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Weather & Climate in Villa Morelos, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Villa Morelos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 326 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 5.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 72.2°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 288.6 sq mi (747.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.9300°N, 111.6281°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
46 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Sep 25, 2012 | 59 km NNE of La Paz, Mexico | M6.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 1995 | 60 km N of La Paz, Mexico | M6.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 64 km ESE of Loreto, Mexico | M5.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2004 | 31 km WNW of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico | M5.5 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2004 | 41 km W of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico | M5.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2024 | 31 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 57 km E of Loreto, Mexico | M5.0 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Sep 26, 2012 | 53 km N of La Paz, Mexico | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 104 km S of Villa Morelos, Mexico | M4.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Dec 27, 1994 | 40 km SE of Loreto, Mexico | M4.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2012 | 77 km N of La Paz, Mexico | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 66 km ESE of Loreto, Mexico | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2005 | Baja California Sur, Mexico | M4.5 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 2012 | 94 km W of Puerto Adolfo Lopez Mateos, Mexico | M4.5 | 146 km | 9 km |
| Feb 9, 2004 | 44 km W of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico | M4.4 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Oct 11, 2012 | 72 km N of La Paz, Mexico | M4.4 | 132 km | 16 km |
| Feb 5, 2004 | 26 km WNW of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico | M4.4 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2012 | 56 km N of La Paz, Mexico | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2000 | 33 km WNW of Loreto, Mexico | M4.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2007 | 77 km ESE of Loreto, Mexico | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
33 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 233 km |
| 2023 | Norma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 256 km |
| 2023 | Hilary | Category 2 | 98 mph | 279 km |
| 2022 | Kay | Category 1 | 86 mph | 176 km |
| 2021 | Olaf | Category 2 | 104 mph | 166 km |
| 2020 | Genevieve | Category 1 | 81 mph | 230 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 218 km |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 86 mph | 23 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 3 | 127 mph | 23 km |
| 2014 | Norbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 143 km |
| 2012 | Paul | Category 2 | 98 mph | 113 km |
| 2009 | Jimena | Category 3 | 121 mph | 50 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 3 | 115 mph | 43 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 81 mph | 135 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 2 | 109 mph | 96 km |
| 2004 | Javier | Category 1 | 86 mph | 245 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 2 | 98 mph | 98 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 2 | 104 mph | 137 km |
| 2001 | Juliette | Category 1 | 92 mph | 126 km |
| 1998 | Isis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 258 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1810 | MEXICO | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Comondu-La Purisima (123 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Comondu-La Purisima | Volcanic field | 780 m (2,559 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in |
Villa Morelos has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 62°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 5.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.4") and May the driest (0.0").