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Tinaja de Vargas, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Tinaja de Vargas is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 695. Elevation: 5,125 ft (1,562 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

695 Population 7/sq mi density
5,125 ft Elevation 1,562 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population695
Density7/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation5,125 ft (1,562 m)
Population695
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation5,125 ft (1,562 m)
Coordinates20.2083°, -102.2955°
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 Tinaja de Vargas

Tinaja de Vargas is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 695. The city sits at an elevation of 5,125 feet (1,562 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 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 22 business establishments.

Income: Tinaja de Vargas vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)22

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Tinaja de Vargas

Tinaja de Vargas 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
Tinaja de Vargas 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 5,125 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

Elevation5,125 ft (1,562 m)
Area104.5 sq mi (270.6 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates20.2083°N, 102.2955°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.83"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

54 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 M5.3 137 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 149 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 144 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 134 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 139 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 142 km
May 3, 1992 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.5 148 km
Feb 7, 1998 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico M4.4 144 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 77 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 99 km
Oct 4, 2017 9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico M4.3 134 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 113 km
Apr 16, 2007 13 km S of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.2 145 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 66 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 117 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 113 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 71 km
Mar 8, 2007 6 km E of Apatzingán, Mexico M4.1 125 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 91 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 246 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 249 km
2021 Rick Category 2 179 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 279 km
2015 Patricia Category 4 222 km
2011 Jova Category 2 283 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 261 km
1996 Alma Category 2 246 km
1996 Boris Category 1 168 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 254 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 288 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 232 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 229 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (70 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 70 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 159 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
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 69°F (20°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 Coldest

Tinaja de Vargas has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 61°F in December 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 Tinaja de Vargas

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

Museums in Tinaja de Vargas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de la Ciudad de Zamora

Libraries in Tinaja de Vargas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
biblioteca el carmen0.0
Biblioteca Luis González COLMICH0.0
Biblioteca Publica El Carmen0.0
Biblioteca Publica Municipal Martínez de Navarrete0.0
José Ma. Morelos y Pavón0.0

Farmers Markets in Tinaja de Vargas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Megabastos Zamora
Mercado de Las Cuatro Esquinas
Mercado del Carmen
Mercado del Valle
Mercado Hidalgo
Nuevo Mercado Hidalgo

Stadiums & Teams in Tinaja de Vargas

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Airports Near Tinaja de Vargas

11 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
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha 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 Tinaja de Vargas

What is the population of Tinaja de Vargas?

Tinaja de Vargas has a population of 695 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 104.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tinaja de Vargas?

Tinaja de Vargas 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 Tinaja de Vargas?

The job market in Tinaja de Vargas is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 22 business establishments in the area.

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