,298
Population Density329 / sq mi
Elevation7,060 ft (2,152 m)
Coordinates19.5132°, -101.6100°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation33.9 inches (860 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pátzcuaro

Pátzcuaro is a mid-size city in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 55,298. The city sits at an elevation of 7,060 feet (2,152 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,770 business establishments.

Income: Pátzcuaro vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)1,770

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Pátzcuaro

Pátzcuaro 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
Pátzcuaro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,060 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,060 ft (2,152 m)
Area168.3 sq mi (435.9 km²)
Population Density329/sq mi
Coordinates19.5132°N, 101.6100°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.19"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

207 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 92 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 132 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 118 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 142 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 124 km
Mar 11, 1993 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 138 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 96 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 118 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 111 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 116 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 138 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 76 km
Mar 3, 2019 6 km SW of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.1 121 km
Jun 16, 2019 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M5.1 106 km
May 11, 2021 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M5.0 143 km
May 16, 2003 1 km S of Guayameo, Mexico M5.0 141 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 116 km
Mar 22, 2019 10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.9 144 km
Mar 20, 2006 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.9 97 km
Feb 5, 2012 7 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.8 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 2 272 km
2023 Otis Category 4 244 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 245 km
2021 Rick Category 2 125 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 299 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 260 km
2009 Andres Category 1 300 km
1996 Alma Category 2 188 km
1996 Boris Category 1 110 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 238 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 280 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 230 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 274 km
1984 Odile Category 2 230 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (40 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 40 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 143 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in
March 62°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
May 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 67°F (19°C) 6.3 in
July 62°F (17°C) 8.2 in Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 7.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 6.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in

Pátzcuaro has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 54°F in January to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.2") and March the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Pátzcuaro

Institution Type Founded Website
Colegio de Bachilleres College
Colegio de Bachilleres Plantel Huiramba College
CREFAL University
Instituto de Ecología, A.C. - Centro Regional del Bajío University Visit →
Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Pátzcuaro University
ITSPA College
Universidad Intercultural Indígena de Michoacán (UIIM) University
UVAQ College

Schools in Pátzcuaro

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Presidente Lopez Mateos
Preparatoria
Lázaro Cárdenas
Benito Juárez
Instituto Escuela Pátzcuaro
Centro Educativo Patzcuaro
Secundaría
Vasco de Quiroga
Socorro Diaz Barriga
Silviano Carrillo Cárdenas
Profr. Lucas Ortiz Benitez
Amado Nervo
Pedro a de Ibarra
Niño Artillero
Lic. Enrique Ramirez Miguel
Justo Sierra
Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez
Jose María Morelos y Pavon
Itzihuapa
Gertrudis Bocanegra
Francisco Jose Mugica Velazquez
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Radio Stations near Pátzcuaro

