Michoacán, Mexico
Chapa
Chapa is a village in Michoacán, Mexico, 2,308 m above sea level. It has a population of about 1,066. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now12°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population1,066
Local time00:23
19.38° N, 101.66° WElevation 2,308 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
Postal code61803October: high / low20° / 9°
Rain this month111mm
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chapa at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:45 · 18:1711 h 32 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:39Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month24°C
Average high in April
Coolest month5°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
282 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
8 mm of rain
Monuments nearby1+
within 4 km
Weather in Chapa
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
12°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 93%
Today26 Oct18°11°9.9 mm
Tue27 Oct18°9°2.9 mm
Wed28 Oct18°10°4.1 mm
Thu29 Oct20°10°
Fri30 Oct20°10°1.2 mm
Sat31 Oct22°10°0.7 mm
Sun1 Nov23°11°
Mon2 Nov22°11°
Tue3 Nov22°11°
When to go to Chapa
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 | 98 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 86 | 57 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 70 | 95 | 95 |
| High | 19° | 20° | 22° | 24° | 24° | 21° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 19° |
| Low | 5° | 5° | 6° | 8° | 10° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 10° | 9° | 7° | 5° |
| Rain (mm) | 32 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 59 | 223 | 304 | 282 | 241 | 111 | 31 | 14 |
| Wet days | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 28 | 29 | 21 | 11 | 2 | 2 |
What's on in Chapa
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Chapa
Nature around Chapa
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Chapa
Earthquakes around Chapa
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days2magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195047magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record67within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.5Poturo 16 km ↓1997 · 78 km
6.5Vallecitos de Zaragoza 25 km ↑1994 · 141 km
6.3Coahuayutla de Guerrero 21 km →1999 · 118 km
6.1Coyuca de Catalán 44 km ↖2006 · 114 km
Towns and villages around Chapa
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Ninguno1.6 kmAgua Blanca1.6 kmCungo2 kmLa Joya del Padre2.1 kmJoya de la Cebada2.2 kmCuitzitán2.6 kmCopio2.8 kmGüero Chico3 kmPaso del León3 kmSanta Fabiola3.1 kmGüero Grande3.1 kmIramuco3.4 kmLos Cedros3.5 kmEl Carmen3.7 kmSanta Clara del Cobre4 kmIrícuaro (San Miguel)4.1 kmIrícuaro4.2 kmLa Cruz4.3 kmParamuén4.3 kmSanta Rita4.6 kmHuaniqueo4.8 kmBejuco4.9 kmCuirindicho (Curindicho)5.4 kmPalma de Sandoval5.5 kmEl Querendal5.7 kmEl Charandal5.8 kmJapito5.9 kmLlano de Rojas6 kmLa Haciendita6.1 kmChumaro6.2 kmLa Puerta6.4 kmLos Cornejales6.5 kmCamémbaro6.6 kmPicuarembo6.6 kmEl Espinal6.8 kmPunzumarán7 kmOpopeo7.1 kmLa Querenda7.1 kmEl Membrillo7.2 kmTurirán7.3 kmColonia Tzitzipucho7.3 kmLa Beranhuica7.6 kmZinamba7.8 kmTurián Alto7.8 kmTurián Alto (Turián el Alto)7.9 kmTzintzamba (La Sizamba)8.1 kmCuanajillo8.2 kmEl Coyote8.2 kmCucúcharo8.2 kmTzintzamba8.3 kmTapimba8.3 kmPaso del Muerto8.5 kmGuarimbondiro8.5 kmCaratzitumbio8.5 kmTepamio8.6 kmEl Llano de Casas Blancas8.6 kmEl Tepetate8.6 kmMesón8.6 kmLa Cañada8.7 kmSan José Cuanajillo8.8 kmLos Manzanillos8.9 kmLa Popotera9.1 kmTurián Bajo9.3 kmLas Juntas9.4 kmEspañita9.4 kmEl Caratacual9.5 kmLos Potreros9.5 kmCerrito Colorado9.6 kmApambo9.7 kmAgua Verde9.9 kmLas Cruces10 kmLas Charandas10 kmLos Palmitos11 kmEl Pino11 kmMonte Grande11 kmTollonguio11 kmPuente Alto (La Lagartija)11 kmEl Venado11 kmZirahuén11 kmPamaceo11 km
Chapa from above
Around Chapa19 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lake ZirahuénNature10 kmJanitzio IslandNature22 kmTecuena Island, MichoacánNature23 kmYunuén Island, MichoacánNature24 kmJarácuaroNature19 kmVolcán Rancho SecoMountain33 kmVolcán El EstriboMountain15 kmVolcán San Isidro, MichoacánMountain29 kmCerro La TinajaMountain28 kmSanta Clara del CobreMonument4.0 kmPátzcuaroStation18 kmMuelle GeneralFerry port19 kmMuelle San PedritoFerry port19 kmPátzcuaroPlace16 kmSanta Clara del CobrePlace4.0 kmJanitzioPlace22 kmTócuaroPlace18 kmIhuatzioPlace21 kmTingambatoPlace24 km
Postal code
61803
Getting to Chapa
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPN
39 kmGeneral Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLM
85 kmGuanajuato International AirportBJX
180 kmPátzcuaroRailway station
18 kmMuelle GeneralMuelle Janitzio
19 kmMuelle San PedritoFerry port
19 kmPlaces near Chapa
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Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
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21° / 10°Jan–Mar
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21° / 9°Jan–Feb · Dec
89% alikeAmealco de Bonfil
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20° / 8°Jan–Mar
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chapa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chapa.
What is the hottest month in Chapa?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the coldest month in Chapa?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chapa?
August is the wettest month with about 282 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
What is the postal code of Chapa?
The postal code of Chapa is 61803.