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Uruapan, Michoacán Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Uruapan, Michoacán?
Uruapan, Michoacán gets 475 mm of precipitation a year over about 59 rainy days. May is the warmest month (average high 34°C) and January the coldest (average low 7°C).
Semi-arid climate
Uruapan, Michoacán has hot summers and hot winters. Daytime highs range from about 27°C in January to 34°C in May. August is usually the wettest month.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 8° | 28° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 12° | 33° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 16° | 30° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 12° | 29° |
How much rain does Uruapan get?
Uruapan gets 475 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 59 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 54% of Mexico.
August is the wettest month, with 114 mm. April is the driest, with 3 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 13.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 66 days, to March 2, 2023.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Uruapan got 1579 mm of rain, against a normal of 475 mm for those months. September 2026 had the most, with 768 mm.
Uruapan weather by month
Uruapan weather in January
In January, Uruapan averages a high of 27°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 11 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 59% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 33°C (2021) and the record low is 1°C (1986).
Uruapan weather in February
In February, Uruapan averages a high of 29°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 78% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 36°C (2021) and the record low is 1°C (1983).
Uruapan weather in March
In March, Uruapan averages a high of 31°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 76% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 38°C (2020) and the record low is 2°C (1989).
Uruapan weather in April
In April, Uruapan averages a high of 33°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 3 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 66% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 39°C (1998) and the record low is 5°C (1986).
Uruapan weather in May
In May, Uruapan averages a high of 34°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 21 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 41°C (2024) and the record low is 6°C (2010).
Uruapan weather in June
In June, Uruapan averages a high of 32°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 76 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 30% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 41°C (1998) and the record low is 9°C (1987).
Uruapan weather in July
In July, Uruapan averages a high of 29°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 110 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 13% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 39°C (2026) and the record low is 8°C (2001).
Uruapan weather in August
In August, Uruapan averages a high of 29°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 114 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 14% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 38°C (2026) and the record low is 7°C (2012).
Uruapan weather in September
In September, Uruapan averages a high of 29°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 88 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 20% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 38°C (2026) and the record low is 8°C (1988).
Uruapan weather in October
In October, Uruapan averages a high of 29°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 26 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 32% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 34°C (2026) and the record low is 3°C (2011).
Uruapan weather in November
In November, Uruapan averages a high of 29°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 11 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 35°C (2017) and the record low is -1°C (1979).
Uruapan weather in December
In December, Uruapan averages a high of 28°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 57% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 33°C (1975) and the record low is -1°C (2011).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Uruapan
February is the sunniest month in Uruapan, with estimated sunshine of 78% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 13%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 47% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Uruapan is cloudier than 68% of Mexico.
Humidity peaks in August at 82% and is lowest in April at 48%.
Uruapan has about 55 days a year above 32°C. Uruapan is cooler than 65% of Mexico.
Uruapan weather records
These records cover ZAMORA during 1971–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Uruapan station is 41°C, on June 15, 1998. The coldest is -1°C, on November 27, 1979.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 130 mm of precipitation, on September 16, 2026.
33 all-time records have been set at the station since 1971.
The best time to visit Uruapan
Winter (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 28°C and lows near 8°C.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 33°C and lows near 12°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 30°C and lows near 16°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 29°C and lows near 12°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° | 27° | 11 mm | 1 | 63% | 59% | 33° | 1° |
| February | 8° | 29° | 5.3 mm | 1 | 59% | 78% | 36° | 1° |
| March | 10° | 31° | 4.3 mm | 1 | 52% | 76% | 38° | 2° |
| April | 12° | 33° | 3.3 mm | 1 | 48% | 66% | 39° | 5° |
| May | 14° | 34° | 21 mm | 4 | 55% | 62% | 41° | 6° |
| June | 16° | 32° | 76 mm | 9 | 74% | 30% | 41° | 9° |
| July | 16° | 29° | 110 mm | 13 | 81% | 13% | 39° | 8° |
| August | 15° | 29° | 114 mm | 12 | 82% | 14% | 38° | 7° |
| September | 15° | 29° | 88 mm | 10 | 80% | 20% | 38° | 8° |
| October | 13° | 29° | 26 mm | 4 | 75% | 32% | 34° | 3° |
| November | 10° | 29° | 11 mm | 2 | 69% | 62% | 35° | -1° |
| December | 8° | 28° | 4.3 mm | 1 | 66% | 57% | 33° | -1° |
Station: ZAMORA, 69 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1971–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Uruapan climate questions
How much rain does Uruapan get?
Uruapan gets 475 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 59 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Uruapan?
August is the wettest month in Uruapan, with 114 mm. April is the driest, with 3 mm.
How many rainy days does Uruapan have a year?
Uruapan has about 59 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 13.
What is the hottest month in Uruapan?
May is the warmest month in Uruapan, with an average high of 34°C.
What is the coldest month in Uruapan?
January is the coldest month in Uruapan, with an average low of 7°C.
What is the record high temperature in Uruapan?
Within the available 1971–2026 station history, the record high at the Uruapan station is 41°C, set on June 15, 1998. The record low is -1°C, on November 27, 1979.
What is the sunniest month in Uruapan?
February is the sunniest month in Uruapan, with estimated sunshine of 78% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.
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