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Morelos, Mexico

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13,565 Population 45/sq mi density
6,398 ft Elevation 1,950 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
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. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US 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 US 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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