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Pátzcuaro, Mexico

Full City Profile

55,298 Population 329/sq mi density
7,060 ft Elevation 2,152 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
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. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above US 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 US 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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