Michoacán, Mexico
Zacapu
Zacapu is a town in Michoacán, Mexico, 1,982 m above sea level. It has a population of about 55,287 (2020). The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now17°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Nov
Population55,287
Local time10:29
19.82° N, 101.79° WElevation 1,982 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
Postal codes58600, 58610 …October: high / low24° / 10°
Rain this month66mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Nov
Best: Jan–Feb · Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Zacapu at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:45 · 18:2011 h 35 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:59Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Nov
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in May
Coolest month6°C
Average low in December
Wettest monthAugust
222 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
5 mm of rain
How Zacapu has grown
People living in the built-up area (11 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+71%31k in 1975 → 52k in 2025Weather in Zacapu
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
17°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 77%
Today22 Oct26°11°0.9 mm
Fri23 Oct27°10°
Sat24 Oct25°12°0.6 mm
Sun25 Oct18°12°13.3 mm
Mon26 Oct23°12°2.1 mm
Tue27 Oct22°13°2.5 mm
Wed28 Oct22°12°4.4 mm
Thu29 Oct23°12°3.5 mm
Fri30 Oct24°13°4 mm
Sat31 Oct24°12°18 mm
When to go to Zacapu
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 | 96 | 87 | 78 | 65 | 52 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 77 | 95 | 95 |
| High | 23° | 25° | 27° | 29° | 30° | 27° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° |
| Low | 6° | 7° | 8° | 10° | 12° | 13° | 13° | 12° | 12° | 10° | 8° | 6° |
| Rain (mm) | 20 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 34 | 157 | 226 | 222 | 172 | 66 | 13 | 8 |
| Wet days | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 18 | 28 | 29 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
What's on in Zacapu
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Outdoors around Zacapu
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Campo de Golf Valle de las RocasGolf courses
3.7 kmNature around Zacapu
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Zacapu
Earthquakes around Zacapu
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days2magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195014magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record56within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.5Poturo 16 km ↓1997 · 127 km
5.8Poturo 21 km ↙2007 · 129 km
5.6Nuevo Urecho 8 km ↘1973 · 79 km
5.5Coahuayutla de Guerrero 47 km ↖1996 · 149 km
Universities and research institutes
Centro Universitario del Valle de ZacapuUniversity or college
Towns and villages around Zacapu
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Colonia Rincón de San Miguel Segunda Sección1.6 kmColonia Vista Bella1.7 kmLos Ahorcados1.9 kmColonia Ejidal Primo Tapia2 kmVeinticinco de Noviembre2.1 kmColonia 25 de Noviembre (Las Tepacuas)2.1 kmLos Girasoles2.2 kmFrancisco Javier Mina2.2 kmEl Capulín2.3 kmLa Soledad2.4 kmVillas de Mier2.6 kmLa Virgen2.7 kmEl Resumidero2.8 kmRincón de las Tepacuas2.8 kmRancho de los Yañez2.8 kmLa Presa3.1 kmColonia Tzirate3.1 kmPotrero de Zacapu3.2 kmPiedra del Sol3.6 kmBuenavista4.1 kmMorelos4.5 kmEl Pino4.7 kmLas Camelinas4.7 kmJauja4.8 kmLas Ánimas4.9 kmMapisito4.9 kmEl Cirimo4.9 kmLa Lagunilla4.9 kmBrecha a Tarejero (El Pantano)5 kmEl Mayo5.1 kmEl Campo5.2 kmCasa Eco5.2 kmPueblo Viejo (Jacarandas)5.3 kmNaranja de Tapia5.5 kmAguas Blancas5.7 kmLoma Alta5.7 kmLas Delicias5.7 kmLos Carlos5.9 kmOjo de Agua5.9 kmEl Colorado6.1 kmArroyo Naranja6.2 kmSan Antonio Púcuaro6.2 kmEl Jacal6.3 kmCanebria6.6 kmTirincaro6.6 kmMesa de Púcuaro6.7 kmGuanatín6.9 kmTiríndaro7 kmLa Arena7.3 kmCantabria7.3 kmSanta Gertrudis7.3 kmLa Cofradía7.4 kmLos Huante7.6 kmEl Rincón7.8 kmLa Escondida7.8 kmCruz Gorda8 kmLa Virgen8 kmEl Tacari8 kmTarejero8.1 kmEl Chamizal8.1 kmEl Limón8.3 kmColonia Eréndira8.5 kmSan Antonio Tariácuri8.5 kmLas Canoas8.5 kmEl Zapote9 kmLa Estrada9 kmLa Yesca9.1 kmCuarón9.3 kmDavid Franco Reyes9.6 kmEl Madroño9.6 kmEl Rincón10 kmLa Quinta Evangelina10 kmLas Monas10 kmEl Milagro11 kmEl Tule11 kmBarranca Honda11 kmVista Hermosa12 kmEl Coyolote12 kmLas Cabras13 kmEl Pueblito14 km
Zacapu from above
Around Zacapu15 places to see, do and reach nearby
Michoacán-Guanajuato volcanic fieldMountain5.8 kmVolcán Rancho SecoMountain40 kmVolcán El EstriboMountain37 kmCerro AntzitacuaroMountain30 kmCerro El DerrumbaderoMountain23 kmVolcán SajoMountain38 kmAntigüa Estación de TrenStation1.3 kmMuelle ErongarícuaroFerry port27 kmMuelle de UcasanastacuaFerry port29 kmPurépero de EcháizPlace25 kmCoeneo de la LibertadPlace22 kmVilla JiménezPlace13 kmCheránPlace22 kmPanindícuaroPlace19 kmSan Antonio TariácuriPlace8.5 km
Postal codes
5860058610586205862458627–5862858630586355863858660586705868058688–58690
Getting to Zacapu
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPN
53 kmGeneral Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLM
80 kmGuanajuato International AirportBJX
135 kmAntigüa Estación de TrenRailway station
1.3 kmMuelle ErongarícuaroMuelle Janitzio
27 kmMuelle de UcasanastacuaMuelle Tecuena
29 kmPlaces near Zacapu
Places with a climate like Zacapu
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Zacapu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Zacapu.
What is the hottest month in Zacapu?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Zacapu?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Zacapu?
August is the wettest month with about 222 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
What is the postal code of Zacapu?
Zacapu has 15 postal codes: 58600, 58610, 58620, 58624, 58627–58628, 58630, 58635, 58638, 58660, 58670, 58680, 58688–58690.