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San Francisco Pichátaro, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

San Francisco Pichátaro is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 4,952. Elevation: 7,871 ft (2,399 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,952 Population 55/sq mi density
7,871 ft Elevation 2,399 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
56.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population4,952
Density55/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.6%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain56.8 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation7,871 ft (2,399 m)
Population4,952
Population Density55 / sq mi
Elevation7,871 ft (2,399 m)
Coordinates19.5727°, -101.8069°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation56.8 inches (1,443 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Francisco Pichátaro

San Francisco Pichátaro is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 4,952. The city sits at an elevation of 7,871 feet (2,399 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 158 business establishments.

Income: San Francisco Pichátaro vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)158

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Francisco Pichátaro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 56.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,871 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,871 ft (2,399 m)
Area90.5 sq mi (234.4 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates19.5727°N, 101.8069°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.8"
50% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.74"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

181 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 M6.5 101 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 142 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 133 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 123 km
Mar 11, 1993 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 143 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 128 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 111 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 145 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 135 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 133 km
Jun 16, 2019 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M5.1 111 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 73 km
Mar 3, 2019 6 km SW of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.1 132 km
May 11, 2021 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M5.0 131 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 130 km
Mar 20, 2006 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.9 103 km
Feb 5, 2012 7 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.8 130 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 143 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 70 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 2 270 km
2023 Otis Category 4 262 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 237 km
2021 Rick Category 2 120 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 283 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 290 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 251 km
2009 Andres Category 1 292 km
1996 Alma Category 2 186 km
1996 Boris Category 1 106 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 231 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 273 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 220 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 254 km
1984 Odile Category 2 233 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (31 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 31 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 164 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in
March 60°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in Warmest
June 65°F (18°C) 6.8 in
July 61°F (16°C) 8.7 in Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 8.5 in
September 62°F (17°C) 7.2 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.9 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in

San Francisco Pichátaro has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 54°F in January to 65°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near San Francisco Pichátaro

7 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
CANDELA 91.1 (Uruapan) - 91.1 FM - XHFN-FM - Cadena RASA - Uruapan, Michoacán 91.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
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 San Francisco Pichátaro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura de Zacapu
Centro de Interpretación Ruta Don Vasco
Muse de Sitio Tzintzuntzan
Museo Agrarista
Museo de las Artes e Industrias Populares
Museo Nacional del Cobre

Libraries in San Francisco Pichátaro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Profesor Lucas Ortíz Benítez0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Gertrudis Bocanegra0.0

Farmers Markets in San Francisco Pichátaro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos Gral Pueblita
Mercado Municipal de Taretan
Mercado Tariakuri

Stadiums & Teams in San Francisco Pichátaro

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio de Béisbol Héroe de Nacozari
Estadio Hermanos López Rayón

Airports Near San Francisco Pichátaro

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
Apatzingán - Pablo L. Sidar AirportAZGSmall Airport
Carlos Díaz Becerril AirportSmall Airport
CutzarondiroSmall Airport
El Cobano AirportSmall Airport
El Fenix AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Curva AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza I AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Los Barajas AirportSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall 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 San Francisco Pichátaro

What is the population of San Francisco Pichátaro?

San Francisco Pichátaro has a population of 4,952 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 90.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Francisco Pichátaro?

San Francisco Pichátaro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 56.8 inches.

How is the job market in San Francisco Pichátaro?

The job market in San Francisco Pichátaro is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 158 business establishments in the area.

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