Michoacán, Mexico
Arátaro
Arátaro is a locality in Michoacán, Mexico, 555 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now27°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time16:37
18.97° N, 101.29° WElevation 555 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
October: high / low31° / 21°
Rain this month55mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Best: Jan · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Arátaro at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:44 · 18:1511 h 31 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous96% · Moonrise 19:30Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month37°C
Average high in May
Coolest month22°C
Average low in September
Wettest monthAugust
152 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
2 mm of rain
Weather in Arátaro
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 64%
Today27 Oct32°20°
Wed28 Oct32°20°0.7 mm
Thu29 Oct33°20°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct34°20°
Sat31 Oct34°22°
Sun1 Nov34°23°
Mon2 Nov32°24°0.5 mm
Tue3 Nov33°23°
Wed4 Nov34°22°
Thu5 Nov33°22°
When to go to Arátaro
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 | 72 | 65 | 59 | 55 | 45 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 34 | 43 | 66 | 70 |
| High | 31° | 33° | 35° | 37° | 37° | 34° | 32° | 32° | 30° | 31° | 32° | 32° |
| Low | 17° | 18° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 15 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 123 | 173 | 152 | 138 | 55 | 11 | 4 |
| Wet days | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 26 | 30 | 23 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
What's on in Arátaro
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Arátaro
Earthquakes around Arátaro
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195077magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record89within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.6Lagunillas 7 km →1985 · 135 km
7.6Vallecitos de Zaragoza 13 km ↘1979 · 129 km
7.3Lázaro Cárdenas 15 km ↗1981 · 133 km
7.3Tlapehuala 14 km ↙1964 · 117 km
Towns and villages around Arátaro
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
La Pólvora1.2 kmOjo de Agua1.4 kmLas Juntas de Arátaro2 kmEl Salto3 kmLa Laja3 kmEl Limón3.2 kmEl Ojo de Agua Seco4 kmSan Rafael de Iranahuipio4.1 kmEl Coyol4.4 kmYurira4.7 kmEl Paso del Pinzán4.7 kmGuayabillo4.8 kmPaso del Salitre4.9 kmLas Paredes5.2 kmCoronillas5.2 kmEl Paso de los Becerros5.4 kmIranahuipio5.5 kmEl Reparo5.5 kmHuínduri5.7 kmCahurica5.8 kmArumbarapio6 kmLa Pólvora6 kmEl Varal6.1 kmZicuítaro6.2 kmPotrerillos6.3 kmRosarito6.6 kmCorumio6.6 kmLa Crucita6.8 kmPinzán Grueso6.8 kmLa Angostura6.9 kmEl Cajoncito7 kmLos Pitayos7.1 kmLas Juntas7.1 kmLas Juntas (Las Juntas de Lechuguillas)7.1 kmEl Reparo de Iranahuipio (La Parota)7.2 kmEl Terrero7.3 kmCoyol de Apo7.3 kmEl Reparo de Iranahuipio7.3 kmShorio7.3 kmLas Pilas7.4 kmEl Puertecito7.4 kmLos Cajones7.5 kmEl Huicumo (El Reparo)7.6 kmEl Sapo7.6 kmEl Huicumo7.7 kmOmícuaro7.7 kmAgua Hedionda7.8 kmShorio (Chorio)7.8 kmPinzán Grueso7.9 kmEl Cóbano8 kmTiramanganguío8 kmLa Vinata8.1 kmEl Reparito8.2 kmEl Tabacal8.3 kmLa Limonera8.3 kmLechuguillas8.4 kmLa Cuchilla de la Pólvora8.4 kmLos Cimientos8.9 kmPatambillo9 kmTepehuaje9 kmEl Veladero9.1 kmEl Pinzanito9.1 kmEl Zapote9.1 kmPuerto de Zurucuparataro9.4 kmLa Garita9.7 kmLa Cuchilla9.7 kmLos Llanos10 kmLos Cuirindales10 kmEl Paso Real10 kmGuerrero10 kmCruz de Caminos10 kmLa Alcaparrosa10 kmLa Vinata10 kmPaso Ancho11 kmLas Higuerillas11 kmEl Algodón11 kmLos Ahogados11 kmEl Capiri11 kmSan Francisco11 kmEl Muerto11 km
Places near Arátaro
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Arátaro?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Arátaro.
What is the hottest month in Arátaro?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 37°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Arátaro?
September is the coldest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Arátaro?
August is the wettest month with about 152 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.