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Weather & Climate in Michoacán de Ocampo, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Michoacán de Ocampo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 332 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 2.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
89°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 71.6°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 268.2 sq mi (694.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4658°N, 115.3085°W |
| Timezone | America/Tijuana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11,035 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Apr 4, 2010 | The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake | M7.2 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Dec 30, 2009 | 12km N of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.8 | 11 km | 6 km |
| Jun 15, 2010 | 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA | M5.7 | 62 km | 9 km |
| Feb 22, 2002 | 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.7 | 16 km | 7 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 12km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M5.7 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 2001 | 22km S of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M5.7 | 60 km | 7 km |
| Mar 7, 2020 | 71km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M5.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.4 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2012 | 4km NNW of Brawley, CA | M5.4 | 65 km | 8 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX | M5.4 | 22 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2006 | 6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.4 | 19 km | 6 km |
| Dec 3, 1991 | 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX | M5.3 | 92 km | 6 km |
| Aug 26, 2012 | 5km NNW of Brawley, CA | M5.3 | 66 km | 8 km |
| Apr 8, 2010 | 12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX | M5.3 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 1994 | 35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX | M5.3 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX | M5.3 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2021 | 11km W of Calipatria, CA | M5.3 | 81 km | 6 km |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 27km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M5.2 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 5 km S of Julian, CA | M5.2 | 136 km | 14 km |
| Oct 3, 1994 | 5 km NE of Ejido Doctor Alberto Oviedo Mota (El Indiviso), Mexico | M5.2 | 56 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 86 km |
| Pinacate | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,200 m (3,937 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
13 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BORDER 6 (5,301 acres, 2012).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2012 | BORDER 6 | 5,301 | 91 km |
| 2007 | INKOPAH | 5,037 | 72 km |
| 1989 | LAGUNA II | 3,042 | 89 km |
| 2012 | SHOCKEY | 2,667 | 98 km |
| 1989 | FERGUSON | 2,284 | 97 km |
| 2013 | ISLAND LAKE | 2,021 | 90 km |
| 1987 | FERGUSONLK | 1,692 | 96 km |
| 2021 | CLIP | 1,295 | 93 km |
| 2019 | BERMUDA | 1,175 | 90 km |
| 1992 | MANZANITA | 1,091 | 99 km |
| 2003 | MITTRY | 1,066 | 91 km |
| 1990 | YOCUM | 1,006 | 72 km |
| 1987 | IMPERIAL | 1,006 | 95 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 89°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Wettest |
Michoacán de Ocampo has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 56°F in January to 89°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 2.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.4") and May the driest (0.0").