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Morelos, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Morelos is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 1,409. Elevation: 7,664 ft (2,336 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

1,409 Population 102/sq mi density
7,664 ft Elevation 2,336 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
83.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Morelos

Morelos

Morelos, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Morelos, is a landlocked state located in south-central Mexico. It is one of the 32 states which comprise the Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided into 36 municipalities and its capital city is Cuernavaca.

People

Population1,409
Density102/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain83.1 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation7,664 ft (2,336 m)
Population1,409
Population Density102 / sq mi
Elevation7,664 ft (2,336 m)
Coordinates19.7547°, -97.5775°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation83.1 inches (2,110 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Morelos

Morelos is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 1,409. The city sits at an elevation of 7,664 feet (2,336 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 45 business establishments.

Income: Morelos vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)45

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Morelos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 83.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,664 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,664 ft (2,336 m)
Area13.9 sq mi (35.9 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates19.7547°N, 97.5775°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.1"
119% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

72 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 8, 2016.

Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 19 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 103 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 137 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 129 km
Jan 6, 2015 2 km SSE of San Julián, Mexico M4.1 150 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 112 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 135 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 98 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 71 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 133 km
Aug 11, 2000 Gulf of America M4.1 125 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 145 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 109 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 126 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 124 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 126 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 73 km
Mar 19, 2000 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico M3.9 38 km
Sep 23, 1998 1 km NW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M3.9 124 km
Aug 13, 1998 5 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M3.9 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 84 km
2017 Katia Category 2 106 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 106 km
2010 Karl Category 3 125 km
2007 Dean Category 2 88 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 97 km
2000 Keith Category 1 219 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 206 km
1993 Gert Category 2 161 km
1990 Diana Category 2 129 km
1988 Debby Category 1 109 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (16 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 16 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 54 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 55 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 58 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 75 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 87 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 87 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 128 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 129 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 137 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in
March 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.6 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 3.6 in
September 58°F (14°C) 5.5 in Wettest
October 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Morelos has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 52°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Morelos

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cafe Romantico Radio AAC 96 kbps
LA INVASORA 88.9 (Perote) - 88.9 FM - XHBE-FM - Molina Comunicaciones - Perote, Veracruz 88.9 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
La K-Pitana MP3
99.7 LA INVASORA (US) banda, corridos MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Morelos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Comunitario de Ixtacamaxtitlan
Museo Xolapancalli

Libraries in Morelos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Santa Elena0.0

Farmers Markets in Morelos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado Filomeno Mata
Mercado Municipal "Guadalupe de los Pinos"
Mercado Victoria

Breweries in Morelos

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Centro Botanero La Cabañita
Proveedora de cerveza teziuteca

Stadiums & Teams in Morelos

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Morelos

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo AerolandiaSmall Airport
El Cristo AirportSmall Airport
Estación No. 9 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport
La Pajarera AirportSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Los Pipos AirportSmall Airport
Poza Rica AirportSmall Airport
Santa Ana Maloapan AirportSmall Airport
Tlaxcala AirstripSmall Airport

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 1,409 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 102 people per square mile, spread across 13.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Morelos?

Morelos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 83.1 inches.

How is the job market in Morelos?

The job market in Morelos is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 45 business establishments in the area.

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