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Morelos, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,409 Population 102/sq mi density
7,664 ft Elevation 2,336 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
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. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above US 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 US 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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