Parícutin
Parícutin is a volcano, mountain, and cinder cone located in Michoacán, Mexico, within the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt. Originating in 1943, it stands at an elevation of 2800 meters. It ranks as one of the most looked-up sights in Mexico on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The drier months from November to April experience less rain, with monthly precipitation ranging between 9 mm and 76 mm, making them suitable for a visit. The rain increases significantly between June and September, with monthly precipitation totals exceeding 300 mm and up to 27 rainy days per month. Daily temperatures stay relatively consistent throughout the year, with highs ranging from 17 °C to 22 °C and lows from 4 °C to 10 °C.
The nearest airport is Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport in Uruapan, located 25 km away, while General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport in Morelia is 134 km away. The sight is located 327 km from Mexico City.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 22 °C. The wettest is August, with about 430 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 46 | 23 | 9 | 10 | 71 | 337 | 424 | 430 | 354 | 178 | 46 | 17 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 18 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 13 | 3 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
