José María Morelos, Mexico

Full City Profile

2,331 Population 19/sq mi density

197 ft Elevation 60 meters

79°F Avg Temperature 26°C

José María Morelos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	79.3°F
	47% above US avg
January Average	76°F (25°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	197 ft (60 m)
Area	119.9 sq mi (310.5 km²)
Population Density	19/sq mi
Coordinates	16.2024°N, 97.9288°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.9"

37% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 12.64"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,556 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 21, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999	15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico	M7.5	108 km
Sep 14, 1995	5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico	M7.4	96 km
Mar 20, 2012	6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico	M7.4	46 km
Feb 16, 2018	4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico	M7.2	21 km
Feb 25, 1996	24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M7.1	29 km
Jul 19, 1997	4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico	M6.9	34 km
Oct 24, 1993	1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico	M6.7	104 km
Jun 30, 2010	2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M6.3	27 km
Feb 25, 1996	7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M6.2	9 km
May 15, 1993	1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.1	74 km
Nov 13, 1993	18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico	M6.0	76 km
Dec 16, 1997	46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico	M6.0	99 km
Apr 2, 2012	7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico	M6.0	47 km
May 15, 1993	2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.0	74 km
Jun 14, 2004	0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico	M5.9	17 km
Mar 19, 1996	21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico	M5.9	77 km
Feb 19, 2018	4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico	M5.9	23 km
Feb 17, 2018	8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico	M5.8	8 km
May 8, 2016	3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M5.8	25 km
Mar 10, 2014	26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico	M5.8	47 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

18 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	34 km
2024	John	Category 3	79 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	187 km
2022	Bonnie	Category 2	291 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	136 km
2017	Max	Category 1	117 km
2015	Carlos	Category 1	239 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	33 km
2011	Hilary	Category 3	152 km
2006	John	Category 3	248 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	195 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	42 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	63 km
1996	Douglas	Category 1	269 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	245 km
1993	Calvin	Category 2	279 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	127 km
1984	Odile	Category 2	297 km

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

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1787	SAN MARCOS	Earthquake	4.0 m	11	69 km
1957	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	1.3 m	65	129 km
1995	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	3	96 km
1950	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	—	44 km
2012	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	2	46 km
1928	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	4	97 km
1996	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	29 km
1968	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	—	18	41 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	76°F (25°C)	0.2 in
February	76°F (24°C)	0.1 in	Coldest
March	79°F (26°C)	0.0 in	Driest
April	81°F (27°C)	0.2 in
May	83°F (28°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
June	81°F (27°C)	9.3 in
July	81°F (27°C)	8.7 in
August	81°F (27°C)	11.6 in
September	80°F (27°C)	12.6 in	Wettest
October	80°F (26°C)	5.7 in
November	78°F (26°C)	0.7 in
December	77°F (25°C)	0.2 in

José María Morelos has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in February to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.6") and March the driest (0.0").

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