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Tamándaro, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Tamándaro is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 1,469. Elevation: 5,269 ft (1,606 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

1,469 Population 31/sq mi density
5,269 ft Elevation 1,606 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,469
Density31/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.2%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation5,269 ft (1,606 m)
Population1,469
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation5,269 ft (1,606 m)
Coordinates19.9490°, -102.2850°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation21.5 inches (546 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tamándaro

Tamándaro is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 1,469. The city sits at an elevation of 5,269 feet (1,606 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 47 business establishments.

Income: Tamándaro vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)47

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Tamándaro

Tamándaro has an average annual temperature of 21°C (70°F). The hottest month is May (24.4°C), the coldest is Dec (17.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 741 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.2°C / 63°F 7.1° / 27.2° 11.7
Feb 18.6°C / 65°F 8.1° / 29° 16.1
Mar 20.4°C / 69°F 9.6° / 31.2° 2.3
Apr 22.8°C / 73°F 12.2° / 33.5° 2.9
May 24.4°C / 76°F 14.4° / 34.4° 38.6
Jun 24.2°C / 76°F 16.2° / 32.1° 126.8
Jul 22.5°C / 73°F 15.2° / 29.9° 177.2
Aug 22.5°C / 73°F 15.2° / 29.8° 171.7
Sep 22.3°C / 72°F 15° / 29.6° 133.4
Oct 21.2°C / 70°F 12.6° / 29.8° 42.0
Nov 18.9°C / 66°F 9° / 28.8° 13.0
Dec 17.1°C / 63°F 6.8° / 27.4° 5.6
Tamándaro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,269 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,269 ft (1,606 m)
Area47.1 sq mi (121.9 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates19.9490°N, 102.2850°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.03"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 127 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 122 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 116 km
May 11, 2021 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M5.0 140 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 105 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 143 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 127 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 149 km
May 29, 2022 20 km ESE of Aguililla, Mexico M4.5 147 km
May 3, 1992 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.5 120 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 129 km
Jul 20, 2008 17 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.4 150 km
Feb 7, 1998 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico M4.4 118 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 48 km
May 21, 1997 9 km SW of Poturo, Mexico M4.3 146 km
Aug 6, 2001 9 km SSW of Poturo, Mexico M4.3 149 km
Jun 11, 2001 11 km SSE of Cupuán del Río, Mexico M4.3 142 km
Apr 28, 1992 11 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.3 149 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 75 km
Oct 4, 2017 9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico M4.3 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 298 km
2023 Lidia Category 2 255 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 228 km
2021 Rick Category 2 150 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 265 km
2015 Patricia Category 4 229 km
2011 Jova Category 2 284 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 242 km
2009 Andres Category 1 293 km
1996 Alma Category 2 217 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 233 km
1996 Boris Category 1 139 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 272 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 217 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 211 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 284 km
1984 Odile Category 1 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (57 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 57 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 148 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in
February 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
March 65°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
May 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 6.1 in
July 69°F (20°C) 8.0 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 7.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
December 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Tamándaro has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 60°F in December to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Tamándaro

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Catedral de la Música 91.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
Candela (La Barca) - 104.7 FM - XHLB-FM - Cadena RASA - Jamay, Jalisco 104.7 fm, cadena rasa MP3
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 Tamándaro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de la Ciudad de Zamora

Libraries in Tamándaro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Luis González COLMICH0.0
Biblioteca Publica Municipal Martínez de Navarrete0.0

Farmers Markets in Tamándaro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Megabastos Zamora
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Tangancicuaro
Mercado del Carmen
Mercado del Valle
Mercado Hidalgo
Nuevo Mercado Hidalgo

Stadiums & Teams in Tamándaro

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tamándaro

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
Aerofumigaciones Lopez AirportSmall Airport
And Port AirportSmall Airport
Carlos Díaz Becerril AirportSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez de Gorongoros AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha AirportSmall Airport
Pista Aérea CadenasSmall Airport
Silva 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 Tamándaro

What is the population of Tamándaro?

Tamándaro has a population of 1,469 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 47.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tamándaro?

Tamándaro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches.

How is the job market in Tamándaro?

The job market in Tamándaro is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 47 business establishments in the area.

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