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Uruapilla, Mexico

Full City Profile

713 Population 2/sq mi density
6,608 ft Elevation 2,014 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Uruapilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,608 ft (2,014 m)
Area299.8 sq mi (776.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates19.6194°N, 101.2783°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.39"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

173 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 M6.5 110 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 147 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 122 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 110 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 117 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 103 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 133 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 114 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 107 km
Mar 3, 2019 6 km SW of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.1 131 km
Jun 16, 2019 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M5.1 127 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 122 km
May 16, 2003 1 km S of Guayameo, Mexico M5.0 148 km
Mar 22, 2019 10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.9 141 km
Mar 20, 2006 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.9 118 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 110 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 115 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 118 km
Feb 5, 2012 7 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.8 124 km
Apr 15, 2008 13 km NW of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M4.7 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 298 km
2023 Otis Category 4 237 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 278 km
2021 Rick Category 2 156 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 294 km
1996 Alma Category 2 215 km
1996 Boris Category 1 141 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 271 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 264 km
1984 Odile Category 2 251 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (56 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 56 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 111 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 65°F (19°C) 0.6 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 6.5 in
July 62°F (17°C) 8.4 in Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 7.8 in
September 63°F (17°C) 6.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in

Uruapilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 54°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.4") and March the driest (0.3").

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