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Weather & Climate in Colonia Morelos, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Colonia Morelos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,238 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,238 ft (2,511 m) |
| Area | 300.0 sq mi (777.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6378°N, 99.3392°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
171 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 143 km | 80 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 149 km | 65 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 148 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 142 km | 4 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 106 km | 15 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 118 km | 0 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 101 km | 1 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 117 km | 1 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 102 km | 0 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 129 km | 76 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 97 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 149 km | 55 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 143 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 49 km | 15 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 95 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico | M4.0 | 140 km | 2 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 103 km | 1 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 103 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 282 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | — | 265 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 238 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 196 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 289 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 257 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 279 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 234 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 253 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 296 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 277 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 195 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 246 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 243 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (66 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 66 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 74 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 99 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 102 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Colonia Morelos has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 44°F in January to 57°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and December the driest (0.5").