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San Nicolás, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

San Nicolás is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 600. Elevation: 6,234 ft (1,900 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

600 Population 2/sq mi density
6,234 ft Elevation 1,900 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
27.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population600
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain27.3 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation6,234 ft (1,900 m)
Population600
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation6,234 ft (1,900 m)
Coordinates20.1772°, -101.5182°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation27.3 inches (694 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Nicolás

San Nicolás is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 600. The city sits at an elevation of 6,234 feet (1,900 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 19 business establishments.

Income: San Nicolás vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Nicolás enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 27.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,234 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above Mexico avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,234 ft (1,900 m)
Area347.4 sq mi (899.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates20.1772°N, 101.5182°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"
28% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 147 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 143 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 150 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 130 km
May 26, 2014 20 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.5 148 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 111 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 134 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 143 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 74 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 147 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 116 km
Dec 18, 2001 7 km NE of La Huacana, Mexico M4.1 131 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 91 km
Mar 8, 2007 6 km E of Apatzingán, Mexico M4.1 147 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 45 km
Jan 28, 2011 3 km SSE of Lombardía, Mexico M4.1 128 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 116 km
May 5, 1997 23 km SSE of Turicato, Mexico M4.1 148 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 133 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Rick (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rick Category 2 194 km
1996 Alma Category 2 259 km
1996 Boris Category 1 179 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (44 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 44 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 158 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 65°F (19°C) 0.2 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
July 63°F (17°C) 7.1 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 6.4 in
September 67°F (19°C) 5.0 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in

San Nicolás has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 56°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near San Nicolás

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2025 FM 92.3 (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán 92.3 fm, adult MP3 192 kbps
VIVE 106.1 (Morelia) - 106.1 FM - XHSCCN-FM - RM Morelia - Morelia, Michoacán 106.1 fm, 80s en español MP3 128 kbps
RADIO LOBO 106.3 (Irapuato) - 106.3 FM - XHITO-FM - Grupo Radar - Irapuato, Guanajuato 106.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio - Melodie folk music MP3 128 kbps
91.5 FM (Morelia) - XHMRL-FM - Grupo Marmor - Morelia, Michoacán 91.5 fm, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 107.9 (Irapuato) - 107.9 FM - XHWE-FM - Radio Grupo Antonio Contreras - Irapuato, Guanajuato 107.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
MIX 101.7 (Morelia) - 101.7 FM - XHEMM-FM - Grupo ACIR - Morelia, Michoacán 101.7, 101.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
radio-calico (US) musik, pop. OGG
STEREO 100 99.9 (Morelia) - 99.9 FM - XHSCHP-FM - FH Comunicadores de Michoacán - Morelia/Tarímbaro, Michoacán 99.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
INFINITO 92.3 (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán 92.3 fm, adult MP3 192 kbps
EXA FM 89.3 (Morelia) - 89.3 FM - XHKW-FM - Grupo CB - Morelia, Michoacán 89.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio-EarthRites (US) AAC 224 kbps
radio ranchito MP3 128 kbps
radio alegria moroleon MP3 96 kbps
Love - 90.1 FM [Chihuahua, Chihuahua] music, news MP3 96 kbps
EXA FM 93.5 (Irapuato) - 93.5 FM - XHNY-FM - Irapuato, Guanajuato 93.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio - Classical Minnesota Public Radio (US) AAC+ 48 kbps

Libraries in San Nicolás

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Jaime Torres Bodet0.0

Airports Near San Nicolás

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo de Campo CortésSmall Airport
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio SitioSmall Airport
Aeródromo El TepozánSmall Airport
Aeródromo SofíaSmall Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)Small Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha 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 Nicolás

What is the population of San Nicolás?

San Nicolás has a population of 600 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 347.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Nicolás?

San Nicolás enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.3 inches.

How is the job market in San Nicolás?

The job market in San Nicolás is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 19 business establishments in the area.

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