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Plan de Ayala, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Plan de Ayala is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 510. Elevation: 4,259 ft (1,298 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

510 Population 2/sq mi density
4,259 ft Elevation 1,298 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
36.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population510
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.7%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain36.0 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation4,259 ft (1,298 m)
Population510
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation4,259 ft (1,298 m)
Coordinates19.5415°, -102.4876°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation36.0 inches (914 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Plan de Ayala

Plan de Ayala is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 510. The city sits at an elevation of 4,259 feet (1,298 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 16 business establishments.

Income: Plan de Ayala vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)16

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Plan de Ayala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 36.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,259 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,259 ft (1,298 m)
Area294.3 sq mi (762.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates19.5415°N, 102.4876°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

209 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 6, 2025.

Sep 19, 2022 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M7.6 130 km
Jan 11, 1997 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M7.2 150 km
Apr 11, 2012 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 148 km
May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 133 km
Aug 9, 2000 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 149 km
Jan 12, 2025 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico M6.2 148 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 121 km
Jan 29, 1990 28 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 141 km
Dec 1, 2000 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 149 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 85 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 80 km
Apr 11, 2000 18 km W of Arteaga, Mexico M5.2 133 km
May 21, 2004 51 km S of Aguililla, Mexico M5.2 145 km
Jun 16, 2019 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M5.1 131 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 84 km
Feb 6, 2004 48 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M5.1 149 km
Mar 20, 1993 8 km SSE of Villa Victoria, Mexico M5.1 129 km
May 11, 2021 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M5.0 90 km
Mar 20, 2006 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.9 127 km
Sep 20, 2022 33 km SSE of Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares, Mexico M4.9 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

21 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 250 km
2023 Lidia Category 2 255 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 180 km
2021 Rick Category 2 107 km
2021 Nora Category 1 296 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 220 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 226 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 259 km
2013 Erick Category 1 287 km
2011 Jova Category 2 270 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 197 km
2009 Andres Category 1 244 km
2006 John Category 4 267 km
1996 Alma Category 2 172 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 183 km
1996 Boris Category 1 98 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 226 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 184 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 165 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 250 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.1 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 56 130 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 131 km
2022 MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 2 131 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (85 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 85 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 119 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
May 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 6.6 in
July 69°F (21°C) 8.2 in Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 7.6 in
September 69°F (20°C) 6.5 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.8 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in

Plan de Ayala has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 61°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.2") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Plan de Ayala

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 94.3 (Apatzingán) - 94.3 FM - XHCJ-FM - Cadena RASA - Apatzingán, Michoacán 94.3 fm, américa MP3
LOS40 Uruapan - 93.7 FM - XHENI-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Uruapan, Michoacán 93.7 fm, américa MP3
Candela (Apatzingán) - 95.1 FM / 1340 AM - XHAPM-FM / XEAPM-AM - Cadena RASA - Apatzingán, Michoacán 1340 am, 95.1 fm 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
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

Libraries in Plan de Ayala

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Minucipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Plan de Ayala

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Stadiums & Teams in Plan de Ayala

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Plan de Ayala

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
Aerofumigaciones Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Aerosam AirportSmall Airport
And Port AirportSmall Airport
Apatzingán - Pablo L. Sidar AirportAZGSmall Airport
Calderitas AirportSmall Airport
El Cobano AirportSmall Airport
El Fenix AirportSmall Airport
Farías AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Curva AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza I AirportSmall Airport
La Raya AirportSmall Airport
Loma Blanca AirportSmall Airport
Los Barajas AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez de Gorongoros AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Pista Aérea CadenasSmall Airport
Silva AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall 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 Plan de Ayala

What is the population of Plan de Ayala?

Plan de Ayala has a population of 510 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 294.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Plan de Ayala?

Plan de Ayala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.0 inches.

How is the job market in Plan de Ayala?

The job market in Plan de Ayala is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 16 business establishments in the area.

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