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Weather & Climate in Tepatitlán de Morelos, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tepatitlán de Morelos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 33.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,988 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,988 ft (1,825 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,529/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.8169°N, 102.7635°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| May 11, 2016 | 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico | M4.5 | 77 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico | M4.2 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Dec 12, 2001 | 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico | M4.2 | 139 km | 4 km |
| Oct 13, 2003 | 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.2 | 68 km | 62 km |
| Mar 15, 2023 | 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico | M4.2 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jul 8, 2004 | 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico | M4.1 | 44 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 2023 | Michoacan, Mexico | M4.1 | 141 km | 6 km |
| Apr 7, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico | M4.0 | 129 km | 20 km |
| Jun 27, 2006 | 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 119 km | 67 km |
| Jun 17, 2004 | 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico | M3.9 | 95 km | 29 km |
| Apr 2, 2003 | 1 km SSW of Tacátzcuaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 124 km | 2 km |
| Apr 7, 2003 | 1 km E of Los Limones, Mexico | M3.9 | 137 km | 16 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 9 km SSE of Carapán, Mexico | M3.8 | 140 km | 58 km |
| May 9, 2003 | 3 km SSE of J. Jesús Díaz Tzirio, Mexico | M3.8 | 126 km | 87 km |
| Jul 6, 2004 | 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico | M3.8 | 42 km | 7 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 0 km S of Tingüindín, Mexico | M3.7 | 124 km | 99 km |
| May 13, 2005 | 14 km SSW of Los Limones, Mexico | M3.7 | 150 km | 22 km |
| Jan 17, 2008 | 4 km NE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico | M3.7 | 147 km | 87 km |
| Apr 12, 2003 | 5 km W of Pamatácuaro, Mexico | M3.6 | 130 km | 86 km |
| Apr 12, 2003 | 4 km NNE of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico | M3.6 | 142 km | 16 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 |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 191 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 75 mph | 286 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 275 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 1 | — | 251 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 272 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 207 mph | 174 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 246 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 282 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 138 mph | 281 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 75 mph | 243 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 276 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 282 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 2 | 109 mph | 265 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 2 | 109 mph | 234 km |
| 1987 | Eugene | Category 2 | 98 mph | 274 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (151 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 151 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 170 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in |
Tepatitlán de Morelos has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 58°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.4") and March the driest (0.1").