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Ocotepec de Morelos, Mexico

Hidalgo · Mexico

Ocotepec de Morelos is a small town in Hidalgo, Mexico with a population of 551. Elevation: 8,261 ft (2,518 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

551 Population 3/sq mi density
8,261 ft Elevation 2,518 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
23.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population551
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.9%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain23.9 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation8,261 ft (2,518 m)
Population551
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation8,261 ft (2,518 m)
Coordinates19.6731°, -98.3797°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceHidalgo
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation23.9 inches (607 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ocotepec de Morelos

Ocotepec de Morelos is a small town in Mexico (Hidalgo) with a population of 551. The city sits at an elevation of 8,261 feet (2,518 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 18 business establishments.

Income: Ocotepec de Morelos vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)18

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Ocotepec de Morelos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 23.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,261 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,261 ft (2,518 m)
Area160.8 sq mi (416.4 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates19.6731°N, 98.3797°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

146 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 125 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 101 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 93 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 77 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 66 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 134 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 73 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 84 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 103 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 114 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 59 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 106 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 28 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 67 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 110 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 66 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 71 km
Jun 21, 2013 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico M4.0 133 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 93 km
Feb 11, 1998 0 km WNW of La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Mexico M3.9 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Otis (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 4 298 km
2021 Grace Category 3 116 km
2017 Katia Category 2 169 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 190 km
2010 Karl Category 3 187 km
2007 Dean Category 2 146 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 162 km
2000 Keith Category 1 275 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 226 km
1993 Gert Category 2 159 km
1990 Diana Category 2 171 km
1988 Debby Category 1 160 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (53 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 53 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 61 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 77 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 97 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 103 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 105 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 124 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 130 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 130 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 137 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 158 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 171 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 53°F (11°C) 0.5 in
March 56°F (14°C) 0.8 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
July 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.7 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Ocotepec de Morelos has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 52°F in December to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Ocotepec de Morelos

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Primaria Cuauhtémoc
Primaria Benito Juárez
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Radio Stations near Ocotepec de Morelos

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO ALTIPLANO 96.5 (Tlaxcala) - 96.5 FM - XHTLAX-FM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala 96.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Stere Max 98.1FM AAC+ 128 kbps
LA COMADRE 104.5 (Pachuca) - 104.5 FM - XHRD-FM - Grupo ACIR - Pachuca, Hidalgo 104.5 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Altiplano (Tlaxcala) - 96.5 FM - XHTLAX-FM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, TL 96.5, 96.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
Radio Calpulalpan (Calpulalpan) - 94.3 FM - XHCAL-FM - CORACYT - Calpulalpan, Tlaxcala 94.3, 94.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tlaxcala - 1430 AM - XETT-AM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala 1430 am, am MP3 128 kbps
FM Centro (Apizaco) - 100.3 FM - XHXZ-FM - Apizaco, Tlaxcala 100.3 fm, américa MP3 24 kbps
La K-Pitana MP3
Radio Tlaxcala - 1430 AM - XETT-AM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, TL 1430, 1430 am MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tlaxcala (Tlaxcala) - 1430 AM - XETT-AM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala 1430 am, am MP3 128 kbps
Radio Disney (Pachuca) - 95.7 FM - XHMY-FM - Grupo Siete - Pachuca, Hidalg o 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
CRYSTAL 106.1 (Pachuca) - 106.1 FM - XHPCA-FM - Grupo Siete - Pachuca, Hidalgo 106.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
RADIO DISNEY 95.7 (Pachuca) - 95.7 FM - XHMY-FM - Grupo Siete - Pachuca, Hidalgo 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
MIX 92.5 (Pachuca) - 92.5 FM - XHPK-FM - Grupo ACIR - Pachuca, Hidalgo 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Ocotepec de Morelos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura
Casa de la Cultura
Casa de la cultura
Muse de la Antigua Estación de Tren

Libraries in Ocotepec de Morelos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Alfonso Reyes0.0
Emiliano Zapata0.0
José María Morelos0.0
José Vasconcelos0.0
Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez0.0
Tomás Vidal de la Fuente0.0
Vidal Cortés Pérez0.0

Farmers Markets in Ocotepec de Morelos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado 5 de Febrero
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Ciudad Sahagún

Gas Stations in Ocotepec de Morelos

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Stadiums & Teams in Ocotepec de Morelos

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Airports Near Ocotepec de Morelos

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Felipe Ángeles International AirportNLULarge Airport
Hermanos Serdán International AirportPBCLarge Airport
Mexico City Benito Juárez International AirportMEXLarge Airport
Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez)Medium Airport
Aeródromo AerolandiaSmall Airport
Aeródromo Cap. Juan de Dios OrtizSmall Airport
Aeródromo de la Hacienda PanoayaSmall Airport
Aeródromo Los OjuelosSmall Airport
Base Nº19 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport
Engineer Juan Guillermo Villasana National AirportSmall Airport
Estación No. 9 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Mexico City Air BaseSmall Airport
Tlaxcala AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Ocotepec de Morelos

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alcohólicos Anónimos
Unidad Básica de Rehabilitación Emiliano Zapata

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ocotepec de Morelos

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
San Isidro
San Isidro

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 Ocotepec de Morelos

What is the population of Ocotepec de Morelos?

Ocotepec de Morelos has a population of 551 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 160.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ocotepec de Morelos?

Ocotepec de Morelos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.9 inches.

How is the job market in Ocotepec de Morelos?

Ocotepec de Morelos has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 18 business establishments in the area.

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