Michoacán, Mexico
Caracha
Caracha is a village in Michoacán, Mexico, 1,423 m above sea level. It has a population of about 1,155 (2020). The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now20°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population1,155
Local time18:09
19.43° N, 101.92° WElevation 1,423 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
Postal code61703October: high / low27° / 14°
Rain this month99mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Caracha at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:46 · 18:1811 h 32 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 17:53Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in April
Coolest month9°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
225 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
8 mm of rain
Weather in Caracha
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
20°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 94%
Today24 Oct26°13°1.1 mm
Sun25 Oct24°15°15.6 mm
Mon26 Oct23°16°5.2 mm
Tue27 Oct22°15°11.4 mm
Wed28 Oct23°15°3 mm
Thu29 Oct27°12°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct26°12°
Sat31 Oct27°12°1 mm
Sun1 Nov26°13°3.4 mm
Mon2 Nov27°13°6.4 mm
When to go to Caracha
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 | 99 | 93 | 88 | 79 | 68 | 47 | 51 | 52 | 50 | 66 | 90 | 96 |
| High | 25° | 26° | 27° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 25° |
| Low | 9° | 9° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 14° | 11° | 9° |
| Rain (mm) | 32 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 53 | 193 | 236 | 225 | 194 | 99 | 31 | 14 |
| Wet days | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 27 | 29 | 21 | 10 | 2 | 2 |
What's on in Caracha
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Outdoors around Caracha
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Parque Acuático Hacienda CarachaWater parks
0.6 kmNature around Caracha
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Caracha
Earthquakes around Caracha
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days2magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195045magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record65within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.5Lázaro Cárdenas 40 km ↖2000 · 150 km
6.5Poturo 16 km ↓1997 · 90 km
6.3Coahuayutla de Guerrero 21 km →1999 · 130 km
6.1Coyuca de Catalán 44 km ↖2006 · 135 km
Towns and villages around Caracha
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
La Cruz0.7 kmPalo Dulce1.2 kmMesa de Dolores1.4 kmZiraspén1.8 kmEl Fresno1.9 kmEl Edén2 kmZiracuaretiro2.3 kmEl Papayo2.8 kmLas Colonias2.9 kmMariana del Carmen3 kmBanco de Arena (El Panadero)3.1 kmEl Tajo3.2 kmCueremba3.2 kmMegon3.2 kmBarrio Segundo3.2 kmBicentenario3.4 kmEl Fénix3.4 kmEl Pino Cuate3.5 kmLa Tamacua3.5 kmChupacato3.7 kmSan Ángel Zurumucapio3.7 kmEl Cuije3.8 kmRancho Bonito (Colonia Cristo Rey)3.9 kmEl Copal4.1 kmCalicanto4.1 kmColonia 25 de Abril4.2 kmLa Mesa de San Ángel4.2 kmBarrio Cuarto Dos4.2 kmEl Calvario4.2 kmSan Andrés Coru4.3 kmSanta María (La Soledad)4.3 kmLa Querenda4.3 kmZirimícuaro4.9 kmPatuán4.9 kmSanta Teresa4.9 kmEl Colorado5.7 kmEl Suspiro6.1 kmEl Cárcamo6.2 kmLa Joya del Encino6.2 kmSan Juanita7.5 kmLos Silva7.9 kmLos Fresnitos8.7 kmLas Gaviotas10 kmLa Ciénega13 kmLos Naranjos (La Joya del Molino)13 km
Caracha from above
Around Caracha20 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lake ZirahuénNature19 kmSalto La TzaráracuaNature19 kmSalto el HucasNature16 kmSalto TejeríasNature16 kmSalto el TravesañoNature18 kmEl Salto, MichoacánNature19 kmParícutinMountain35 kmCerro El LlahuacuaroMountain33 kmCerro TumbiscatilloMountain27 kmCerro La PeritaMountain30 kmVolcán SapichoMountain35 kmCerro EstiladeroMountain29 kmAntigua Estación Ferrocarril de TaretanStation11 kmMuelle ErongarícuaroFerry port27 kmUruapanPlace14 kmNuevo San Juan ParangaricutiroPlace22 kmTingambatoPlace10 kmTurícuaroPlace15 kmNahuatzenPlace24 kmTaretanPlace11 km
Postal code
61703
Getting to Caracha
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPN
13 kmGeneral Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLM
105 kmLicenciado Miguel de la Madrid International AirportCLQ
175 kmAntigua Estación Ferrocarril de TaretanRailway station
11 kmMuelle ErongarícuaroMuelle Janitzio
27 kmPlaces near Caracha
Places with a climate like Caracha
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
93% alike
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26° / 14°Jan–Feb · Dec
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Caracha?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Caracha.
What is the hottest month in Caracha?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Caracha?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Caracha?
August is the wettest month with about 225 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
What is the postal code of Caracha?
The postal code of Caracha is 61703.