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Tecario, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Tecario is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 2,549. Elevation: 5,899 ft (1,798 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,549 Population 8/sq mi density
5,899 ft Elevation 1,798 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
41.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,549
Density8/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain41.9 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation5,899 ft (1,798 m)
Population2,549
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation5,899 ft (1,798 m)
Coordinates19.2325°, -101.5449°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation41.9 inches (1,065 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tecario

Tecario is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 2,549. The city sits at an elevation of 5,899 feet (1,798 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 82 business establishments.

Income: Tecario vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)82

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tecario enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,899 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average62.7°F
16% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,899 ft (1,798 m)
Area316.9 sq mi (820.8 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates19.2325°N, 101.5449°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.9"
10% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

388 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 27, 2025.

May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 61 km
Dec 10, 1994 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico M6.5 123 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 101 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 87 km
Apr 22, 2013 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico M6.0 145 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 111 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 119 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 101 km
Jan 14, 1991 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico M5.5 135 km
Mar 11, 1993 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 109 km
Dec 1, 2000 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 142 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 65 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 81 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 88 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 109 km
Apr 27, 1995 23 km SSE of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.2 123 km
Mar 27, 2003 17 km S of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.2 121 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 87 km
Apr 11, 2000 18 km W of Arteaga, Mexico M5.2 139 km
Apr 14, 2010 7 km ESE of La Unión, Mexico M5.2 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 3 247 km
2023 Otis Category 5 215 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 228 km
2021 Rick Category 2 106 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 293 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 291 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 245 km
2009 Andres Category 1 279 km
2006 John Category 4 287 km
1996 Alma Category 2 164 km
1996 Boris Category 1 91 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 221 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 260 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 215 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 279 km
1984 Odile Category 2 201 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2013 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 145 km
1981 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 3 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (72 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 72 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 137 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 67°F (19°C) 8.0 in
July 65°F (18°C) 8.7 in Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 8.0 in
September 64°F (18°C) 7.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
November 60°F (16°C) 1.2 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.5 in

Tecario has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 57°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Tecario

28 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
LOS40 Uruapan - 93.7 FM - XHENI-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Uruapan, Michoacán 93.7 fm, américa MP3
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
91.5 FM (Morelia) - XHMRL-FM - Grupo Marmor - Morelia, Michoacán 91.5 fm, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Radio fórmula (Morelos) - 106.9 FM [Cuernavaca, Morelos] music, news AAC
STEREO 100 99.9 (Morelia) - 99.9 FM - XHSCHP-FM - FH Comunicadores de Michoacán - Morelia/Tarímbaro, Michoacán 99.9 fm, américa 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
La Más Picuda (Cuernavaca) - 94.9 FM - XHSW-FM - Radiorama - Cuernavaca, MO 94.9, 94.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
Radio-EarthRites (US) AAC 224 kbps
radio ranchito MP3 128 kbps
Radio - Classical Minnesota Public Radio (US) AAC+ 48 kbps
EXA FM 89.3 (Morelia) - 89.3 FM - XHKW-FM - Grupo CB - Morelia, Michoacán 89.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
EXA FM 95.7 (Cuernavaca) - 95.7 FM - XHCT-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, Morelos 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 48 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
Arroba FM (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama - Cuernavaca, Morelos 93.3 fm, @fm MP3
100.3 la ley (US) MP3 48 kbps
La Ley 106.3 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Tecario

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Nacional del Cobre

Airports Near Tecario

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
Carlos Díaz Becerril AirportSmall Airport
CutzarondiroSmall Airport
El Baztán AirstripSmall Airport
El Cobano AirportSmall Airport
El Fenix AirportSmall Airport
Huetamo AirportSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Curva AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza I AirportSmall Airport
Las Cruces AirstripSmall Airport
Los Barajas 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 Tecario

What is the population of Tecario?

Tecario has a population of 2,549 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 316.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tecario?

Tecario enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.9 inches.

How is the job market in Tecario?

The job market in Tecario is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 82 business establishments in the area.

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