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Sahuayo de Morelos, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Sahuayo de Morelos is a mid-size city in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 64,431. Elevation: 5,223 ft (1,592 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

64,431 Population 1,227/sq mi density
5,223 ft Elevation 1,592 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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Full City Profile

People

Population64,431
Density1,227/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation5,223 ft (1,592 m)
Population64,431
Population Density1,227 / sq mi
Elevation5,223 ft (1,592 m)
Coordinates20.0570°, -102.7164°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation21.5 inches (546 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sahuayo de Morelos

Sahuayo de Morelos is a mid-size city in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 64,431. The city sits at an elevation of 5,223 feet (1,592 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 3 business establishments.

Income: Sahuayo de Morelos vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)3

Business (County)

Restaurants0
Healthcare0
Retail2

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Sahuayo de Morelos

Sahuayo de Morelos has an average annual temperature of 20.1°C (68°F). The hottest month is May (24.1°C), the coldest is Jan (16.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 705 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.5°C / 62°F 5.5° / 28.4° 1.9
Feb 18.1°C / 65°F 6.3° / 31.6° 7.8
Mar 20.8°C / 69°F 8.8° / 33.5° 2.3
Apr 22.6°C / 73°F 10.3° / 34.9° 5.0
May 24.1°C / 75°F 12.7° / 36.2° 22.2
Jun 23.2°C / 74°F 14.4° / 36.2° 99.8
Jul 20.9°C / 70°F 13.7° / 31.4° 189.2
Aug 20.3°C / 69°F 13.5° / 30° 169.8
Sep 20.1°C / 68°F 11.8° / 29.3° 134.7
Oct 19.3°C / 67°F 10.3° / 28.9° 52.1
Nov 18.5°C / 65°F 8.3° / 29° 11.7
Dec 16.7°C / 62°F 5.7° / 28.2° 8.3
Sahuayo de Morelos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,223 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,223 ft (1,592 m)
Area52.5 sq mi (136.0 km²)
Population Density1,227/sq mi
Coordinates20.0570°N, 102.7164°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.87"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

84 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 95 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 113 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 145 km
May 11, 2021 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M5.0 144 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 132 km
Apr 11, 2021 15 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.7 148 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 110 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 97 km
May 3, 1992 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.5 131 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km SE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.5 145 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 120 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 112 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 73 km
Jul 20, 2008 17 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.4 146 km
Feb 7, 1998 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico M4.4 120 km
Oct 4, 2017 9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico M4.3 106 km
Apr 28, 1992 11 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.3 148 km
Jan 11, 2011 2 km NE of Comala, Mexico M4.3 134 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 72 km
Jun 5, 2005 2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico M4.2 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

18 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 209 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 211 km
2021 Rick Category 2 168 km
2021 Nora Category 1 272 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 234 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 182 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 279 km
2011 Jova Category 2 239 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 219 km
2009 Andres Category 1 280 km
1996 Alma Category 2 231 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 213 km
1996 Boris Category 1 160 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 242 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 182 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 192 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 248 km
1984 Odile Category 1 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 135 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (104 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 104 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 112 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
March 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
May 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 6.7 in
July 69°F (20°C) 7.9 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.1 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in

Sahuayo de Morelos has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 61°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and March the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Sahuayo de Morelos

Institution Type Founded Website
CBTis No. 12 College
CECATI No. 64 College
CECyTEJ 9 College
Instituto Tecnológico de Jiquilpan University
Módulo Lázaro Cárdenas (Jocotepec) College
Modulo Quitupan (Jocotepec) College
Preparatoria Valle De Juarez College
Universidad de La Ciénega del Estado de Michoacán de Ocampo. University Visit →

Radio Stations near Sahuayo de Morelos

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Catedral de la Música 91.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
Candela (La Barca) - 104.7 FM - XHLB-FM - Cadena RASA - Jamay, Jalisco 104.7 fm, cadena rasa MP3
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 Sahuayo de Morelos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Gabino Ortiz0.0

Farmers Markets in Sahuayo de Morelos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Jiquilpan
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal La Barca

Banks in Sahuayo de Morelos

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Satander sucursal sahayo

Airports Near Sahuayo de Morelos

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport
Zapopan Air Force BaseSmall Airport
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sahuayo de Morelos

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Monumento a Cristo Rey
Parroquia de Guadalupe

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

Around Sahuayo de Morelos

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Supermarkets 2
Banks 1
Parks 10
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near Sahuayo de Morelos

1 places within 15 km

🗼 Lighthouses (1)
  • • El Faro de La Palma

🇲🇽 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 Sahuayo de Morelos

What is the population of Sahuayo de Morelos?

Sahuayo de Morelos has a population of 64,431 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1,227 people per square mile, spread across 52.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sahuayo de Morelos?

Sahuayo de Morelos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches.

How is the job market in Sahuayo de Morelos?

The job market in Sahuayo de Morelos is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 3 business establishments in the area.

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