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Morcillo, Mexico

Durango · Mexico

Morcillo is a small town in Durango, Mexico with a population of 885. Elevation: 6,293 ft (1,918 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

885 Population 19/sq mi density
6,293 ft Elevation 1,918 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
22.2 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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People

Population885
Density19/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.5%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain22.2 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation6,293 ft (1,918 m)
Population885
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation6,293 ft (1,918 m)
Coordinates24.1705°, -104.7018°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceDurango
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation22.2 inches (565 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Morcillo

Morcillo is a small town in Mexico (Durango) with a population of 885. The city sits at an elevation of 6,293 feet (1,918 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.2 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 28 business establishments.

Income: Morcillo vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)28

Business (County)

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Commute & Transportation

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Climate in Morcillo

Morcillo has an average annual temperature of 19.2°C (67°F). The hottest month is Jun (24.5°C), the coldest is Jan (13.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 442 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.2°C / 56°F 2.9° / 23.5° 14.6
Feb 15.2°C / 59°F 4.7° / 25.6° 11.3
Mar 17.8°C / 64°F 7° / 28.6° 2.0
Apr 21°C / 70°F 10.1° / 31.8° 2.3
May 23.4°C / 74°F 13.1° / 33.7° 7.3
Jun 24.5°C / 76°F 15.3° / 33.6° 62.7
Jul 23°C / 73°F 15.1° / 30.8° 104.6
Aug 22.6°C / 73°F 14.5° / 30.6° 102.7
Sep 21.4°C / 71°F 13.8° / 28.9° 96.4
Oct 19.2°C / 67°F 9.8° / 28.5° 22.8
Nov 15.4°C / 60°F 5.2° / 25.7° 13.2
Dec 13.2°C / 56°F 2.5° / 24° 2.5
Morcillo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 22.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,293 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above Mexico avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,293 ft (1,918 m)
Area45.6 sq mi (118.0 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates24.1705°N, 104.7018°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.2"
41% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.39"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 20, 2024.

Jul 29, 2003 28 km SSW of Esfuerzos Unidos, Mexico M4.5 63 km
Sep 20, 2024 10 km E of Emilio Carranza, Mexico M4.2 116 km
May 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Pasaje, Mexico M3.8 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Roslyn (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 131 km
2022 Orlene Category 2 201 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 210 km
2018 Willa Category 3 154 km
2006 Lane Category 3 254 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 145 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 154 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 260 km
1986 Roslyn Category 1 294 km
1983 Tico Category 3 216 km
1981 Norma Category 2 190 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (26 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 26 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 0.2 in
March 58°F (14°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in Warmest
July 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 5.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in
November 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in

Morcillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 51°F in January to 70°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Morcillo

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Benito Juarez
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Radio Stations near Morcillo

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Tremenda (Durango) - 96.5 FM - XHDNG-FM - Grupo Garza Limón - Durango, DG 96.5, 96.5 fm MP3 185 kbps
LA KEBUENA 94.9 (Durango) - 94.9 FM - XHCCAV-FM - GPM Grupo Promomedios - Durango, Durango 94.9 fm, américa AAC+ 32 kbps
VIDA ROMÁNTICA 104.5 (Durango) - 104.5 FM - XHDRD-FM - Radiorama Durango - Durango, Durango 104.5 fm, américa MP3
La Nueva (El Salto) - 93.3 FM - XHPNVO-FM - GPM Grupo Promomedios - El Salto, Pueblo Nuevo, Durango 93.3 fm, américa AAC 32 kbps
104.5 Vida Romántica (Durango) - 104.5 FM - XHDRD-FM - Radiorama Durango - Durango, Durango 104.5 fm, américa MP3
W RADIO 92.5 (Durango) - 92.5 FM - XHCCAU-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Durango, Durango 92.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
ARROBA FM 99.7 (Durango) - 99.7 FM - XHOH-FM - Radiorama Durango - Durango, Durango 99.7 fm, @fm MP3
@FM (Durango) - 99.7 FM - XHOH-FM - Radiorama - Durango, GR 99.7, 99.7 fm MP3
Lobos FM (Laguna) - 88.7 FM - XHLUAD-FM - Universidad Autónoma de Durango - Gómez Palacio, DG 88.7, 88.7 fm MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 101.3 (Durango) - 101.3 FM - XHCAV-FM - Armas Radio - Durango, Durango 101.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
RADIO FÓRMULA 590 (Durango) - 590 AM - XEE-AM - Grupo Fórmula - Durango, Durango 105.3 fm, 590 am AAC
Radio Fórmula (Durango) - 105.3 FM / 590 AM - XHE-FM / XEE-AM - Grupo Fórmula - Durango, Durango 105.3 fm, 590 am AAC
España FM 92.9 college radio, cultural AAC 128 kbps
Arroba FM (Durango) - 99.7 FM - XHOH-FM - Radiorama - Durango, Durango 99.7 fm, @fm MP3
W Radio 92.5 FM Durango durango, grupo radio cañón MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Morcillo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Ferrería - Precolumbia
Museo Bebeleche
Museo de Historia Francisco Villa
Museo de la Ciudad
Museo INAH
Museo Regional de Durango
Palacio del Conde del Valle de Súchil
Sala de exp. múltiples INAH
Tunel de Minería

Libraries in Morcillo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biiblioteca Estatal0.0
Centro de Información ITD0.0

Farmers Markets in Morcillo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadito Verde Durango
Mercado Juárez

Stadiums & Teams in Morcillo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Morcillo

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Guadalupe Victoria International AirportDGOMedium Airport
Coyotes AirportSmall Airport
El Durangueño AirportSmall Airport
El Salto AirportSmall Airport
Francisco Sarabia AirportSmall Airport
La Peña del Aguila AirportSmall Airport
Las Escobas AirportSmall Airport
Las Praderas AirportSmall Airport
Rancho del Carmen AirportSmall Airport
Rancho El Cura AirstripSmall Airport
San Francisco del Mezquital AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan del Río del Centauro del Norte AirportSmall Airport
San Pedro AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Morcillo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Refugio

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Monterrey

🇲🇽 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 Morcillo

What is the population of Morcillo?

Morcillo has a population of 885 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 45.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Morcillo?

Morcillo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.2 inches.

How is the job market in Morcillo?

The job market in Morcillo is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 28 business establishments in the area.

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