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Morelos, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Morelos is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 3,277. Elevation: 1,273 ft (388 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

3,277 Population 13/sq mi density
1,273 ft Elevation 388 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
48.9 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

Population3,277
Density13/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain48.9 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation1,273 ft (388 m)
Population3,277
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation1,273 ft (388 m)
Coordinates18.1788°, -94.9502°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation48.9 inches (1,243 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Morelos

Morelos is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 3,277. The city sits at an elevation of 1,273 feet (388 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 105 business establishments.

Income: Morelos vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)105

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Morelos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 48.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,273 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above Mexico avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,273 ft (388 m)
Area248.8 sq mi (644.3 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates18.1788°N, 94.9502°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"
29% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.30"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

960 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 126 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 93 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 113 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 101 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 38 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 118 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 102 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 41 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 48 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 143 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 119 km
Jan 30, 2019 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.4 132 km
Apr 20, 2004 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 88 km
Jun 11, 2002 19 km N of Niños Héroes, Mexico M5.3 78 km
Dec 19, 2001 34 km WNW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico M5.3 146 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 76 km
Sep 15, 2016 4 km NW of Cuauhtémoc, Mexico M5.2 117 km
Jan 6, 2013 2 km ESE of Matías Romero, Mexico M5.2 146 km
Apr 25, 1998 27 km SSW of Las Choapas, Mexico M5.2 98 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Agatha (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Agatha Category 2 297 km
2021 Grace Category 3 271 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 232 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 247 km
2010 Karl Category 3 169 km
2007 Dean Category 2 236 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 281 km
2005 Stan Category 1 47 km
1997 Rick Category 1 277 km
1990 Diana Category 1 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (51 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 51 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in
February 69°F (21°C) 1.6 in
March 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in
April 77°F (25°C) 0.7 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 2.1 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in
July 80°F (26°C) 11.3 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 10.5 in
September 76°F (25°C) 11.2 in
October 74°F (23°C) 9.1 in
November 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in
December 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in Coldest

Morelos has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 69°F in December to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 69.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.3") and April the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Morelos

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 103.9 (San Andrés Tuxtla) - 103.9 FM - XHDQ-FM - Quatro Media - San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz 103.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
ISTMO 94.9 (Acayucan) - 94.9 FM - XHPTEA-FM - ACayucan, Veracruz 94.9 fm, acayucan AAC+ 80 kbps
LA KEBUENA 93.9 (Acayucan) - 93.9 FM - XHEVZ-FM - Acayucan, Veracruz 93.9 fm, acayucan MP3 128 kbps
MEZKLA FM 104.7 (San Andrés Tuxtla) - 104.7 FM - XHPTLA-FM - Grupo Mezkla - San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz 104.7 fm, américa MP3

Museums in Morelos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Regional Comunitario

Libraries in Morelos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal María Boettinger de Álvarez0.0
Biblioteca Pública Cuauhtémoc0.0
Biblioteca y Plaza Comunitaria0.0

Farmers Markets in Morelos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado "Vicente Obregón"
Mercado Adolfo López Mateos
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Publico Municipal Miguel Aleman Valdez

Banks in Morelos

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco del Bienestar

Airports Near Morelos

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International AirportMTTMedium Airport
El Cubilete AirportSmall Airport
El Robalo AirstripSmall Airport
Los Tuxtlas Regional AirportSmall Airport
Moralar 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 3,277 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 248.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Morelos?

Morelos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.9 inches.

How is the job market in Morelos?

The job market in Morelos is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 105 business establishments in the area.

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