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Melo, Uruguay
Cerro Largo · Uruguay
Melo is a mid-size city in Cerro Largo, Uruguay with a population of 51,023. Elevation: 335 ft (102 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Melo
Melo is the capital city of the Cerro Largo Department of north-eastern Uruguay. As of the census of 2023, it is the ninth most populated city of the country with a population of 56,013.
People
Climate
| Population | 51,023 |
| Population Density | 5,416 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Coordinates | -32.3682°, -54.1641° |
| Timezone | America/Montevideo |
| Country | 🇺🇾 Uruguay |
| State / Province | Cerro Largo |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.4 inches (1,279 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Melo
Melo is a mid-size city in Uruguay (Cerro Largo) with a population of 51,023. The city sits at an elevation of 335 feet (102 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.4 inches. The timezone is America/Montevideo.
Climate in Melo
Melo has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.5°C), the coldest is Jul (11.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1429 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above Uruguay avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Area | 9.4 sq mi (24.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,416/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -32.3682°N, 54.1641°W |
| Timezone | America/Montevideo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 53°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
Melo has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 53°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.0") and December the driest (3.4").
Colleges & Universities in Melo
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estación Experimental "Bernardo Rosengurtt" | University | - | Visit → |
| Instituto de Alta Especialización Melo | College | - | , |
| Instituto de Formación Docente de Melo | College | - | Visit → |
Schools in Melo
42 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela 6 Treinta y Tres Orientales | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 135 Inspector Henry Ruiz Sartorio | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 114 Saúl Urbina | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 112 Antonio Gianola | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 3 Juana de Ibarbourou | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 130 Saviniano Pérez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 140 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 46 Doctor Emilio Oribe | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 1 Artigas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 2 José Pedro Varela | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 139 Estado de Israel | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 92 José Enrique Rodó | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 13 Juan Zorrilla de San Martín | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 87 Celia Eccher de Blocona | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 7 Laura Silva de Maciel | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Salesiano | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Agraria Melo | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo 1 Departamental Juana de Ibarbourou | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Técnica Melo Norte | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo 3 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 132 España | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 54 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Técnica Melo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 121 República de Italia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 119 República Argentina | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 75 Juan Antonio Lavalleja | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 146 | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo 4 | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo 5 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 145 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 10 Severina Sánchez de Pérez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 48 | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo 2 Justino Zavala Muniz | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 81 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 107 República Federal de Alemania | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 79 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 77 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 103 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 63 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 57 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 23 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 11 República Federativa del Brasil | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Melo
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Voz De Melo | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Fm 99.1 | adult contemporary, deportes | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Melo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de Historia | ||||
| Posta del Chuy |
Hotels in Melo
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Melo
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Melo
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Melo
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Melo
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Melo
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Melo
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Melo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Melo
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cerro Largo International Airport | MLZ | Small Airport |
| Estancia Don Tomás Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Los Alamos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rio Branco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Roso Airport | - | Small Airport |
| SAMAN Vergara Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vichadero Airport | VCH | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Melo
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catedral de Melo | |
| Parroquia Santo Domingo Savio y San Carlos Borromeo | |
| Testigos de Jehová |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Uruguay
15 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Melo
What is the population of Melo?
Melo has a population of 51,023 residents and is located in Uruguay. The population density is 5,416 people per square mile, spread across 9.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Melo?
Melo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.4 inches.