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Tecomatán, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Tecomatán is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 1,096. Elevation: 5,016 ft (1,529 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

1,096 Population 14/sq mi density
5,016 ft Elevation 1,529 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Tecomatán

Tecomatan is a small town in the Mexican state of Michoacán. It is not very well known nationally, but the town is well known in its surrounding regions.

People

Population1,096
Density14/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation5,016 ft (1,529 m)
Population1,096
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation5,016 ft (1,529 m)
Coordinates20.1143°, -102.4965°
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 Tecomatán

Tecomatán is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 1,096. The city sits at an elevation of 5,016 feet (1,529 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 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 35 business establishments.

Income: Tecomatán vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Tecomatán

Tecomatán 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
Tecomatán 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 5,016 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

Elevation5,016 ft (1,529 m)
Area76.3 sq mi (197.5 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates20.1143°N, 102.4965°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.68"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

66 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 M5.3 129 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 115 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 140 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 129 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 132 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 143 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 126 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 119 km
May 3, 1992 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.5 136 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 69 km
Feb 7, 1998 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico M4.4 129 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 82 km
Oct 4, 2017 9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico M4.3 117 km
Feb 17, 2004 19 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M4.2 148 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 47 km
Apr 16, 2007 13 km S of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.2 134 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 93 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 93 km
Jun 5, 2005 2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico M4.2 132 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 229 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 229 km
2021 Rick Category 2 170 km
2021 Nora Category 1 295 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 256 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 203 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 299 km
2011 Jova Category 2 261 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 239 km
2009 Andres Category 1 297 km
1996 Alma Category 2 235 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 232 km
1996 Boris Category 1 160 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 265 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 205 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 211 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 271 km
1984 Odile Category 1 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (83 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 83 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 135 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 Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
March 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
May 74°F (24°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 6.4 in
July 69°F (20°C) 7.7 in Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 6.9 in
September 69°F (20°C) 5.2 in
October 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in

Tecomatán has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 61°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.7") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Tecomatán

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 Tecomatán

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de la Ciudad de Zamora

Libraries in Tecomatán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Luis González COLMICH0.0
Biblioteca Pública Gabino Ortiz0.0
Biblioteca Publica Municipal Martínez de Navarrete0.0
José Ma. Morelos y Pavón0.0

Farmers Markets in Tecomatán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Megabastos Zamora
Mercado de Jiquilpan
Mercado de Las Cuatro Esquinas
Mercado del Carmen
Mercado del Valle
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal La Barca
Nuevo Mercado Hidalgo

Stadiums & Teams in Tecomatán

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tecomatán

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium 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
Paco AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal 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 Tecomatán

What is the population of Tecomatán?

Tecomatán has a population of 1,096 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 76.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tecomatán?

Tecomatán 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 Tecomatán?

The job market in Tecomatán is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 35 business establishments in the area.

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