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Zirahuén, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Zirahuén is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 2,942. Elevation: 6,883 ft (2,098 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,942 Population 29,420/sq mi density
6,883 ft Elevation 2,098 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
33.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,942
Density29,420/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.4%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain33.9 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation6,883 ft (2,098 m)
Population2,942
Population Density29,420 / sq mi
Elevation6,883 ft (2,098 m)
Coordinates19.4542°, -101.7319°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation33.9 inches (860 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zirahuén

Zirahuén is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 2,942. The city sits at an elevation of 6,883 feet (2,098 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 94 business establishments.

Income: Zirahuén vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)94

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Zirahuén 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,883 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

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

Geography

Elevation6,883 ft (2,098 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density29,420/sq mi
Coordinates19.4542°N, 101.7319°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.86"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

246 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 27, 2025.

May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 87 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 127 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 117 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 138 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 113 km
Mar 11, 1993 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 130 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 148 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 95 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 113 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 119 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 118 km
Apr 27, 1995 23 km SSE of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.2 148 km
Apr 11, 2000 18 km W of Arteaga, Mexico M5.2 146 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 140 km
Mar 27, 2003 17 km S of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.2 144 km
Apr 11, 2009 17 km NNE of Zacatula, Mexico M5.1 149 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 64 km
Mar 3, 2019 6 km SW of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.1 117 km
Jun 16, 2019 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M5.1 98 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 2 260 km
2023 Otis Category 5 247 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 232 km
2021 Rick Category 2 112 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 285 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 247 km
2009 Andres Category 1 286 km
2006 John Category 4 297 km
1996 Alma Category 2 176 km
1996 Boris Category 1 97 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 225 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 267 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 216 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 261 km
1984 Odile Category 2 221 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (44 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 44 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 156 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 0.3 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
May 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 67°F (19°C) 7.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 8.9 in Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 8.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 7.5 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
November 60°F (15°C) 1.0 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in

Zirahuén has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 54°F in January to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.9") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Zirahuén

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LOS40 Uruapan - 93.7 FM - XHENI-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Uruapan, Michoacán 93.7 fm, américa MP3
Radio fórmula (Morelos) - 106.9 FM [Cuernavaca, Morelos] music, news AAC
BUENISIIMA 88.5 FM - CUERNAVACA banda, entretenimiento MP3 128 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
100.3 la ley (US) MP3 48 kbps
Stereo Vida (Cuernavaca) - 90.3 FM - XHJPA-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 90.3 fm, adulto MP3
La Mejor Cuernavaca - 97.3 FM - XHVZ-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, MO 97.3, 97.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Cuernavaca - 96.5 FM - XHJMG-FM - Grupo Mundo Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, Morelos 96.5 fm, cuernavaca MP3 128 kbps
Mundo (Cuernavaca) - 96.5 FM - XHJMG-FM - Grupo Mundo Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, MO 1980's, 1980s MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Cuernavaca - 95.7 FM - XHCT-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, MO 95.7, 95.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Cuautla) - 104.5 FM - XHCU-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cuautla, MO 104.5, 104.5 fm MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Zirahuén

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Interpretación Ruta Don Vasco
Muse de Sitio Tzintzuntzan
Museo Agrarista
Museo de las Artes e Industrias Populares
Museo Nacional del Cobre
Quiosco

Libraries in Zirahuén

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Profesor Lucas Ortíz Benítez0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Gertrudis Bocanegra0.0

Farmers Markets in Zirahuén

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado de los Martires
Mercado Municipal de Taretan
Mercado Tariakuri

Stadiums & Teams in Zirahuén

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Zirahuén

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
Apatzingán - Pablo L. Sidar AirportAZGSmall Airport
Carlos Díaz Becerril AirportSmall Airport
CutzarondiroSmall Airport
El Baztán AirstripSmall Airport
El Cobano AirportSmall Airport
El Fenix AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Curva AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza I AirportSmall Airport
Las Cruces AirstripSmall Airport
Los Barajas AirportSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zirahuén

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia del Señor del Perdón

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 Zirahuén

What is the population of Zirahuén?

Zirahuén has a population of 2,942 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 29,420 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zirahuén?

Zirahuén enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.9 inches.

How is the job market in Zirahuén?

The job market in Zirahuén is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 94 business establishments in the area.

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