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Morelia, Mexico

Full City Profile

743,275 Population 2,479/sq mi density
6,289 ft Elevation 1,917 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Morelia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above US avg
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,289 ft (1,917 m)
Area299.8 sq mi (776.6 km²)
Population Density2,479/sq mi
Coordinates19.7008°N, 101.1844°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.0"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.60"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

132 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 121 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 131 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 113 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 117 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 125 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 139 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 121 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 121 km
Mar 3, 2019 6 km SW of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.1 142 km
Jun 16, 2019 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M5.1 140 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 131 km
Mar 20, 2006 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.9 130 km
Mar 22, 2019 10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.9 148 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 123 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 123 km
Feb 5, 2012 7 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.8 133 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 124 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 109 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 133 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Otis (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 4 241 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 292 km
2021 Rick Category 2 169 km
1996 Alma Category 2 228 km
1996 Boris Category 1 154 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 284 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 277 km
1984 Odile Category 2 263 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 62 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 104 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (14°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
May 69°F (20°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 67°F (20°C) 5.6 in
July 64°F (18°C) 7.6 in Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 7.1 in
September 64°F (18°C) 5.4 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in

Morelia has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 56°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and March the driest (0.2").

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