Michoacán, Mexico
El Cascalotal
El Cascalotal is a locality in Michoacán, Mexico, 506 m above sea level. It has a population of about 138 (2020). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now27°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population138
Local time18:49
18.84° N, 101.32° WElevation 506 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
Postal code61690October: high / low32° / 22°
Rain this month50mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
El Cascalotal at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:44 · 18:1511 h 31 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous95% · Moonrise 19:31Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month38°C
Average high in May
Coolest month22°C
Average low in September
Wettest monthAugust
135 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
1 mm of rain
Weather in El Cascalotal
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 72%
Today27 Oct30°21°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct31°21°
Thu29 Oct32°22°0.6 mm
Fri30 Oct33°21°
Sat31 Oct33°22°
Sun1 Nov33°22°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov32°22°0.7 mm
Tue3 Nov32°21°0.5 mm
Wed4 Nov33°20°
Thu5 Nov32°21°
When to go to El Cascalotal
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 | 63 | 57 | 55 | 45 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 32 | 41 | 63 | 67 |
| High | 32° | 33° | 35° | 37° | 38° | 35° | 33° | 32° | 31° | 32° | 33° | 32° |
| Low | 18° | 18° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 15 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 104 | 152 | 135 | 124 | 50 | 9 | 3 |
| Wet days | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 26 | 30 | 23 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
What's on in El Cascalotal
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 El Cascalotal
Earthquakes around El Cascalotal
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195092magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record89within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
8.0Lázaro Cárdenas 43 km ↖1985 · 147 km
7.6Lagunillas 7 km →1985 · 121 km
7.6Vallecitos de Zaragoza 13 km ↘1979 · 115 km
7.3Lázaro Cárdenas 15 km ↗1981 · 120 km
Towns and villages around El Cascalotal
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Cuitzián Grande0.7 kmEl Puertecito0.8 kmEl Limón1.1 kmLa Mezquitera1.5 kmEl Aguaje1.5 kmBejucal1.5 kmDerrumbadero2 kmLa Parota de Cuitzián Grande2.4 kmEl Reparo3.1 kmEl Muerto3.4 kmEl Cerano3.6 kmEl Algodón3.6 kmEl Tecolote3.8 kmLos Guajes del Capire3.9 kmLa Alcaparrosa4 kmLos Ahogados4.1 kmSanabria4.2 kmSanabria (Las Canoas)4.2 kmLos Horcones4.3 kmEl Limón del Calabozo4.3 kmEl Plátano4.5 kmLas Ceibas de Cuitzián Grande4.6 kmEl Capire (El Capire de Sanabria)4.6 kmEl Capire4.6 kmLos Lampases4.9 kmEl Sauz4.9 kmEl Sauz (El Sauz de Cuitzián Grande)4.9 kmLas Higuerillas5 kmPetatán5.2 kmChirangangueo5.2 kmLa Garita5.3 kmPaso Ancho5.3 kmEl Veladero5.5 kmLas Parotas5.6 kmEl Salitrito6 kmCañada de Santa Cruz6.2 kmLos Chirapes6.2 kmSan Francisco6.4 kmPinzán Grueso6.7 kmShorio (Chorio)6.7 kmEl Moral6.8 kmLas Anonas6.9 kmEl Guayabo6.9 kmEl Paracatal7 kmSanta Cruz de Morelos7.3 kmShorio7.4 kmLa Guacamaya7.5 kmLos Cimientos7.6 kmCuirindales de Maritangacho7.8 kmGuerrero7.9 kmTzirúcuaro8 kmLa Papaya8 kmCapire del Plan8 kmPuquío8.1 kmTepehuaje8.1 kmZicuítaro8.2 kmLa Angostura8.2 kmEl Timbiriche8.4 kmLas Piedras8.4 kmRancho Viejo8.5 kmLas Piedras (Las Piedras de Santa Cruz)8.5 kmAgua Escondida8.5 kmLa Angostura8.5 kmLa Joya8.6 kmLa Crucita8.6 kmEl Cóbano8.7 kmRancho Nuevo9 kmEl Chico9.2 kmLa Noria9.2 kmJunta de los Arroyos9.3 kmEl Reparito9.3 kmOmícuaro9.4 kmLas Huertitas9.5 kmEl Cipiate9.6 kmMaritangacho9.7 kmCeiba Negra9.8 kmLas Huertitas9.9 kmEl Reparo de Iranahuipio (La Parota)9.9 kmEl Reparo de Iranahuipio9.9 kmPinzán Grueso10 km
Postal code
61690
Places near El Cascalotal
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit El Cascalotal?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in El Cascalotal.
What is the hottest month in El Cascalotal?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 38°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in El Cascalotal?
September is the coldest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in El Cascalotal?
August is the wettest month with about 135 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
What is the postal code of El Cascalotal?
The postal code of El Cascalotal is 61690.