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Morocoy, Mexico

Quintana Roo · Mexico

Morocoy is a small town in Quintana Roo, Mexico with a population of 1,293. Elevation: 240 ft (73 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

1,293 Population 267/sq mi density
240 ft Elevation 73 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
40.3 in Annual Rain
America / Cancun Timezone

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People

Population1,293
Density267/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain40.3 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Population1,293
Population Density267 / sq mi
Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Coordinates18.6032°, -88.8110°
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceQuintana Roo
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation40.3 inches (1,024 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Morocoy

Morocoy is a small town in Mexico (Quintana Roo) with a population of 1,293. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet (73 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.3 inches. The timezone is America/Cancun.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 41 business establishments.

Income: Morocoy vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)41

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Morocoy has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 40.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²)
Population Density267/sq mi
Coordinates18.6032°N, 88.8110°W
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.42"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 10, 2002.

Jun 10, 2002 6 km ENE of Presidente Juárez, Mexico M4.1 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Beryl (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 2 237 km
2022 Lisa Category 1 125 km
2021 Grace Category 1 216 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 242 km
2020 Gamma Category 1 231 km
2020 Nana Category 1 208 km
2016 Earl Category 1 134 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 30 km
2011 Rina Category 1 223 km
2010 Richard Category 2 140 km
2007 Dean Category 5 35 km
2005 Wilma Category 4 291 km
2005 Emily Category 4 238 km
2002 Isidore Category 3 206 km
2001 Iris Category 4 249 km
2000 Keith Category 4 116 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 125 km
1995 Roxanne Category 3 147 km
1988 Gilbert Category 5 276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
March 76°F (25°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 78°F (26°C) 1.3 in
May 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 6.4 in Wettest
October 78°F (25°C) 5.1 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.9 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in

Morocoy has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 72°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.4") and March the driest (0.6").

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Airports Near Morocoy

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chetumal International AirportCTMMedium Airport
Corozal AirportCZHMedium Airport
Sartaneja AirportSJXMedium Airport
Aeródromo KohunlinchSmall Airport
Backlanding AirportSmall Airport
H.E Alfredo Martinez (Tower Hill) AirstripORZSmall Airport
Johnny Chan Chen AirstripSmall Airport
Pucte AirportSmall Airport
San Felipe AirstripSmall Airport
Santa Cruz AirportSTUSmall Airport
Tres Leguas AirportSmall Airport
Xpujil AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Cancun

🇲🇽 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 Morocoy

What is the population of Morocoy?

Morocoy has a population of 1,293 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 267 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Morocoy?

Morocoy has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.3 inches.

How is the job market in Morocoy?

The job market in Morocoy is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 41 business establishments in the area.

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