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Morelos, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Morelos is a small city in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 13,565. Elevation: 6,398 ft (1,950 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,565 Population 45/sq mi density
6,398 ft Elevation 1,950 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
36.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population13,565
Density45/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain36.9 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation6,398 ft (1,950 m)
Population13,565
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation6,398 ft (1,950 m)
Coordinates19.6489°, -101.2389°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation36.9 inches (937 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Morelos

Morelos is a small city in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 13,565. The city sits at an elevation of 6,398 feet (1,950 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 434 business establishments.

Income: Morelos vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)434

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Morelos

Morelos has an average annual temperature of 19.4°C (67°F). The hottest month is May (22.9°C), the coldest is Jan (15.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 822 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.8°C / 60°F 6.4° / 25.1° 10.1
Feb 17.6°C / 64°F 7.8° / 27.5° 15.6
Mar 19.8°C / 68°F 9.5° / 30.1° 9.3
Apr 22°C / 72°F 11.6° / 32.4° 12.2
May 22.9°C / 73°F 13.7° / 32.1° 44.2
Jun 21.8°C / 71°F 14.6° / 28.9° 142.6
Jul 20.4°C / 69°F 13.9° / 27° 193.5
Aug 20.3°C / 69°F 13.9° / 26.7° 197.0
Sep 20.1°C / 68°F 13.8° / 26.4° 126.9
Oct 19.2°C / 67°F 11.8° / 26.7° 54.0
Nov 17.2°C / 63°F 8.5° / 26° 12.9
Dec 16°C / 61°F 6.7° / 25.2° 3.9
Morelos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 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 36.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,398 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above Mexico avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,398 ft (1,950 m)
Area299.8 sq mi (776.6 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates19.6489°N, 101.2389°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.9"
3% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.39"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

161 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 M6.5 114 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 125 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 107 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 120 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 112 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 135 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 116 km
Mar 3, 2019 6 km SW of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.1 135 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 112 km
Jun 16, 2019 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M5.1 132 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 125 km
Mar 22, 2019 10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.9 144 km
Mar 20, 2006 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.9 122 km
Feb 5, 2012 7 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.8 127 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 117 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 116 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 119 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 102 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 125 km
Aug 6, 2005 12 km NE of Guayameo, Mexico M4.6 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 4 238 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 284 km
2021 Rick Category 2 161 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 299 km
1996 Alma Category 2 220 km
1996 Boris Category 1 146 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 276 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 269 km
1984 Odile Category 2 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (58 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 58 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 107 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 65°F (19°C) 0.6 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 6.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 8.4 in Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 7.8 in
September 63°F (17°C) 6.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in

Morelos has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 56°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.4") and March the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Morelos

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SALESIANO SECUNDARIA - - - -
SALESIANO PREPARATORIA - - - -
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México - - - -
CBTA LA HUERTA - - - -
Kipling - - - -
Escuela Primaria Revolución - - - -
Secundaria Técnica No. 13 La Huerta - - - -
Secundaria 15 de Mayo y Telebachillerato - - - -
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Radio Stations near Morelos

27 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2025 FM 92.3 (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán 92.3 fm, adult MP3 192 kbps
Cumbias Inmortales Corsan cumbias, exitos MP3
VIVE 106.1 (Morelia) - 106.1 FM - XHSCCN-FM - RM Morelia - Morelia, Michoacán 106.1 fm, 80s en español MP3 128 kbps
Radio - Melodie folk music MP3 128 kbps
MIX 101.7 (Morelia) - 101.7 FM - XHEMM-FM - Grupo ACIR - Morelia, Michoacán 101.7, 101.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
radio-calico (US) musik, pop. OGG
91.5 FM (Morelia) - XHMRL-FM - Grupo Marmor - Morelia, Michoacán 91.5 fm, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Radio fórmula (Morelos) - 106.9 FM [Cuernavaca, Morelos] music, news AAC
BUENISIIMA 88.5 FM - CUERNAVACA banda, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
STEREO 100 99.9 (Morelia) - 99.9 FM - XHSCHP-FM - FH Comunicadores de Michoacán - Morelia/Tarímbaro, Michoacán 99.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
INFINITO 92.3 (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán 92.3 fm, adult MP3 192 kbps
La Más Picuda (Cuernavaca) - 94.9 FM - XHSW-FM - Radiorama - Cuernavaca, MO 94.9, 94.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
Radio-EarthRites (US) - AAC 224 kbps
radio ranchito - MP3 128 kbps
Radio - Classical Minnesota Public Radio (US) - AAC+ 48 kbps
EXA FM 89.3 (Morelia) - 89.3 FM - XHKW-FM - Grupo CB - Morelia, Michoacán 89.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
EXA FM 95.7 (Cuernavaca) - 95.7 FM - XHCT-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, Morelos 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
La Ley 106.3 - MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Morelos 100.1 informativa, noticias MP3 64 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Cuautla) - 104.5 FM - XHCU-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cuautla, MO 104.5, 104.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
Exa FM Cuernavaca - 95.7 FM - XHCT-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, MO 95.7, 95.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
Mundo (Cuernavaca) - 96.5 FM - XHJMG-FM - Grupo Mundo Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, MO 1980's, 1980s MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Cuernavaca - 96.5 FM - XHJMG-FM - Grupo Mundo Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, Morelos 96.5 fm, cuernavaca MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Cuernavaca - 97.3 FM - XHVZ-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, MO 97.3, 97.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
Stereo Vida (Cuernavaca) - 90.3 FM - XHJPA-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 90.3 fm, adulto MP3
Arroba FM (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama - Cuernavaca, Morelos 93.3 fm, @fm MP3
100.3 la ley (US) - MP3 48 kbps

