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Ziquítaro, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Ziquítaro is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 1,823. Elevation: 5,991 ft (1,826 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,823 Population 13/sq mi density
5,991 ft Elevation 1,826 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
26.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,823
Density13/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.6%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain26.0 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation5,991 ft (1,826 m)
Population1,823
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation5,991 ft (1,826 m)
Coordinates20.0625°, -101.8896°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation26.0 inches (659 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ziquítaro

Ziquítaro is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 1,823. The city sits at an elevation of 5,991 feet (1,826 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 58 business establishments.

Income: Ziquítaro vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)58

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Ziquítaro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 26.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,991 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above Mexico avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,991 ft (1,826 m)
Area140.4 sq mi (363.6 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates20.0625°N, 101.8896°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.0"
32% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.76"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

58 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 125 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 119 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 139 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 143 km
May 3, 1992 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.5 145 km
May 26, 2014 20 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.5 144 km
Feb 7, 1998 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico M4.4 149 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 75 km
Oct 4, 2017 9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico M4.3 145 km
May 21, 1997 9 km SW of Poturo, Mexico M4.3 146 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 113 km
Aug 6, 2001 9 km SSW of Poturo, Mexico M4.3 148 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 78 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 149 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 110 km
Apr 16, 2007 13 km S of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.2 141 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 104 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 110 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 100 km
Dec 18, 2001 7 km NE of La Huacana, Mexico M4.1 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 291 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 265 km
2021 Rick Category 2 168 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 266 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 282 km
1996 Alma Category 2 236 km
1996 Boris Category 1 155 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 267 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 250 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 260 km
1984 Odile Category 1 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 28 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 187 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 71°F (21°C) 5.3 in
July 66°F (19°C) 7.8 in Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 6.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in

Ziquítaro has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 58°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Ziquítaro

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Catedral de la Música 91.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
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 Ziquítaro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura de Zacapu

Libraries in Ziquítaro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Francisco J. Múgica0.0

Farmers Markets in Ziquítaro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos Gral Pueblita

Airports Near Ziquítaro

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
Aeródromo de Campo CortésSmall Airport
Aeródromo SofíaSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)Small Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran 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 Ziquítaro

What is the population of Ziquítaro?

Ziquítaro has a population of 1,823 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 140.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ziquítaro?

Ziquítaro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.0 inches.

How is the job market in Ziquítaro?

The job market in Ziquítaro is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 58 business establishments in the area.

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