29 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
Cumbias Inmortales Corsan cumbias, exitos MP3
VIVE 106.1 (Morelia) - 106.1 FM - XHSCCN-FM - RM Morelia - Morelia, Michoacán 106.1 fm, 80s en español MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Uruapan - 93.7 FM - XHENI-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Uruapan, Michoacán 93.7 fm, américa MP3
Radio - Melodie folk music MP3 128 kbps
MIX 101.7 (Morelia) - 101.7 FM - XHEMM-FM - Grupo ACIR - Morelia, Michoacán 101.7, 101.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
radio-calico (US) musik, pop. OGG
Radio fórmula (Morelos) - 106.9 FM [Cuernavaca, Morelos] music, news AAC
91.5 FM (Morelia) - XHMRL-FM - Grupo Marmor - Morelia, Michoacán 91.5 fm, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
BUENISIIMA 88.5 FM - CUERNAVACA banda, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
STEREO 100 99.9 (Morelia) - 99.9 FM - XHSCHP-FM - FH Comunicadores de Michoacán - Morelia/Tarímbaro, Michoacán 99.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
INFINITO 92.3 (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán 92.3 fm, adult MP3 192 kbps
EXA FM 89.3 (Morelia) - 89.3 FM - XHKW-FM - Grupo CB - Morelia, Michoacán 89.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
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
Radio-EarthRites (US) AAC 224 kbps
radio ranchito MP3 128 kbps
100.3 la ley (US) MP3 48 kbps
Radio - Classical Minnesota Public Radio (US) AAC+ 48 kbps
Stereo Vida (Cuernavaca) - 90.3 FM - XHJPA-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 90.3 fm, adulto MP3
EXA FM 95.7 (Cuernavaca) - 95.7 FM - XHCT-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, Morelos 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
La Más Picuda (Cuernavaca) - 94.9 FM - XHSW-FM - Radiorama - Cuernavaca, MO 94.9, 94.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Morelos 100.1 informativa, noticias MP3 64 kbps
Arroba FM (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama - Cuernavaca, Morelos 93.3 fm, @fm MP3
La Bestia Grupera (Cuautla) - 104.5 FM - XHCU-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cuautla, MO 104.5, 104.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
Exa FM Cuernavaca - 95.7 FM - XHCT-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, MO 95.7, 95.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
Mundo (Cuernavaca) - 96.5 FM - XHJMG-FM - Grupo Mundo Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, MO 1980's, 1980s MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Cuernavaca - 96.5 FM - XHJMG-FM - Grupo Mundo Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, Morelos 96.5 fm, cuernavaca MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Cuernavaca - 97.3 FM - XHVZ-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, MO 97.3, 97.3 fm MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Pátzcuaro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Interpretación Ruta Don Vasco
Muse de Sitio Tzintzuntzan
Museo Agrarista
Museo de las Artes e Industrias Populares
Museo Nacional del Cobre
Quiosco

Libraries in Pátzcuaro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Gertrudis Bocanegra0.0

Farmers Markets in Pátzcuaro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado de los Martires
Mercado Tariakuri

Hotels in Pátzcuaro

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Lavanda
Hostal las rosas
Hotel Casa Báez
Hotel Los Escudos
Hotel Mision Patzcuaro Centro Historico
hotel parecía
Hotel Posada de la Salud
La Casa B&B
Posada de Don Vasco
Villa Patzcuaro Hotel & RV Park

Restaurants in Pátzcuaro

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa de Pátzcuaro
Don Alfredo
Don Rafa
La Surditora
Lupita
Restaurant La tradicion
Santo Huacal
Tekare

Cafes in Pátzcuaro

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café ITSPA
Chocolate Don Jenaro
Doña Domi
La gran calavera
Santo Milagro

Cinemas in Pátzcuaro

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinepolis

Theatres in Pátzcuaro

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Emperador Caltzontzin

Monuments in Pátzcuaro

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento a Vasco de Quiroga

Veterinaries in Pátzcuaro

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #3479259825

Bus Stations in Pátzcuaro

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Central Camionera de Pátzcuaro

Gas Stations in Pátzcuaro

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PEMEX
PEMEX

Banks in Pátzcuaro

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BANCOMER
BBVA - Bancomer

Shopping Malls in Pátzcuaro

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mercado

Gyms in Pátzcuaro

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sportivo

Stadiums & Teams in Pátzcuaro

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pátzcuaro

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
Carlos Díaz Becerril AirportSmall Airport
CutzarondiroSmall Airport
El Cobano AirportSmall Airport
El Fenix AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Curva AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza I AirportSmall Airport
Los Barajas AirportSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pátzcuaro

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basilica de Nuestra Señora de la Salud
El Calvario
El Hospitalito
El Sagrario
Iglesia Cruz Verde
Iglesia Niño Dios
La Compañía
Salon del Reino de los testigos di Geova
San Juan de Dios
Santuario de Guadalupe
Templo de San Francisco

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

Things to See Near Pátzcuaro

14 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (3)
  • • Angamuco City
  • • Yacatas de Tzintzuntzan
  • • Zona Arqueológica Ihuatzio
⛰️ Peaks (11)
  • • Cerro Blanco
  • • Cerro Colorado
  • • Cerro de San Miguel
  • • Cerro El Burro
  • • El Frijol
  • + 6 more

🇲🇽 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 Pátzcuaro

What is the population of Pátzcuaro?

Pátzcuaro has a population of 55,298 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 329 people per square mile, spread across 168.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pátzcuaro?

Pátzcuaro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.9 inches.

How is the job market in Pátzcuaro?

The job market in Pátzcuaro is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,770 business establishments in the area.

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