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Tanhuato de Guerrero, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Tanhuato de Guerrero is a small city in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 9,546. Elevation: 5,174 ft (1,577 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,546 Population 91/sq mi density
5,174 ft Elevation 1,577 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
17.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population9,546
Density91/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain17.0 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation5,174 ft (1,577 m)
Population9,546
Population Density91 / sq mi
Elevation5,174 ft (1,577 m)
Coordinates20.2849°, -102.3281°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation17.0 inches (433 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tanhuato de Guerrero

Tanhuato de Guerrero is a small city in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 9,546. The city sits at an elevation of 5,174 feet (1,577 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 305 business establishments.

Income: Tanhuato de Guerrero vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)305

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Tanhuato de Guerrero

Tanhuato de Guerrero 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
Tanhuato de Guerrero enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 70°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 17.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,174 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,174 ft (1,577 m)
Area104.5 sq mi (270.6 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates20.2849°N, 102.3281°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.0"
55% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.83"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 141 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 143 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 133 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 145 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 85 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 106 km
Oct 4, 2017 9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico M4.3 141 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 122 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 109 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 119 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 63 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 79 km
Mar 8, 2007 6 km E of Apatzingán, Mexico M4.1 134 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 82 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 99 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 48 km
Jan 28, 2011 3 km SSE of Lombardía, Mexico M4.1 132 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 78 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 95 km
Apr 28, 2003 19 km WSW of Jilotlán de los Dolores, Mexico M4.0 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 241 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 254 km
2021 Rick Category 2 187 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 281 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 217 km
2011 Jova Category 2 280 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 265 km
1996 Alma Category 2 254 km
1996 Boris Category 1 177 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 258 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 290 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 236 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 230 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (77 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 77 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
March 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
May 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 6.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 7.8 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 6.9 in
September 69°F (21°C) 5.1 in
October 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in

Tanhuato de Guerrero has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 60°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and March the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Tanhuato de Guerrero

5 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
ARANDAS FM 107.3 (Arandas) - 107.3 FM - XHARDJ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Arandas, Jalisco 107.3 fm, américa MP3 40 kbps
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

Libraries in Tanhuato de Guerrero

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
biblioteca el carmen0.0
Biblioteca Publica El Carmen0.0
José Ma. Morelos y Pavón0.0

Farmers Markets in Tanhuato de Guerrero

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Megabastos Zamora
Mercado de Las Cuatro Esquinas
Mercado Municipal La Barca

Gas Stations in Tanhuato de Guerrero

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #666515203

Airports Near Tanhuato de Guerrero

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo El TepozánSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tanhuato de Guerrero

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Santuario del Santo Cristo Milagroso

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 Tanhuato de Guerrero

What is the population of Tanhuato de Guerrero?

Tanhuato de Guerrero has a population of 9,546 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 91 people per square mile, spread across 104.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tanhuato de Guerrero?

Tanhuato de Guerrero enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.0 inches.

How is the job market in Tanhuato de Guerrero?

The job market in Tanhuato de Guerrero is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 305 business establishments in the area.

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