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Weather & Climate in Paso Morelos, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Paso Morelos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,635 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 75.6°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,635 ft (1,108 m) |
| Area | 662.9 sq mi (1,717.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.2212°N, 99.2098°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
554 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 84 km | 48 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 139 km | 55 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 125 km | 53 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 146 km | 34 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 38 km | 80 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 135 km | 35 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 7 km | 52 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 110 km | 57 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 80 km | 62 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 122 km | 57 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico | M5.4 | 77 km | 52 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico | M5.3 | 127 km | 56 km |
| Jul 27, 2024 | 4 km NE of Platanillo, Mexico | M5.3 | 144 km | 35 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 3 km NNE of Iliatenco, Mexico | M5.2 | 140 km | 37 km |
| Aug 5, 1993 | 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico | M5.2 | 137 km | 62 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico | M5.2 | 105 km | 57 km |
| Mar 6, 2001 | 7 km E of Las Compuertas, Mexico | M5.1 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico | M5.1 | 95 km | 44 km |
| Aug 27, 1997 | 1 km NNW of El Limón, Mexico | M5.0 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 19 km | 65 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 127 mph | 125 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 120 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 129 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 299 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 293 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 172 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 81 mph | 257 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 237 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 138 mph | 283 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 2 | 104 mph | 265 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 3 | 109 mph | 145 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 1 | 92 mph | 299 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 236 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 149 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 257 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 121 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 121 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 118 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (96 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 96 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 109 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 114 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 8.3 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in |
Paso Morelos has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.0") and March the driest (0.1").