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Tafetán, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Tafetán is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 1,784. Elevation: 3,045 ft (928 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,784 Population 6/sq mi density
3,045 ft Elevation 928 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
39.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,784
Density6/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.8%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain39.2 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation3,045 ft (928 m)
Population1,784
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation3,045 ft (928 m)
Coordinates19.4188°, -100.9076°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation39.2 inches (996 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tafetán

Tafetán is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 1,784. The city sits at an elevation of 3,045 feet (928 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 57 business establishments.

Income: Tafetán vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)57

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tafetán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 72°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 39.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,045 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average71.0°F
31% above Mexico avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,045 ft (928 m)
Area299.8 sq mi (776.6 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates19.4188°N, 100.9076°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"
3% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.76"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

241 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 M6.5 110 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 139 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 145 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 132 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 104 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 142 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 131 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 149 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 88 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 95 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 92 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 143 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 104 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 90 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 124 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 127 km
Mar 3, 2019 6 km SW of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.1 121 km
Jun 16, 2019 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M5.1 131 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 140 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 2 263 km
2023 Otis Category 5 202 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 285 km
2021 Rick Category 2 172 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 298 km
1996 Alma Category 2 223 km
1996 Boris Category 1 158 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 286 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 282 km
1984 Odile Category 2 248 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 69 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 100 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 126 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
April 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
May 77°F (25°C) 1.4 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 6.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 9.8 in Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 8.7 in
September 71°F (22°C) 7.2 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest

Tafetán has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 66°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.8") and December the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Tafetán

27 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
Cumbias Inmortales Corsan cumbias, exitos MP3
VIVE 106.1 (Morelia) - 106.1 FM - XHSCCN-FM - RM Morelia - Morelia, Michoacán 106.1 fm, 80s en español MP3 128 kbps
Radio - Melodie folk music 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 fórmula (Morelos) - 106.9 FM [Cuernavaca, Morelos] music, news AAC
radio-calico (US) musik, pop. OGG
91.5 FM (Morelia) - XHMRL-FM - Grupo Marmor - Morelia, Michoacán 91.5 fm, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
BUENISIIMA 88.5 FM - CUERNAVACA banda, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
INFINITO 92.3 (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán 92.3 fm, adult MP3 192 kbps
STEREO 100 99.9 (Morelia) - 99.9 FM - XHSCHP-FM - FH Comunicadores de Michoacán - Morelia/Tarímbaro, Michoacán 99.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 89.3 (Morelia) - 89.3 FM - XHKW-FM - Grupo CB - Morelia, Michoacán 89.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Globo 95.9 (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3
Globo (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3
Radio-EarthRites (US) AAC 224 kbps
radio ranchito MP3 128 kbps
Radio - Classical Minnesota Public Radio (US) AAC+ 48 kbps
Arroba FM (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama - Cuernavaca, Morelos 93.3 fm, @fm MP3
EXA FM 95.7 (Cuernavaca) - 95.7 FM - XHCT-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, Morelos 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
La Más Picuda (Cuernavaca) - 94.9 FM - XHSW-FM - Radiorama - Cuernavaca, MO 94.9, 94.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Morelos 100.1 informativa, noticias MP3 64 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Cuautla) - 104.5 FM - XHCU-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cuautla, MO 104.5, 104.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
Exa FM Cuernavaca - 95.7 FM - XHCT-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, MO 95.7, 95.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
Mundo (Cuernavaca) - 96.5 FM - XHJMG-FM - Grupo Mundo Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, MO 1980's, 1980s MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Cuernavaca - 96.5 FM - XHJMG-FM - Grupo Mundo Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, Morelos 96.5 fm, cuernavaca MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Cuernavaca - 97.3 FM - XHVZ-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, MO 97.3, 97.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
Stereo Vida (Cuernavaca) - 90.3 FM - XHJPA-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 90.3 fm, adulto MP3

Airports Near Tafetán

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
CutzarondiroSmall Airport
El Baztán AirstripSmall 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 Tafetán

What is the population of Tafetán?

Tafetán has a population of 1,784 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 299.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tafetán?

Tafetán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.2 inches.

How is the job market in Tafetán?

Tafetán has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 57 business establishments in the area.

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