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Ciudad Morelos, Mexico

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2,040 Population 8/sq mi density
564 ft Elevation 172 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Ciudad Morelos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 315 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation564 ft (172 m)
Area269.0 sq mi (696.7 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates32.3439°N, 117.0106°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.4"
70% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.32"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5,733 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 111 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 129 km
Dec 3, 1991 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 130 km
Mar 23, 1994 35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 102 km
Apr 4, 2010 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX M5.3 130 km
Apr 14, 2025 5 km S of Julian, CA M5.2 86 km
Jun 12, 2005 10km ESE of Anza, CA M5.2 139 km
Jun 10, 2016 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.2 132 km
Oct 31, 2001 16km ESE of Anza, CA M5.0 138 km
Jun 15, 2004 67km SE of San Clemente Is. (SE tip), CA M5.0 85 km
Apr 5, 2010 20km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.0 118 km
Apr 5, 2010 19km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M4.9 118 km
May 22, 2010 17km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX M4.9 122 km
Jul 26, 1997 16km N of Borrego Springs, California M4.9 133 km
Apr 4, 2020 17km ESE of Anza, CA M4.9 136 km
Feb 18, 1998 70km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M4.9 135 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km NNW of El Centro, CA M4.8 144 km
May 8, 2010 19km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M4.8 120 km
Jun 20, 1997 27km SE of San Clemente Is. (SE tip), California M4.8 110 km
Apr 5, 2010 21km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M4.7 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1862 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m - 43 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (161 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CEDAR (268,362 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 CEDAR 268,362 70 km
2007 WITCH 167,551 85 km
2007 HARRIS 90,443 40 km
2002 PINES 65,407 98 km
2003 PARADISE 55,995 96 km
2003 MINE/OTAY 37,232 34 km
1993 GUEJITO 17,141 87 km
2006 HORSE 16,659 56 km
2020 VALLEY 16,517 53 km
1996 OTAY 322 12,238 30 km
2001 VIEJAS 10,942 57 km
1995 SYCAMORE 9,626 40 km
1996 HARMONY 9,289 85 km
1995 EL MONTE 8,482 67 km
2016 BORDER 3 7,958 51 km
1985 MILLER 7,809 40 km
2013 CHARIOT 7,250 83 km
1995 BUTTERFIELD 7,165 86 km
1993 EAGLE 5,784 75 km
2021 SOUTHERN 5,525 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
March 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 71°F (21°C) 0.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
December 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in

Ciudad Morelos has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 57°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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