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Morelia, Colombia

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2,257 Population 481/sq mi density
863 ft Elevation 263 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Morelia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 110 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 136.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.6°F
44% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days110 days/yr

Geography

Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²)
Population Density481/sq mi
Coordinates1.4875°N, 75.7258°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 136.0"
258% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 16.42"
Driest Month (Jan) 5.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 20, 2025.

Sep 30, 2012 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia M7.3 86 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 108 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 130 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 116 km
Dec 6, 1992 18 km NW of El Doncello, Colombia M4.9 52 km
Mar 4, 2008 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia M4.8 145 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 110 km
Apr 19, 2022 7 km NE of Acevedo, Colombia M4.6 43 km
May 18, 2005 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia M4.6 59 km
Feb 2, 2000 Colombia M4.5 110 km
Oct 17, 1991 14 km NW of Oporapa, Colombia M4.5 80 km
May 1, 2018 13 km S of Suaza, Colombia M4.5 42 km
Jun 20, 2025 18 km WSW of Inzá, Colombia M4.4 125 km
Jun 8, 1994 9 km NE of Belalcázar, Colombia M4.4 138 km
May 5, 2024 3 km NNE of Saladoblanco, Colombia M4.4 68 km
Jul 28, 1999 3 km SSW of Altamira, Colombia M4.3 62 km
Dec 10, 2012 7 km WSW of La Argentina, Colombia M4.3 83 km
Sep 6, 1991 11 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.2 122 km
Jun 8, 1994 4 km ESE of Belalcázar, Colombia M3.9 129 km
Aug 27, 2000 6 km N of Inzá, Colombia M3.9 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (119 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 119 km
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in Warmest, Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
March 78°F (26°C) 11.9 in
April 78°F (25°C) 15.6 in
May 77°F (25°C) 16.4 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 15.7 in
July 76°F (24°C) 14.4 in Coldest
August 77°F (25°C) 10.4 in
September 77°F (25°C) 10.9 in
October 78°F (26°C) 11.7 in
November 78°F (26°C) 10.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 6.8 in

Morelia has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 136.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (16.4") and January the driest (5.3").

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