Morelia weather in May
In May, Morelia sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 14°C, with 56 mm of rain across 11.5 wet days and about 12.9 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 37% of the time in May, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 42 min at the start of May to 13 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Morelia's 7th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Morelia's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 14°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 56 mm
- 11.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 54 min
- 6:13 AM – 7:09 PM
- Cloud cover
- 51%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.96 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.6
- out of 10
Morelia is capital of the State of Michoacán, Mexico.
- Founded
- 1541
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical May day in Morelia reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 14°C overnight — a 15°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 25°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs on par with April and about 2°C warmer than June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 13 |
| 2 | 29 | 13 |
| 3 | 29 | 13 |
| 4 | 29 | 14 |
| 5 | 29 | 14 |
| 6 | 29 | 14 |
| 7 | 29 | 14 |
| 8 | 29 | 14 |
| 9 | 29 | 14 |
| 10 | 29 | 14 |
| 11 | 29 | 14 |
| 12 | 29 | 14 |
| 13 | 29 | 14 |
| 14 | 29 | 14 |
| 15 | 29 | 14 |
| 16 | 29 | 14 |
| 17 | 29 | 14 |
| 18 | 29 | 14 |
| 19 | 29 | 14 |
| 20 | 29 | 14 |
| 21 | 29 | 15 |
| 22 | 29 | 15 |
| 23 | 29 | 15 |
| 24 | 29 | 15 |
| 25 | 29 | 15 |
| 26 | 28 | 15 |
| 27 | 28 | 15 |
| 28 | 28 | 15 |
| 29 | 28 | 15 |
| 30 | 28 | 15 |
| 31 | 28 | 15 |
Morelia weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 1st-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23° / 8° | 19 | 3.3 | 10.9 | 8.2 |
| Feb | 25° / 9° | 19 | 2.9 | 11.3 | 8.4 |
| Mar | 27° / 11° | 17 | 3.4 | 11.9 | 7.9 |
| Apr | 29° / 12° | 17 | 4.4 | 12.4 | 6.5 |
| May | 29° / 14° | 56 | 11.5 | 12.9 | 5.6 |
| Jun | 26° / 15° | 116 | 18.7 | 13.2 | 5.1 |
| Jul | 25° / 15° | 126 | 23 | 13.1 | 4.8 |
| Aug | 25° / 15° | 115 | 21.2 | 12.7 | 5.0 |
| Sep | 24° / 14° | 115 | 19 | 12.1 | 5.4 |
| Oct | 25° / 13° | 55 | 10 | 11.5 | 6.9 |
| Nov | 24° / 10° | 25 | 4.6 | 11.1 | 8.2 |
| Dec | 23° / 9° | 12 | 2.3 | 10.8 | 8.4 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 37% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 27% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 36%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 |
| Cloudier (%) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65 | 35 |
| 2 | 65 | 35 |
| 3 | 65 | 35 |
| 4 | 65 | 35 |
| 5 | 64 | 36 |
| 6 | 64 | 36 |
| 7 | 64 | 36 |
| 8 | 63 | 37 |
| 9 | 63 | 37 |
| 10 | 63 | 37 |
| 11 | 64 | 36 |
| 12 | 64 | 36 |
| 13 | 64 | 36 |
| 14 | 65 | 35 |
| 15 | 65 | 35 |
| 16 | 65 | 35 |
| 17 | 65 | 35 |
| 18 | 65 | 35 |
| 19 | 65 | 35 |
| 20 | 65 | 35 |
| 21 | 65 | 35 |
| 22 | 65 | 35 |
| 23 | 64 | 36 |
| 24 | 64 | 36 |
| 25 | 64 | 36 |
| 26 | 63 | 37 |
| 27 | 63 | 37 |
| 28 | 61 | 39 |
| 29 | 60 | 40 |
| 30 | 59 | 41 |
| 31 | 58 | 42 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Morelia gets around 56 mm of rain over 11.5 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 37% and peaks near 46% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 24 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 24 |
| 2 | 26 |
| 3 | 27 |
| 4 | 29 |
| 5 | 30 |
| 6 | 31 |
| 7 | 32 |
| 8 | 33 |
| 9 | 34 |
| 10 | 35 |
| 11 | 35 |
| 12 | 36 |
| 13 | 36 |
| 14 | 36 |
| 15 | 36 |
| 16 | 37 |
| 17 | 37 |
| 18 | 37 |
| 19 | 38 |
| 20 | 38 |
| 21 | 39 |
| 22 | 40 |
| 23 | 40 |
| 24 | 41 |
| 25 | 41 |
| 26 | 42 |
| 27 | 43 |
| 28 | 44 |
| 29 | 45 |
| 30 | 45 |
| 31 | 46 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the dry band about 73% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 94 | 92 | 91 | 90 | 89 | 87 | 86 | 84 | 83 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 55 | 54 | 51 | 49 |
| Comfortable (%) | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 45 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 94 | 6 | 0 |
| 2 | 92 | 8 | 0 |
| 3 | 91 | 9 | 0 |
| 4 | 90 | 10 | 0 |
| 5 | 89 | 11 | 0 |
| 6 | 87 | 13 | 0 |
| 7 | 86 | 14 | 0 |
| 8 | 84 | 16 | 0 |
| 9 | 83 | 17 | 0 |
| 10 | 80 | 19 | 1 |
| 11 | 79 | 20 | 1 |
| 12 | 78 | 21 | 1 |
| 13 | 77 | 22 | 1 |
| 14 | 76 | 23 | 1 |
| 15 | 75 | 24 | 1 |
| 16 | 74 | 25 | 1 |
| 17 | 73 | 26 | 1 |
| 18 | 71 | 27 | 2 |
| 19 | 70 | 28 | 2 |
| 20 | 68 | 30 | 2 |
| 21 | 67 | 31 | 2 |
| 22 | 66 | 32 | 2 |
