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Weather & Climate in Colonia Morelos de Guadalupe de Rivera, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Colonia Morelos de Guadalupe de Rivera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 13.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,689 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 68.5°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 355 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,689 ft (1,734 m) |
| Area | 298.0 sq mi (771.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.5956°N, 101.4483°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 93 km | 15 km |
| Jul 8, 2004 | 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico | M4.1 | 139 km | 15 km |
| Sep 4, 2002 | 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico | M4.1 | 92 km | 4 km |
| Feb 20, 2005 | 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico | M4.1 | 133 km | 40 km |
| Nov 19, 2000 | 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico | M4.0 | 141 km | 66 km |
| Jun 27, 2006 | 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 20 km | 67 km |
| Jul 6, 2004 | 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico | M3.8 | 138 km | 7 km |
| Oct 7, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico | M3.8 | 109 km | 29 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 9 km SSE of Carapán, Mexico | M3.8 | 106 km | 58 km |
| May 9, 2003 | 3 km SSE of J. Jesús Díaz Tzirio, Mexico | M3.8 | 137 km | 87 km |
| Jan 17, 2008 | 4 km NE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico | M3.7 | 144 km | 87 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 0 km S of Tingüindín, Mexico | M3.7 | 144 km | 99 km |
| Jan 29, 1998 | 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico | M3.7 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Apr 12, 2003 | 4 km NNE of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico | M3.6 | 148 km | 16 km |
| Apr 12, 2003 | 5 km W of Pamatácuaro, Mexico | M3.6 | 141 km | 86 km |
| May 2, 1992 | 10 km WNW of Tarandacuao, Mexico | M3.2 | 108 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 2018 | 0 km E of Agostitlán, Mexico | M2.6 | 146 km | 73 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 239 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 75 mph | 225 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (89 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 89 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 65°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3 in |
Colonia Morelos de Guadalupe de Rivera has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 60°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and March the driest (0.2").