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San Miguel el Alto (El Puerto), Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

San Miguel el Alto (El Puerto) is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 612. Elevation: 8,543 ft (2,604 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

612 Population 8/sq mi density
8,543 ft Elevation 2,604 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
18.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population612
Density8/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain18.4 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation8,543 ft (2,604 m)
Population612
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation8,543 ft (2,604 m)
Coordinates19.8461°, -100.2586°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation18.4 inches (467 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Miguel el Alto (El Puerto)

San Miguel el Alto (El Puerto) is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 612. The city sits at an elevation of 8,543 feet (2,604 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 20 business establishments.

Income: San Miguel el Alto (El Puerto) vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Miguel el Alto (El Puerto) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,543 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above Mexico avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,543 ft (2,604 m)
Area73.7 sq mi (190.9 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates19.8461°N, 100.2586°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.60"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

87 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 132 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 70 km
Jul 17, 2007 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico M4.3 145 km
Aug 14, 2000 23 km SSW of Carácuaro, Mexico M4.2 150 km
Oct 10, 2011 10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.2 144 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 63 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 38 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 136 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 141 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 106 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 144 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 127 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 123 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 43 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 47 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km SW of Zacapuato, Mexico M3.9 141 km
Mar 17, 2003 3 km SE of San Pedro Limón, Mexico M3.8 143 km
Jul 5, 2002 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico M3.8 85 km
Apr 16, 2005 2 km WNW of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico M3.8 143 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 287 km
2023 Otis Category 4 239 km
2021 Rick Category 2 255 km
2021 Grace Category 1 277 km
1996 Boris Category 1 240 km
1993 Gert Category 2 247 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 50 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 97 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 146 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 156 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 174 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 185 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
February 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in
March 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 5.4 in
July 68°F (20°C) 7.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 7.0 in
September 62°F (16°C) 5.2 in
October 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in Coldest

San Miguel el Alto (El Puerto) has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 55°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and March the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near San Miguel el Alto (El Puerto)

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ESENCIA RADIO 107.1 (Zitácuaro) - 107.1 FM - XHETA-FM - Grupo Radio Zitácuaro - Zitácuaro, Michoacán 107.1 fm, américa MP3
FANTASÍA W RADIO 89.1 - 89.1 FM - XHZTM-FM - Zitácuaro, Michoacán 89.1 fm, concesión social MP3 128 kbps
Cadena Azul (Atlacomulco) - 95.7 FM - XHATF-FM - Grupo Rotativo - Atlacomulco, Estado de México 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana 90.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
CADENA AZUL 95.7 (Atlacomulco) - 95.7 FM - XHATF-FM - Grupo Rotativo - Atlacomulco, Estado de México 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Globo (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3
Globo 95.9 (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3
Digital 80s Radio hi nrg, high energy AAC+ 128 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana 92.3FM MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 90.5 (Acámbaro) - 90.5 FM - XHVW-FM - Organización Radiofónica de Acámbaro - Acámbaro, Guanajuato 90.5 fm, acámbaro AAC+ 64 kbps

Libraries in San Miguel el Alto (El Puerto)

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Digital San José del Rincón0.0

Farmers Markets in San Miguel el Alto (El Puerto)

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de animales Solis
Mercado Miguel Hidalgo
Mercado Municipal San Juan

Airports Near San Miguel el Alto (El Puerto)

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adolfo López Mateos International AirportTLCLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeroclub Valle de Bravo AirportSmall Airport
Quinta Palos 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 San Miguel el Alto (El Puerto)

What is the population of San Miguel el Alto (El Puerto)?

San Miguel el Alto (El Puerto) has a population of 612 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 73.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Miguel el Alto (El Puerto)?

San Miguel el Alto (El Puerto) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.4 inches.

How is the job market in San Miguel el Alto (El Puerto)?

The job market in San Miguel el Alto (El Puerto) is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 20 business establishments in the area.

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