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Purépero de Echáiz, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Purépero de Echáiz is a small city in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 23,713. Elevation: 6,634 ft (2,022 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

23,713 Population 276/sq mi density
6,634 ft Elevation 2,022 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
26.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population23,713
Density276/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain26.0 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation6,634 ft (2,022 m)
Population23,713
Population Density276 / sq mi
Elevation6,634 ft (2,022 m)
Coordinates19.9103°, -102.0069°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation26.0 inches (659 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Purépero de Echáiz

Purépero de Echáiz is a small city in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 23,713. The city sits at an elevation of 6,634 feet (2,022 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 759 business establishments.

Income: Purépero de Echáiz vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)759

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Purépero de Echáiz

Purépero de Echáiz has an average annual temperature of 21°C (70°F). The hottest month is May (24.4°C), the coldest is Dec (17.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 741 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.2°C / 63°F 7.1° / 27.2° 11.7
Feb 18.6°C / 65°F 8.1° / 29° 16.1
Mar 20.4°C / 69°F 9.6° / 31.2° 2.3
Apr 22.8°C / 73°F 12.2° / 33.5° 2.9
May 24.4°C / 76°F 14.4° / 34.4° 38.6
Jun 24.2°C / 76°F 16.2° / 32.1° 126.8
Jul 22.5°C / 73°F 15.2° / 29.9° 177.2
Aug 22.5°C / 73°F 15.2° / 29.8° 171.7
Sep 22.3°C / 72°F 15° / 29.6° 133.4
Oct 21.2°C / 70°F 12.6° / 29.8° 42.0
Nov 18.9°C / 66°F 9° / 28.8° 13.0
Dec 17.1°C / 63°F 6.8° / 27.4° 5.6
Purépero de Echáiz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 26.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,634 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above Mexico avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,634 ft (2,022 m)
Area85.8 sq mi (222.3 km²)
Population Density276/sq mi
Coordinates19.9103°N, 102.0069°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.0"
32% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.19"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 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 M6.5 143 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 146 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 145 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 108 km
May 11, 2021 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M5.0 148 km
Mar 20, 2006 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.9 143 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 100 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 121 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 138 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 131 km
May 3, 1992 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.5 125 km
May 26, 2014 20 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.5 133 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 54 km
Feb 7, 1998 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico M4.4 128 km
Oct 4, 2017 9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico M4.3 124 km
Jun 11, 2001 11 km SSE of Cupuán del Río, Mexico M4.3 138 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 93 km
May 21, 1997 9 km SW of Poturo, Mexico M4.3 132 km
Aug 6, 2001 9 km SSW of Poturo, Mexico M4.3 134 km
Mar 13, 2007 7 km NE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.3 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 299 km
2023 Lidia Category 2 284 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 245 km
2021 Rick Category 2 149 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 285 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 258 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 262 km
1996 Alma Category 2 216 km
1996 Boris Category 1 136 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 247 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 291 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 230 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 243 km
1984 Odile Category 1 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 28 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 175 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 0.6 in
February 60°F (15°C) 0.2 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 8.2 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 7.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 6.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
December 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Purépero de Echáiz has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 58°F in December to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.2") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Purépero de Echáiz

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LOS40 Uruapan - 93.7 FM - XHENI-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Uruapan, Michoacán 93.7 fm, américa MP3
Catedral de la Música 91.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
La Ley 106.3 MP3 128 kbps
100.3 la ley (US) MP3 48 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

Museums in Purépero de Echáiz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura de Zacapu

Farmers Markets in Purépero de Echáiz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos Gral Pueblita
Mercado de Tangancicuaro

Gas Stations in Purépero de Echáiz

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #3659118914
Pemex

Stadiums & Teams in Purépero de Echáiz

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Airports Near Purépero de Echáiz

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
Aeródromo SofíaSmall Airport
And Port AirportSmall Airport
Carlos Díaz Becerril AirportSmall Airport
CutzarondiroSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha AirportSmall Airport
Pista Aérea CadenasSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Purépero de Echáiz

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de San Juan Bautista

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 Purépero de Echáiz

What is the population of Purépero de Echáiz?

Purépero de Echáiz has a population of 23,713 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 276 people per square mile, spread across 85.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Purépero de Echáiz?

Purépero de Echáiz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.0 inches.

How is the job market in Purépero de Echáiz?

The job market in Purépero de Echáiz is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 759 business establishments in the area.

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