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Tunguitiro, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Tunguitiro is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 611. Elevation: 6,726 ft (2,050 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

611 Population 6/sq mi density
6,726 ft Elevation 2,050 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
27.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population611
Density6/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain27.3 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation6,726 ft (2,050 m)
Population611
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation6,726 ft (2,050 m)
Coordinates19.7862°, -101.6107°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation27.3 inches (694 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tunguitiro

Tunguitiro is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 611. The city sits at an elevation of 6,726 feet (2,050 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 20 business establishments.

Income: Tunguitiro vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tunguitiro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 27.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,726 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above Mexico avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,726 ft (2,050 m)
Area109.9 sq mi (284.7 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates19.7862°N, 101.6107°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"
28% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

126 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 M6.5 123 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 147 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 145 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 138 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 126 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 143 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 103 km
Jun 16, 2019 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M5.1 136 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 145 km
Mar 20, 2006 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.9 127 km
Feb 5, 2012 7 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.8 146 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 150 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 101 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 141 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 114 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 116 km
Sep 21, 1995 29 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.6 132 km
Sep 8, 2010 18 km ESE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.6 130 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 107 km
Nov 28, 1995 32 km NNE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 299 km
2023 Otis Category 4 270 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 268 km
2021 Rick Category 2 151 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 282 km
1996 Alma Category 2 215 km
1996 Boris Category 1 136 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 262 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 251 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 279 km
1984 Odile Category 1 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (16 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 16 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.7 in
February 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
May 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 5.7 in
July 63°F (17°C) 7.8 in Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 7.2 in
September 62°F (17°C) 5.8 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Tunguitiro has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 55°F in December to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Tunguitiro

29 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
LOS40 Uruapan - 93.7 FM - XHENI-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Uruapan, Michoacán 93.7 fm, américa MP3
Radio - Melodie folk music MP3 128 kbps
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
Radio fórmula (Morelos) - 106.9 FM [Cuernavaca, Morelos] music, news AAC
91.5 FM (Morelia) - XHMRL-FM - Grupo Marmor - Morelia, Michoacán 91.5 fm, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
BUENISIIMA 88.5 FM - CUERNAVACA banda, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
STEREO 100 99.9 (Morelia) - 99.9 FM - XHSCHP-FM - FH Comunicadores de Michoacán - Morelia/Tarímbaro, Michoacán 99.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
INFINITO 92.3 (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán 92.3 fm, adult MP3 192 kbps
EXA FM 89.3 (Morelia) - 89.3 FM - XHKW-FM - Grupo CB - Morelia, Michoacán 89.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
CANDELA 91.1 (Uruapan) - 91.1 FM - XHFN-FM - Cadena RASA - Uruapan, Michoacán 91.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
La Ley 106.3 MP3 128 kbps
Radio-EarthRites (US) AAC 224 kbps
radio ranchito MP3 128 kbps
100.3 la ley (US) MP3 48 kbps
Radio - Classical Minnesota Public Radio (US) AAC+ 48 kbps
Stereo Vida (Cuernavaca) - 90.3 FM - XHJPA-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 90.3 fm, adulto MP3
EXA FM 95.7 (Cuernavaca) - 95.7 FM - XHCT-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, Morelos 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
La Más Picuda (Cuernavaca) - 94.9 FM - XHSW-FM - Radiorama - Cuernavaca, MO 94.9, 94.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Morelos 100.1 informativa, noticias MP3 64 kbps
Arroba FM (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama - Cuernavaca, Morelos 93.3 fm, @fm MP3
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

Museums in Tunguitiro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura de Zacapu
Centro de Interpretación Ruta Don Vasco
Muse de Sitio Tzintzuntzan
Museo Agrarista
Quiosco

Libraries in Tunguitiro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Francisco J. Múgica0.0

Farmers Markets in Tunguitiro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos Gral Pueblita
Mercado de los Martires

Airports Near Tunguitiro

10 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 Cobano AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha 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 Tunguitiro

What is the population of Tunguitiro?

Tunguitiro has a population of 611 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 109.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tunguitiro?

Tunguitiro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.3 inches.

How is the job market in Tunguitiro?

The job market in Tunguitiro is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 20 business establishments in the area.

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