José María Morelos, Mexico

Full City Profile

847 Population 3/sq mi density

7,201 ft Elevation 2,195 meters

66°F Avg Temperature 19°C

José María Morelos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	65.6°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	59°F (15°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,201 ft (2,195 m)
Area	285.2 sq mi (738.7 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	19.7901°N, 100.3682°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"

52% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 8.23"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

83 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Apr 29, 2008	19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M5.3	147 km
Jul 21, 2003	14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M5.2	148 km
Sep 24, 1991	1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M4.8	140 km
Apr 22, 1994	7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico	M4.6	125 km
Sep 21, 1995	29 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M4.6	150 km
Nov 28, 1995	32 km NNE of Aratichanguío, Mexico	M4.5	147 km
Apr 5, 2022	17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico	M4.5	59 km
Jul 17, 2007	4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico	M4.3	136 km
Apr 30, 2006	5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico	M4.2	54 km
Mar 15, 1998	2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico	M4.2	31 km
Oct 10, 2011	10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M4.2	133 km
Aug 14, 2000	23 km SSW of Carácuaro, Mexico	M4.2	138 km
Sep 4, 2002	2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico	M4.1	125 km
Mar 12, 2000	1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico	M4.1	119 km
Jul 17, 2012	12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico	M4.1	138 km
May 28, 2007	6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico	M4.1	150 km
May 5, 1997	23 km SSE of Turicato, Mexico	M4.1	145 km
May 30, 2007	4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico	M4.0	133 km
Sep 23, 2013	2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico	M4.0	136 km
Feb 15, 1999	5 km SW of Zacapuato, Mexico	M3.9	132 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: John (2024).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2024	John	Category 1	283 km
2023	Otis	Category 4	233 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	242 km
2021	Grace	Category 1	290 km
1996	Alma	Category 2	292 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	227 km
1993	Gert	Category 2	260 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (45 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo	Caldera	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	-3050	45 km
Toluca, Nevado de	Stratovolcano	4,680 m (15,354 ft)	-1350	99 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato	Pyroclastic cone(s)	3,860 m (12,664 ft)	1952	145 km
Chichinautzin	Volcanic field	3,930 m (12,894 ft)	400	152 km
Papayo	Lava dome	3,600 m (11,811 ft)	Unknown	183 km
Iztaccihuatl	Stratovolcano	5,230 m (17,159 ft)	Unknown	193 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	59°F (15°C)	0.9 in
February	56°F (13°C)	0.4 in
March	60°F (15°C)	0.3 in	Driest
April	63°F (17°C)	0.6 in
May	65°F (18°C)	2.0 in
June	65°F (18°C)	6.0 in
July	68°F (20°C)	8.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	62°F (17°C)	7.9 in
September	62°F (17°C)	5.9 in
October	60°F (16°C)	2.7 in
November	58°F (14°C)	0.6 in
December	56°F (13°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

José María Morelos has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 56°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.2") and March the driest (0.3").

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