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Salguero, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Salguero is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 1,347. Elevation: 942 ft (287 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).

1,347 Population 19/sq mi density
942 ft Elevation 287 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
35.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Salguero

Salguero is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Carlos Salguero (1955–2006), Argentine footballer
Cassandra Salguero (2003–2024), Mexican beach soccer player
Elizabeth Salguero, Bolivian politician
Felipe Salguero, Mexican professional boxer
Gabriel Salguero, Argentinian footballer
Gerónimo Salguero (1774—1847), Argentine statesman and lawyer
Gloria Salguero Gross (1941–2015), Salvadoran politician and businesswoman
Gustavo Adolfo Espina Salguero (1946—2024), Guatemalan politician
José Antonio Salguero, Spanish footballer
Laura Salguero, Spanish footballer
Olinda Salguero, Guatemalan activist
Rafael Salguero, Guatemalan football administrator
Salvador Salguero (swimmer), Salvadoran swimmer
Armando Salguero, Cuban-American journalist

People

Population1,347
Density19/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.8%

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain35.0 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation942 ft (287 m)
Population1,347
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation942 ft (287 m)
Coordinates18.4104°, -100.6273°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation35.0 inches (889 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Salguero

Salguero is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 1,347. The city sits at an elevation of 942 feet (287 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 43 business establishments.

Income: Salguero vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)43

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Salguero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 84°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 35.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 942 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average83.6°F
55% above Mexico avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation942 ft (287 m)
Area72.4 sq mi (187.6 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates18.4104°N, 100.6273°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.33"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

995 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Apr 18, 2014 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M7.2 119 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 97 km
Dec 10, 1994 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico M6.5 86 km
May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 107 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 131 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 29 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 97 km
Jan 1, 2004 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico M6.1 125 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 27 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 128 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 134 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 131 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 62 km
Apr 18, 2002 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico M5.9 147 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 87 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 79 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 52 km
Jan 1, 2004 13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico M5.7 132 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 126 km
Apr 23, 1996 30 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico M5.6 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 203 km
2024 John Category 3 151 km
2023 Otis Category 5 86 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 218 km
2021 Rick Category 2 156 km
2017 Max Category 1 228 km
2015 Marty Category 1 261 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 224 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 261 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 269 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 295 km
2009 Andres Category 1 285 km
2006 John Category 4 277 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 185 km
1996 Alma Category 2 193 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 244 km
1996 Boris Category 1 129 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 252 km
1992 Virgil Category 4 252 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 241 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 5 96 km
1985 MEXICO Earthquake 1.2 m 127 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 118 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (117 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 117 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 120 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 174 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in
February 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
March 84°F (29°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 88°F (31°C) 0.2 in
May 90°F (32°C) 1.1 in Warmest
June 86°F (30°C) 8.2 in
July 84°F (29°C) 9.3 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 9.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in
October 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Salguero has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 79°F in December to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Salguero

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ALTAMIX 91.9 (Ciudad Altamirano) - 91.9 FM - XHSCBP-FM - Altamiradio Comunicaciones, A.C. - Ciudad Altamirano, Guerrero 91.9 fm, altamix AAC+ 48 kbps
LA INIGUALABLE 91.3 (Amatepec) - 91.3 FM - XHPAMM-FM - Amatepec, Estado de México 91.3 fm, amatepec MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Salguero

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
fosiles

Libraries in Salguero

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Salguero

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Plaza
Mercado del Oro
Merza Antonio Castillo

Breweries in Salguero

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervezas Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma

Airports Near Salguero

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeroclub Valle de Bravo AirportSmall Airport
El Baztán AirstripSmall Airport
Huetamo AirportSmall Airport
Santa Barbara Municipal 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 Salguero

What is the population of Salguero?

Salguero has a population of 1,347 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 72.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Salguero?

Salguero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches.

How is the job market in Salguero?

The job market in Salguero is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 43 business establishments in the area.

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