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San Lucas, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

San Lucas is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 3,085. Elevation: 984 ft (300 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,085 Population 4/sq mi density
984 ft Elevation 300 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
39.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About San Lucas

San Lucas

San Lucas is a municipality in the Mexican state of Michoacán.

People

Population3,085
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.8%

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain39.3 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Population3,085
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Coordinates18.5911°, -100.7847°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation39.3 inches (999 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Lucas

San Lucas is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 3,085. The city sits at an elevation of 984 feet (300 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 99 business establishments.

Income: San Lucas vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)99

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Lucas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 265 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 39.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 984 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.5°F
51% above Mexico avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Area841.7 sq mi (2,179.9 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates18.5911°N, 100.7847°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
4% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

796 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 M7.2 134 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 112 km
May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 87 km
Dec 10, 1994 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico M6.5 81 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 55 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 85 km
Jan 1, 2004 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico M6.1 134 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 51 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 45 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 148 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 78 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 105 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 49 km
Jan 1, 2004 13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico M5.7 142 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 146 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 142 km
Jan 14, 1991 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico M5.5 115 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 63 km
Jul 11, 1998 18 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico M5.5 146 km
Mar 31, 1993 6 km NNW of San Luis de La Loma, Mexico M5.5 142 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 3 228 km
2024 John Category 3 177 km
2023 Otis Category 5 112 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 224 km
2021 Rick Category 2 149 km
2017 Max Category 1 251 km
2015 Marty Category 1 267 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 244 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 271 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 288 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 287 km
2009 Andres Category 1 284 km
2006 John Category 4 277 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 211 km
1996 Alma Category 2 183 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 242 km
1996 Boris Category 1 126 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 256 km
1992 Virgil Category 4 245 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 5 101 km
1985 MEXICO Earthquake 1.2 m 127 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 134 km
1981 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 3 148 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (106 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 106 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 122 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 173 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in
April 87°F (30°C) 0.2 in
May 89°F (31°C) 1.1 in Warmest
June 85°F (29°C) 7.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 8.8 in
September 80°F (27°C) 8.3 in
October 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
November 80°F (26°C) 0.4 in
December 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in

San Lucas has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 78°F in January to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.3") and February the driest (0.1").

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Schools in San Lucas

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
José María Morelos
Colegio de Estudios Científicos y Tecnológicos del Estado de Michoacán No 8
Secundaria Técnica No. 18
Escuela de Educación Especial
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Radio Stations near San Lucas

1 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

Museums in San Lucas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
fosiles

Libraries in San Lucas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in San Lucas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Plaza
Mercado del Oro
Merza Antonio Castillo

Restaurants in San Lucas

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Peregrino

Cafes in San Lucas

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafetería

Theatres in San Lucas

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Municipal

Breweries in San Lucas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervezas Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma

Airports Near San Lucas

5 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Lucas

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Convento de Monjas
Explanada Religiosa

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 Lucas

What is the population of San Lucas?

San Lucas has a population of 3,085 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 841.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Lucas?

San Lucas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.3 inches.

How is the job market in San Lucas?

The job market in San Lucas is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 99 business establishments in the area.

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