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Playa Azul, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Playa Azul is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 3,139. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

3,139 Population 10/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
45.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Playa Azul

Playa Azul is a beachside town in the Mexican state of Michoacán. The city lives from tourism and fishing. It is the southern terminus of Federal Highway 37, which connects it with the state of San Luis Potosí.

People

Population3,139
Density10/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain45.6 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population3,139
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates17.9826°, -102.3503°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation45.6 inches (1,159 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Playa Azul

Playa Azul is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 3,139. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 100 business establishments.

Income: Playa Azul vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)100

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Playa Azul has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above Mexico avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area303.0 sq mi (784.7 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates17.9826°N, 102.3503°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.24"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

959 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 11, 2025.

Sep 19, 2022 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M7.6 83 km
Jan 11, 1997 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M7.2 50 km
Sep 22, 2022 55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M6.8 71 km
Dec 10, 1994 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico M6.5 104 km
May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 111 km
Apr 11, 2012 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 45 km
Aug 9, 2000 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 28 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 94 km
Jan 12, 2025 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico M6.2 122 km
Jan 1, 2004 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico M6.1 124 km
Apr 22, 2013 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico M6.0 21 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 135 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 101 km
Apr 18, 2002 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico M5.9 143 km
Sep 20, 2022 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.8 141 km
Jan 1, 2004 13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico M5.7 126 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 137 km
Apr 23, 1996 30 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico M5.6 131 km
Jan 16, 1997 33 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M5.5 37 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

40 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Flossie (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Flossie Category 1 241 km
2024 John Category 1 85 km
2023 Otis Category 5 219 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 65 km
2022 Blas Category 1 284 km
2021 Rick Category 2 30 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 297 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 175 km
2017 Max Category 1 271 km
2015 Marty Category 1 154 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 130 km
2014 Polo Category 1 282 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 178 km
2013 Erick Category 1 157 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 193 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 111 km
2010 Frank Category 1 290 km
2009 Andres Category 1 118 km
2006 John Category 4 126 km
2003 Olaf Category 1 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1985 MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 9,500 30 km
1979 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 5 115 km
1985 MEXICO Earthquake 1.2 m 77 km
1973 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 56 88 km
2022 MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 2 83 km
2013 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 21 km
1981 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 3 30 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 0.5 in
February 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
March 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Coldest
April 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 0.7 in
June 83°F (28°C) 5.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 9.8 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 9.7 in
September 83°F (28°C) 12.2 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.9 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in

Playa Azul has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in March to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.2") and April the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Playa Azul

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
EL KUINO 96.1 (La Piedad) - 96.1 FM - XHPLPM-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - La Piedad, Michoacán 96.1 fm, américa MP3 24 kbps

Libraries in Playa Azul

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Álvaro Obregón0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Álvaro Obregón0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Guacamayas0.0
Guacamayas0.0

Farmers Markets in Playa Azul

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Lázaro Cárdenas
Mercado Cuahutémoc
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Playa Azul

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel La Loma
Hotel Playa Azul
Hotel Vidamar

Restaurants in Playa Azul

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Martita

Gas Stations in Playa Azul

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #1425957858
PEMEX E07615

Airports Near Playa Azul

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lázaro Cárdenas AirportLZCMedium Airport
Tototan AirstripSmall Airport
Tumbiscatio AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Playa Azul

16 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Análisis clínicos Curie
Análisis clínicos del doctor Simi
Celia
Centro de Salid
Centro de Salud Lázaro Cárdenas
Clínica de ojos Loreto
Clínica del pie
Clínica Fátima
Gabinete de rayos X
Laboratorio de análisis clínicos Melchor Ocampo
Laboratorio de análisis clínicos Melchor Ocampo
Laboratorio de diagnóstico clínico y microbiológico Lázaro Cárdenas
Médica Rontgen
Morelia
Purépecha
Santa Lucía Torre Médica

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 Playa Azul

What is the population of Playa Azul?

Playa Azul has a population of 3,139 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 303.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Playa Azul?

Playa Azul has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.6 inches.

How is the job market in Playa Azul?

The job market in Playa Azul is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 100 business establishments in the area.

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