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Merinos, Uruguay

Paysandú Department · Uruguay

Merinos is a small town in Paysandú Department, Uruguay with a population of 528. Elevation: 561 ft (171 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

528 Population 369/sq mi density
561 ft Elevation 171 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
50.5 in Annual Rain
America / Montevideo Timezone

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About Merinos

Merinos is a village in the south of Paysandú Department of western Uruguay.

People

Population528
Density369/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain50.5 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Population528
Population Density369 / sq mi
Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Coordinates-32.3849°, -56.9043°
TimezoneAmerica/Montevideo
Country🇺🇾 Uruguay
State / ProvincePaysandú Department
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation50.5 inches (1,283 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Merinos

Merinos is a small town in Uruguay (Paysandú Department) with a population of 528. The city sits at an elevation of 561 feet (171 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches. The timezone is America/Montevideo.

Merinos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 561 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above Uruguay avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density369/sq mi
Coordinates-32.3849°N, 56.9043°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montevideo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above Uruguay avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.35"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.15"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 4.9 in Warmest
February 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in
March 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.0 in
June 53°F (11°C) 3.3 in
July 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in Coldest
August 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in
November 69°F (20°C) 4.1 in
December 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in

Merinos has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 52°F in July to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Merinos

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela 18
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Gas Stations in Merinos

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

UY #4282261717

Airports Near Merinos

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeroclub Guichón AirfieldSmall Airport
Garcia Brum AirstripSmall Airport
Guichón AirfieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Montevideo
Elevation
171 m (561 ft)
Area
0.9 km² (0.3 mi²)
Postal Code
60009

🇺🇾 About Uruguay

Capital Montevideo
Population 3,449,299
Area 176,220 km²
GDP (USD) $77,991,666,838
GDP per capita $23,019
HDI 0.830
Life expectancy 78.1 years
Internet users 89.9%
Urban population 95.5%
Currency UYU (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +598
TLD .uy
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Uruguay

15 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Jan 6 Children's Day Día de los Niños
Feb 16 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Semana de Turismo
Apr 3 Good Friday Semana de Turismo
Apr 19 Landing of the 33 Patriots Day Desembarco de los 33 Orientales
May 1 International Workers' Day Día de los Trabajadores
May 18 Battle of Las Piedras Batalla de las Piedras
Jun 19 Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day Natalicio de Artigas y Día del Nunca Más
Jul 18 Constitution Day Jura de la Constitución
Aug 25 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Oct 12 Day of the race Día de la Raza
Nov 2 Deceased ones day Día de los Difuntos
Dec 25 Christmas Day Día de la Familia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Merinos

What is the population of Merinos?

Merinos has a population of 528 residents and is located in Uruguay. The population density is 369 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Merinos?

Merinos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.5 inches.

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