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Punta del Agua, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Punta del Agua is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 917. Elevation: 902 ft (275 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

917 Population 2/sq mi density
902 ft Elevation 275 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
29.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population917
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.2%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain29.2 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation902 ft (275 m)
Population917
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation902 ft (275 m)
Coordinates19.0944°, -102.6675°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation29.2 inches (742 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Punta del Agua

Punta del Agua is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 917. The city sits at an elevation of 902 feet (275 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 29 business establishments.

Income: Punta del Agua vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.2%
94% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)29

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Punta del Agua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 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 29.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 902 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above Mexico avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation902 ft (275 m)
Area491.7 sq mi (1,273.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates19.0944°N, 102.6675°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.2"
23% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.81"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

467 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 77 km
Jan 11, 1997 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M7.2 98 km
Sep 22, 2022 55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M6.8 97 km
May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 121 km
Apr 11, 2012 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 96 km
Aug 9, 2000 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 102 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 147 km
Jan 12, 2025 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico M6.2 99 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 145 km
Apr 22, 2013 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico M6.0 124 km
Sep 20, 2022 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.8 131 km
Feb 20, 2013 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.6 126 km
Jan 16, 1997 33 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M5.5 111 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 86 km
Mar 11, 1993 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 127 km
Jan 29, 1990 28 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 92 km
Dec 1, 2000 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 105 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 149 km
Jun 16, 2001 31 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M5.3 115 km
Jul 31, 2006 23 km SW of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico M5.3 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 200 km
2023 Otis Category 5 294 km
2023 Lidia Category 4 270 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 133 km
2021 Rick Category 2 67 km
2021 Nora Category 1 277 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 179 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 239 km
2015 Marty Category 1 279 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 217 km
2013 Erick Category 1 235 km
2012 Bud Category 1 299 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 291 km
2011 Jova Category 2 261 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 154 km
2009 Andres Category 1 194 km
2006 John Category 4 214 km
1996 Alma Category 2 125 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 133 km
1996 Boris Category 1 66 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1818 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 13.9 m 2,000 134 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 144 km
1985 MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 9,500 102 km
1973 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 56 77 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 101 km
2022 MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 2 77 km
2013 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 124 km
1981 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 3 128 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 57 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (110 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 110 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 128 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in
April 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 86°F (30°C) 0.7 in Warmest
June 85°F (30°C) 5.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.8 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 5.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in

Punta del Agua has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 76°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.8") and April the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Punta del Agua

2 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
Candela (Apatzingán) - 95.1 FM / 1340 AM - XHAPM-FM / XEAPM-AM - Cadena RASA - Apatzingán, Michoacán 1340 am, 95.1 fm MP3

Farmers Markets in Punta del Agua

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Airports Near Punta del Agua

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
Aerofumigaciones Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Aerosam AirportSmall Airport
Aguililla 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
La Curva AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza I AirportSmall Airport
La Raya AirportSmall Airport
Las Cruces AirstripSmall Airport
Loma Blanca AirportSmall Airport
Los Barajas AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez de Gorongoros AirportSmall Airport
Pablo L. Sidar AirportSmall Airport
Pista Aérea CadenasSmall Airport
Silva AirportSmall Airport
Tototan AirstripSmall Airport
Tumbiscatio AirportSmall 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 Punta del Agua

What is the population of Punta del Agua?

Punta del Agua has a population of 917 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 491.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Punta del Agua?

Punta del Agua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.2 inches.

How is the job market in Punta del Agua?

The job market in Punta del Agua is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 29 business establishments in the area.

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