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Tengüecho, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Tengüecho is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 1,028. Elevation: 7,172 ft (2,186 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

1,028 Population 8/sq mi density
7,172 ft Elevation 2,186 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,028
Density8/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation7,172 ft (2,186 m)
Population1,028
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation7,172 ft (2,186 m)
Coordinates19.8380°, -102.3434°
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 Tengüecho

Tengüecho is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 1,028. The city sits at an elevation of 7,172 feet (2,186 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 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 33 business establishments.

Income: Tengüecho vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)33

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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Climate in Tengüecho

Tengüecho 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
Tengüecho 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 7,172 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

Elevation7,172 ft (2,186 m)
Area131.2 sq mi (339.7 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates19.8380°N, 102.3434°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.99"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

103 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 M6.5 150 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 149 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 110 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 114 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 106 km
May 11, 2021 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M5.0 126 km
Mar 20, 2006 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.9 147 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 95 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 117 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 132 km
Apr 11, 2021 15 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.7 136 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 149 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 143 km
May 26, 2014 20 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.5 146 km
May 29, 2022 20 km ESE of Aguililla, Mexico M4.5 134 km
May 3, 1992 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.5 106 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 118 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 146 km
Aug 20, 1993 22 km SSE of Aguililla, Mexico M4.4 148 km
Feb 7, 1998 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico M4.4 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 285 km
2023 Lidia Category 2 254 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 214 km
2021 Rick Category 2 138 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 252 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 227 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 291 km
2011 Jova Category 2 279 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 229 km
2009 Andres Category 1 280 km
1996 Alma Category 2 205 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 219 km
1996 Boris Category 1 127 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 259 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 207 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 198 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 274 km
1984 Odile Category 1 261 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 62 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 138 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.8 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) 1.6 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 6.5 in
July 69°F (20°C) 8.0 in Wettest
August 67°F (20°C) 7.4 in
September 67°F (19°C) 5.7 in
October 65°F (19°C) 2.5 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
December 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Tengüecho has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°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 Tengüecho

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LOS40 Uruapan - 93.7 FM - XHENI-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Uruapan, Michoacán 93.7 fm, américa MP3
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
CANDELA 91.1 (Uruapan) - 91.1 FM - XHFN-FM - Cadena RASA - Uruapan, Michoacán 91.1 fm, américa MP3 64 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

Museums in Tengüecho

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de la Ciudad de Zamora

Libraries in Tengüecho

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Luis González COLMICH0.0
Biblioteca Minucipal0.0
Biblioteca Publica Municipal Martínez de Navarrete0.0

Farmers Markets in Tengüecho

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

Stadiums & Teams in Tengüecho

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tengüecho

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
Aerofumigaciones Lopez AirportSmall Airport
And Port AirportSmall Airport
Apatzingán - Pablo L. Sidar AirportAZGSmall Airport
Calderitas AirportSmall Airport
Carlos Díaz Becerril AirportSmall Airport
El Cobano AirportSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Farías AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
La Raya AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez de Gorongoros AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran 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 Tengüecho

What is the population of Tengüecho?

Tengüecho has a population of 1,028 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 131.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tengüecho?

Tengüecho 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 Tengüecho?

The job market in Tengüecho is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 33 business establishments in the area.

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