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El Morro, Mexico

Baja California · Mexico

El Morro is a small town in Baja California, Mexico with a population of 681. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

681 Population
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
3.5 in Annual Rain
America / Tijuana Timezone

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People

Population681

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain3.5 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population681
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates28.0425°, -115.1869°
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceBaja California
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation3.5 inches (89 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Morro

El Morro is a small town in Mexico (Baja California) with a population of 681. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.5 inches. The timezone is America/Tijuana.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 22 business establishments.

Income: El Morro vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)22

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Morro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 3.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates28.0425°N, 115.1869°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.5"
91% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 0.71"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.5 on May 11, 2010.

May 22, 1992 38 km SSW of Bahía Tortugas, Mexico M5.3 78 km
Jan 13, 1990 21 km WSW of Bahía Tortugas, Mexico M5.1 50 km
Feb 19, 2008 112 km NW of San Luis, Mexico M5.0 145 km
May 9, 2010 29 km W of Bahía Tortugas, Mexico M4.8 41 km
May 11, 2010 33 km WNW of Bahía Tortugas, Mexico M4.5 31 km
May 22, 1992 82 km SSW of Bahía Tortugas, Mexico M4.0 119 km
Apr 5, 1993 10 km WNW of San Luis, Mexico M4.0 140 km
Sep 26, 2002 105 km SSE of El Rosario de Arriba, Mexico M3.7 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hilary (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Hilary Category 1 196 km
2014 Norbert Category 1 283 km
1997 Nora Category 1 62 km
1992 Lester Category 1 224 km
1984 Marie Category 1 152 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Borja Volcanic Field (150 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Borja Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,360 m (4,462 ft) Unknown 150 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
February 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Wettest
March 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
April 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
August 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in

El Morro has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 63°F in February to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 3.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.7") and June the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in El Morro

Institution Type Founded Website
Cet del Mar College

Schools in El Morro

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica Num. 7
Prof. Alberto Carmona Geraldo
Vicente Guerrero
Esc. Prim Vicente Guerrero
Esc. Prim. Abelardo L. Rodriguez
Escuelña Secundaria Tec. · 7
Kinder
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Hotels in El Morro

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cedros Sportfishing

Airports Near El Morro

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bahía Tortugas AirfieldSmall Airport
Isla Cedros AirportSmall Airport
Isla Natividad AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Tijuana

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About El Morro

What is the population of El Morro?

El Morro has a population of 681 residents and is located in Mexico..

What is the weather like in El Morro?

El Morro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.5 inches.

How is the job market in El Morro?

The job market in El Morro is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 22 business establishments in the area.

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