Museums in Morelos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Auditorio Universitario Doctor Samuel Ramos
Auditorio Universitario Doctor Samuel Ramos
Casa de la Cultura de Morelia
Casa de Mariano Michelena
Casa de Mariano Michelena
Casa de Morelos
Casa de Morelos
Centro Cultural Universitario
Centro Cultural Universitario
Ex Convento de Tiripetío
House of Birth of José María Morelos Museum
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Alfredo Zalce
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Alfredo Zalce
Museo de Geología y Mineralogía "Dr. Jenaro González Reyna"
Museo de Geología y Mineralogía "Dr. Jenaro González Reyna"
Museo de Historia Natural "Manuel Martínez Solórzano"
Museo de Historia Natural "Manuel Martínez Solórzano"
Museo de los Símbolos Patrios
Museo de los Símbolos Patrios
Museo de Sitio y Archivo Histórico Casa de Morelos
Museo del Artesano Michoacano
Museo del Dulce
Museo del Dulce
Museo del Estado de Michoacán
Museo Poder Judicial
Museo Poder Judicial
Museo Regional Michoacano
Museo Regional Michoacano
Orquidario de Morelia Dr. y Gral. Alberto Oviedo Mota
Palacio de Justicia
Planetario "Lic. Felipe Rivera"
Planetario "Lic. Felipe Rivera"

Libraries in Morelos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
AF0.0
Biblioteca Pública Central Estatal Francisco J. Múgica0.0
Biblioteca Pública de la Universidad Michoacana0.0
Biblioteca Pública de la Universidad Michoacana0.0

Farmers Markets in Morelos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abarrotes La Luz
Mercado de Dulces
Mercado de La Colina
Mercado Independencia
Mercado Nicolás Bravo
Mercado San Juan

Restaurants in Morelos

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alere Cocina Híbrida
Barbacoas de res
Cocina Económica Doña Herme
Doña Cuca
Doña Cuca
Doña Herme
Doña Martita
Rosticería Lupita
Rosticería Lupita
Rosticería Monterrey
Rosticería Morelos II

Cafes in Morelos

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafetería y salón de usos múltiples (J)

Monuments in Morelos

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hoyo Negro
Sistema Solar
Volcán Paricutín

Dentists in Morelos

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro Dental Zapata
Consultorio Dental
Consultorio Dental

Bus Stations in Morelos

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MX #482742433
Puma Bus

Gas Stations in Morelos

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MX #1922608950
MX #1922609024
MX #380038941

Gyms in Morelos

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gimnasio UNAM

Stadiums & Teams in Morelos

TeamLeagueDivision
Auditorio Bicentenario
Estadio José María Morelos y Pavón
Estadio Olímpico Venustiano Carranza

Airports Near Morelos

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Carlos Díaz Becerril Airport-Small Airport
Cutzarondiro-Small Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Morelos

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro Estatal de Atención Oncológica
Centro Materno Infantil "San José" A.C.
Consultorios Médicos Morelos
CRIT Michoacán
FISICUP
Hospital de la Mujer
IMSS Hospital General de Zona 83 Morelia
Unidad basica de rehabilitacion DIF

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

🇲🇽 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 Morelos

What is the population of Morelos?

Morelos has a population of 13,565 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 299.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Morelos?

Morelos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.9 inches.

How is the job market in Morelos?

The job market in Morelos is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 434 business establishments in the area.

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