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Weather & Climate in Morelos, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Morelos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 35.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,909 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 72.3°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,909 ft (582 m) |
| Area | 3,016.7 sq mi (7,813.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.6721°N, 107.6772°W |
| Timezone | America/Chihuahua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Oct 26, 2009 | 16 km N of Badiraguato, Mexico | M4.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2010 | 22 km SW of San Francisco de Borja, Mexico | M4.3 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Aug 1, 2011 | 14 km ESE of Batopilas, Mexico | M4.2 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1994 | 22 km S of Guadalupe y Calvo, Mexico | M3.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1998 | 13 km NW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M3.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 211 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 1 | 92 mph | 108 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 75 mph | 297 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 223 km |
| 1998 | Isis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 219 km |
| 1996 | Fausto | Category 1 | 81 mph | 220 km |
| 1995 | Ismael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 185 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 224 km |
| 1986 | Newton | Category 1 | 86 mph | 211 km |
| 1986 | Paine | Category 1 | 92 mph | 198 km |
| 1982 | Paul | Category 2 | 109 mph | 171 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in |
Morelos has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 61°F in January to 84°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.9") and April the driest (0.3").