Melchor Ocampo
City in Sinaloa, Mexico
Overview
Melchor Ocampo is a small, peaceful town in Sinaloa, Mexico, known for its agricultural traditions and friendly residents. With a slow pace and a welcoming atmosphere, it's ideal for travelers seeking authentic rural Mexican life. The town offers simple amenities, lively local gatherings, and scenic surroundings.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Sinaloa
Population
527
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
25.05°, -107.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$498
Local Cost
$335
Local Income
$250
Cashless
15
English
10
Temperature
25.2°C
Summer Avg
29.5°C
Winter Avg
20.2°C
Record High
38.5°C
Record Low
6.3°C
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
599 mm
Internet Speed
60 Mbps
Upload
4 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 16 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.