| 23 | 64 | 33 | 3 |
| 24 | 62 | 35 | 3 |
| 25 | 61 | 36 | 3 |
| 26 | 59 | 38 | 3 |
| 27 | 58 | 39 | 3 |
| 28 | 55 | 41 | 4 |
| 29 | 54 | 42 | 4 |
| 30 | 51 | 44 | 5 |
| 31 | 49 | 45 | 5 |
Wind in May
Winds average 5 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 6 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 12 h 42 min at the start of May to 13 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 24 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 6:21 AM to 6:09 AM, and sunset from 7:03 PM to 7:15 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:09 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:15 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.7 | 6:21 | 7:03 |
| 2 | 12.7 | 6:20 | 7:04 |
| 3 | 12.7 | 6:19 | 7:04 |
| 4 | 12.8 | 6:19 | 7:04 |
| 5 | 12.8 | 6:18 | 7:05 |
| 6 | 12.8 | 6:18 | 7:05 |
| 7 | 12.8 | 6:17 | 7:05 |
| 8 | 12.8 | 6:17 | 7:06 |
| 9 | 12.8 | 6:16 | 7:06 |
| 10 | 12.8 | 6:16 | 7:07 |
| 11 | 12.9 | 6:15 | 7:07 |
| 12 | 12.9 | 6:15 | 7:07 |
| 13 | 12.9 | 6:14 | 7:08 |
| 14 | 12.9 | 6:14 | 7:08 |
| 15 | 12.9 | 6:13 | 7:08 |
| 16 | 12.9 | 6:13 | 7:09 |
| 17 | 12.9 | 6:13 | 7:09 |
| 18 | 13.0 | 6:12 | 7:10 |
| 19 | 13.0 | 6:12 | 7:10 |
| 20 | 13.0 | 6:12 | 7:10 |
| 21 | 13.0 | 6:11 | 7:11 |
| 22 | 13.0 | 6:11 | 7:11 |
| 23 | 13.0 | 6:11 | 7:12 |
| 24 | 13.0 | 6:11 | 7:12 |
| 25 | 13.0 | 6:10 | 7:13 |
| 26 | 13.0 | 6:10 | 7:13 |
| 27 | 13.1 | 6:10 | 7:13 |
| 28 | 13.1 | 6:10 | 7:14 |
| 29 | 13.1 | 6:10 | 7:14 |
| 30 | 13.1 | 6:09 | 7:15 |
| 31 | 13.1 | 6:09 | 7:15 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 6.96 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.83 kWh/m² to a high of 7.36 kWh/m² in April across the year — May's 6.96 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.5 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Morelia
None of Morelia's seasonal hazards are active in May. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Morelia's rainy season runs June–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Morelia?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a reasonable time to visit Morelia for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Morelia in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Morelia sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 14°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 12 days see rain.
UV index in Morelia in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Morelia peaks around June 15 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 7 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 9 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 14 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Extreme |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | Very high |
Air quality in Morelia in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Morelia is worst in May — around 32 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.2× the cleanest month (March, 14 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 16 | 15 | 14 | 29 | 32 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Moderate |
| Feb | 15 | Moderate |
| Mar | 14 | Moderate |
| Apr | 29 | Moderate |
| May | 32 | Moderate |
| Jun | 18 | Moderate |
| Jul | 19 | Moderate |
| Aug | 18 | Moderate |
| Sep | 18 | Moderate |
| Oct | 17 | Moderate |
| Nov | 16 | Moderate |
| Dec | 17 | Moderate |
Where is Morelia?
Morelia sits at 19.7°N, 101.2°W, 1,917 m above sea level, in Mexico. The nearest listed city is Zinapécuaro de Figueroa, 41 km away.
Topography around Morelia
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Morelia.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Morelia has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 210 m around an average of 1,918 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 943 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,104 m.
The land around Morelia is covered by artificial surfaces (88%) within 3 km, grassland (30%) and trees (29%) within 16 km, and trees (49%) within 80 km.
Mexico travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 / 127 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 54% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $13,889
- 2025
- Happiness
- 7.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 43%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 24.9
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.8
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 440
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Morelia (19.7008°, -101.1844°, elevation 1,917 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).