Michoacán, Mexico
Apatzingán
Apatzingán is a city in Michoacán, Mexico, 324 m above sea level. It has a population of about 102,362 (2020). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now25°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population102,362
Local time08:40
19.09° N, 102.36° WElevation 324 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
Postal code60696October: high / low32° / 22°
Rain this month77mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Best: Jan · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Apatzingán at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:46 · 18:2211 h 36 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:01Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month39°C
Average high in May
Coolest month23°C
Average low in September
Wettest monthAugust
171 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
1 mm of rain
How Apatzingán has grown
People living in the built-up area (23 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+87%63k in 1975 → 119k in 2025Weather in Apatzingán
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 89%
Today22 Oct33°24°4.7 mm
Fri23 Oct32°24°2.1 mm
Sat24 Oct30°24°0.7 mm
Sun25 Oct25°22°7.3 mm
Mon26 Oct25°21°4.1 mm
Tue27 Oct25°21°3 mm
Wed28 Oct25°21°9.8 mm
Thu29 Oct26°22°4.9 mm
Fri30 Oct28°22°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct28°22°6.4 mm
When to go to Apatzingán
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 69 | 60 | 56 | 56 | 45 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 30 | 47 | 63 | 66 |
| High | 32° | 34° | 36° | 38° | 39° | 35° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 32° | 33° | 32° |
| Low | 17° | 18° | 19° | 21° | 23° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 20° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 22 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 140 | 185 | 171 | 161 | 77 | 20 | 7 |
| Wet days | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 27 | 29 | 21 | 10 | 2 | 2 |
What's on in Apatzingán
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Outdoors around Apatzingán
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
AquacityWater parks
1.2 kmNature around Apatzingán
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Apatzingán
Earthquakes around Apatzingán
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days2magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195083magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record62within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
8.0Lázaro Cárdenas 43 km ↖1985 · 102 km
7.6Agua Caliente (La Piña) 53 km →2022 · 95 km
7.5Agua Caliente (La Piña) 49 km →1973 · 95 km
7.3Lázaro Cárdenas 15 km ↗1981 · 119 km
Tropical storms · Apatzingán
Towns and villages around Apatzingán
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
El Varillero1.9 kmEl Capiral Tres2 kmTimapa2.1 kmLa Yarda2.4 kmHuerta de José Solorio2.5 kmJardín de las Flores2.7 kmEl Circo2.8 kmColonia Cristóbal Colón2.8 kmLa Curva del Camino2.9 kmLas Tinajas3 kmLas Palmitas3 kmEl Capiral Dos3.1 kmFraccionamiento las Granjas3.1 kmSan Francisco3.2 kmRincón del Macho3.2 kmLeandro Valle3.3 kmItzícuaro3.4 kmCampamento de la CONAGUA3.4 kmEl Trébol3.4 kmRancho de las Tinajas3.4 kmMirador del Valle3.4 kmColonia los Arquitos3.6 kmLos Arquitos3.6 kmRancho del Panteón3.7 kmMatamoros3.8 kmLos Tepetates3.8 kmColonia la Tamarindera4 kmEl Suspiro4 kmEl Toronjal4 kmLoma de Acahuato4 kmBacatete4.1 kmPalos Colorados4.1 kmJosé Tafolla Caballero4.1 kmFraccionamiento José Tafolla Caballero (Las Delicias)4.1 kmLas Pilas4.2 kmPalo Alto4.2 kmLa Capirera4.3 kmJalisco4.5 kmLa Parotita (El Manguito)4.5 kmEjido José María Morelos4.7 kmEl Paraíso [Forrajera]4.7 kmEl Paraíso4.7 kmJuárez4.7 kmLas Camelinas4.9 kmEl Manguito4.9 kmTecnológico4.9 kmFraccionamiento Solidaridad5 kmRancho Nuevo5 kmCrucero la Nopalera5 kmChimbícuaro5.1 kmEl Rocío5.1 kmFraccionamiento Ex-Hacienda la Huerta (Sentimientos de la Nación)5.3 kmLos Cuiniques5.3 kmLa Mojonera5.3 kmLas Higueras5.3 kmAzul Rubí5.4 kmLa Tronconera5.5 kmEl Salto5.6 kmChandio5.6 kmLas Tinajas5.7 kmLos Bucios5.7 kmLas Mesitas5.8 kmLas Tinajas (El Pilar)5.8 kmLos Grillos5.8 kmEl Manguito5.9 kmFraccionamiento Girasoles5.9 kmLos Carrizos6 kmLas Crucitas6 kmPresa del Rosario6 kmTalismán6 kmLa Nopalera Oriente6.1 kmValle Verde6.1 kmNueva Galicia6.1 kmLos Hoyos6.2 kmLa Cruz6.3 kmRancho Seco6.4 kmColonia los Tamarindos (El Pelón)6.5 kmLos Corongoros6.5 kmEl Recreo6.6 kmSan Fernando6.6 km
Apatzingán from above
Around Apatzingán12 places to see, do and reach nearby
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Postal code
60696
Getting to Apatzingán
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPN
48 kmLicenciado Miguel de la Madrid International AirportCLQ
130 kmGeneral Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLM
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Apatzingán?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Apatzingán.
What is the hottest month in Apatzingán?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 39°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Apatzingán?
September is the coldest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Apatzingán?
August is the wettest month with about 171 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
What is the postal code of Apatzingán?
The postal code of Apatzingán is 60696.