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Weather & Climate in Temalac de Morelos, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Temalac de Morelos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 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 37.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,130 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 76.1°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,130 ft (954 m) |
| Area | 340.6 sq mi (882.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.1164°N, 98.9536°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
499 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 | 69 km | 48 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 149 km | 21 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 33 km | 80 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 131 km | 35 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 132 km | 57 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 27 km | 52 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 53 km | 62 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 149 km | 57 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico | M5.4 | 47 km | 52 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico | M5.3 | 103 km | 56 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 3 km NNE of Iliatenco, Mexico | M5.2 | 120 km | 37 km |
| Aug 5, 1993 | 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico | M5.2 | 110 km | 62 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico | M5.2 | 78 km | 57 km |
| Mar 6, 2001 | 7 km E of Las Compuertas, Mexico | M5.1 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico | M5.1 | 72 km | 44 km |
| Aug 27, 1997 | 1 km NNW of El Limón, Mexico | M5.0 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 48 km | 65 km |
| Mar 5, 2001 | 6 km E of Las Compuertas, Mexico | M5.0 | 147 km | 42 km |
| May 8, 1997 | 9 km S of Pueblo Viejo, Mexico | M5.0 | 145 km | 38 km |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 2 km W of Rancho Viejo, Mexico | M4.9 | 145 km | 12 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 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 119 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 128 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 150 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 296 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 158 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 81 mph | 266 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 212 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 132 mph | 283 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 115 mph | 243 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 3 | 109 mph | 147 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 92 mph | 280 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 254 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 135 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 266 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
5 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 | — | 123 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 149 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 123 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 117 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 107 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 109 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 139 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°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) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 7.5 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in |
Temalac de Morelos has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.6") and March the driest (0.1").