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Monjas, Mexico

Full City Profile

672 Population 2/sq mi density
4,964 ft Elevation 1,513 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Monjas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.4°F
27% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,964 ft (1,513 m)
Area351.7 sq mi (911.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates16.3700°N, 96.6419°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,488 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 28, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 46 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 87 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 143 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 65 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 122 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 140 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 117 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 128 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 92 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 128 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 133 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 92 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 129 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 58 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 111 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 136 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 31 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 54 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 43 km
Jun 14, 2017 57 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico M5.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 133 km
2024 John Category 3 216 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 58 km
2017 Max Category 1 244 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 271 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 69 km
2011 Hilary Category 2 259 km
2010 Karl Category 1 282 km
1998 Lester Category 2 208 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 79 km
1997 Rick Category 2 52 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.6 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 1.6 m 10 87 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 90 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 76 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 57 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 118 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 97 km
1870 PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO Earthquake 24 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
April 73°F (23°C) 1.0 in
May 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
August 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in
November 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in

Monjas has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 64°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.0").

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