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Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,645,352 Population 22,517/sq mi density
7,566 ft Elevation 2,306 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Ecatepec de Morelos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 357 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,566 ft (2,306 m)
Area73.1 sq mi (189.3 km²)
Population Density22,517/sq mi
Coordinates19.6049°N, 99.0606°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.5"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.04"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

166 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 132 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 133 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 149 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 135 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 95 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 97 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 79 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 79 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 142 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 57 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 73 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 85 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 79 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 83 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 94 km
Jun 21, 2013 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico M4.0 125 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 50 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 51 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 79 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 1 280 km
2024 John Category 1 268 km
2023 Otis Category 4 249 km
2021 Grace Category 3 174 km
2017 Katia Category 2 233 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 261 km
2010 Karl Category 3 250 km
2007 Dean Category 2 209 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 228 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 297 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 263 km
1993 Gert Category 2 184 km
1990 Diana Category 2 225 km
1988 Debby Category 1 221 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 50 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 59 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 65 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 79 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 92 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 127 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 169 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 171 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 192 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 195 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in
February 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in
May 65°F (19°C) 1.9 in Warmest
June 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest

Ecatepec de Morelos has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 56°F in December to 65°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and December the driest (0.3").

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