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Tocumbo, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Tocumbo is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 1,799. Elevation: 5,292 ft (1,613 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

1,799 Population 15/sq mi density
5,292 ft Elevation 1,613 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
32.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Tocumbo

Tocumbo is a municipality in the Mexican state of Michoacán. The municipality has an area of 506.85 square kilometres (195.70 sq mi) and is bordered to the north by Tingüindín, to the east by Los Reyes, to south by the state of Jalisco, and to the west by Cotija. The municipality had a population of 8,820 inhabitants according to the 2005 census. Its municipal seat is the city of the same name. The economy of the municipality is mostly based on agriculture and ranching.

People

Population1,799
Density15/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.2%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain32.8 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation5,292 ft (1,613 m)
Population1,799
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation5,292 ft (1,613 m)
Coordinates19.7029°, -102.5213°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation32.8 inches (833 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tocumbo

Tocumbo is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 1,799. The city sits at an elevation of 5,292 feet (1,613 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 58 business establishments.

Income: Tocumbo vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)58

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tocumbo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 32.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,292 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,292 ft (1,613 m)
Area119.3 sq mi (309.1 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates19.7029°N, 102.5213°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.60"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

150 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 6, 2025.

Sep 19, 2022 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M7.6 146 km
May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 149 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 139 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 87 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 90 km
Mar 20, 1993 8 km SSE of Villa Victoria, Mexico M5.1 140 km
Jun 16, 2019 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M5.1 148 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 101 km
May 11, 2021 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M5.0 107 km
Sep 20, 2022 33 km SSE of Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares, Mexico M4.9 146 km
Mar 20, 2006 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.9 143 km
Jul 15, 2009 26 km S of Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares, Mexico M4.8 147 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 88 km
Apr 11, 2021 15 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.7 115 km
Jun 1, 1992 20 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M4.7 131 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 110 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 110 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 145 km
Jan 26, 2009 28 km WSW of Tumbiscatío de Ruiz, Mexico M4.5 140 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km SE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 268 km
2023 Lidia Category 2 244 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 191 km
2021 Rick Category 2 125 km
2021 Nora Category 1 291 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 228 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 215 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 267 km
2013 Erick Category 1 297 km
2011 Jova Category 2 263 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 205 km
2009 Andres Category 1 257 km
2006 John Category 4 281 km
1996 Alma Category 2 190 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 196 km
1996 Boris Category 1 117 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 236 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 185 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 174 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 252 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 147 km
1973 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 56 145 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 135 km
2022 MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 2 146 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (82 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 82 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 117 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
March 65°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 6.4 in
July 69°F (20°C) 7.6 in Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 6.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in

Tocumbo has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Tocumbo

5 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 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

Libraries in Tocumbo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Minucipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Tocumbo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Stadiums & Teams in Tocumbo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tocumbo

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
Aerofumigaciones Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Aerosam AirportSmall Airport
And Port AirportSmall Airport
Apatzingán - Pablo L. Sidar AirportAZGSmall Airport
Calderitas AirportSmall Airport
El Cobano AirportSmall Airport
El Fenix AirportSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Farías AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
La Curva AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza I AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
La Raya AirportSmall Airport
Loma Blanca AirportSmall Airport
Los Barajas AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez de Gorongoros AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Paco 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 Tocumbo

What is the population of Tocumbo?

Tocumbo has a population of 1,799 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 119.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tocumbo?

Tocumbo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.8 inches.

How is the job market in Tocumbo?

The job market in Tocumbo is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 58 business establishments in the area.

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