Michoacán, Mexico
Petatán
Petatán is a locality in Michoacán, Mexico, 521 m above sea level. It has a population of about 48 (2020). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now23°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population48
Local time19:49
18.81° N, 101.29° WElevation 521 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
Postal code61694October: high / low32° / 22°
Rain this month51mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Petatán at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:44 · 18:1511 h 31 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous95% · Moonrise 20:30Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month37°C
Average high in May
Coolest month22°C
Average low in September
Wettest monthAugust
141 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
1 mm of rain
Weather in Petatán
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 88%
Today27 Oct30°21°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct31°21°
Thu29 Oct32°22°0.6 mm
Fri30 Oct33°21°
Sat31 Oct33°21°
Sun1 Nov33°22°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov32°21°0.7 mm
Tue3 Nov32°21°0.5 mm
Wed4 Nov33°20°
Thu5 Nov32°21°
When to go to Petatán
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 | 70 | 63 | 57 | 55 | 45 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 32 | 41 | 63 | 68 |
| High | 32° | 33° | 35° | 37° | 37° | 34° | 33° | 32° | 31° | 32° | 33° | 32° |
| Low | 18° | 18° | 19° | 20° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 16 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 110 | 158 | 141 | 129 | 51 | 9 | 3 |
| Wet days | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 26 | 30 | 23 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
What's on in Petatán
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 Petatán
Earthquakes around Petatán
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195097magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record88within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
8.0Lázaro Cárdenas 43 km ↖1985 · 148 km
7.6Lagunillas 7 km →1985 · 118 km
7.6Vallecitos de Zaragoza 13 km ↘1979 · 111 km
7.3Lázaro Cárdenas 15 km ↗1981 · 119 km
Towns and villages around Petatán
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
El Plátano0.8 kmLos Chirapes1.4 kmEl Limón del Calabozo1.9 kmLas Anonas2.1 kmAgua Escondida3.4 kmLa Guacamaya3.8 kmEl Chico4 kmJunta de los Arroyos4.4 kmSanabria4.5 kmSanabria (Las Canoas)4.5 kmCeiba Negra4.6 kmParánguaro4.9 kmCuitzián Grande5 kmLas Huertitas5.1 kmEl Cascalotal5.2 kmPotrero del Rancho5.3 kmLa Bejuquera5.3 kmEl Aguaje5.5 kmEl Limón5.6 kmEl Puertecito5.9 kmEl Huicumo5.9 kmLa Mezquitera5.9 kmDerrumbadero6 kmEl Reparito6.2 kmEl Tepeguaje6.3 kmEl Tepeguaje (El Tepeguaje de Paránguaro)6.3 kmEl Capire6.5 kmEl Capire (El Capire de Sanabria)6.6 kmLa Papaya6.6 kmBejucal6.7 kmSanta Cruz de Morelos6.8 kmLos Guajes del Capire6.9 kmEl Reparo7.3 kmLas Piedras7.3 kmLas Piedras (Las Piedras de Santa Cruz)7.3 kmLos Ahogados7.3 kmEl Limón de Paránguaro7.5 kmLa Parota de Cuitzián Grande7.5 kmLa Alcaparrosa7.7 kmLas Juntas de Acuyo7.9 kmAlcantarranas (Cantarranas)7.9 kmEl Algodón8 kmEl Muerto8.1 kmEl Sauz8.3 kmEl Sauz (El Sauz de Cuitzián Grande)8.4 kmCañada de Santa Cruz8.4 kmPuquío8.5 kmEl Tecolote8.6 kmEl Cerano8.6 kmLas Ceibas de Cuitzián Grande8.7 kmLos Horcones9 kmTierras Blancas9.3 kmLos Lampases9.6 kmLos Cimientos9.7 kmEl Moral9.8 kmLa Angostura9.8 kmTepehuaje9.9 kmLas Higuerillas10 kmLa Garita10 kmEl Veladero10 kmLas Parotas10 kmChirangangueo10 kmPaso Ancho10 kmEl Salitrito10 kmRancho Nuevo11 kmLa Noria11 kmLa Presa11 kmEl Paracatal11 kmEl Cóbano11 kmEl Timbiriche11 kmLas Huertitas11 kmPinzán Grueso11 kmGuangucha11 kmEl Guayabo11 kmShorio (Chorio)11 kmCapire del Plan11 kmOmícuaro11 kmSan Francisco12 kmEl Encuentro12 kmLa Joya12 km
Postal code
61694
Places near Petatán
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Petatán?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Petatán.
What is the hottest month in Petatán?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 37°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Petatán?
September is the coldest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Petatán?
August is the wettest month with about 141 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
What is the postal code of Petatán?
The postal code of Petatán is 61694.