Paraje Montero (Paraje Montero de Zaragoza), Mexico

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1,146 Population 6/sq mi density

6,522 ft Elevation 1,988 meters

73°F Avg Temperature 23°C

Paraje Montero (Paraje Montero de Zaragoza) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	73.1°F
	35% above US avg
January Average	70°F (21°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,522 ft (1,988 m)
Area	190.0 sq mi (492.0 km²)
Population Density	6/sq mi
Coordinates	17.1635°N, 98.7039°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"

25% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 12.09"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,541 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.8 on Jun 11, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995	5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico	M7.4	44 km
Mar 20, 2012	6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico	M7.4	90 km
Feb 16, 2018	4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico	M7.2	116 km
Feb 25, 1996	24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M7.1	148 km
Jul 19, 1997	4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico	M6.9	106 km
Oct 24, 1993	1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico	M6.7	45 km
Jun 30, 2010	2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M6.3	130 km
Feb 25, 1996	7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M6.2	142 km
Aug 21, 2013	5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico	M6.2	90 km
May 15, 1993	1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.1	61 km
May 15, 1993	2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.0	63 km
Nov 13, 1993	18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico	M6.0	98 km
Dec 16, 1997	46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico	M6.0	119 km
Apr 2, 2012	7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico	M6.0	95 km
Feb 19, 2018	4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico	M5.9	142 km
Jul 21, 2000	12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico	M5.9	141 km
Oct 8, 2001	3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico	M5.9	138 km
Jun 14, 2004	0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico	M5.9	130 km
Apr 1, 1991	11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico	M5.8	119 km
Apr 27, 2009	2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico	M5.8	80 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	46 km
2024	John	Category 3	66 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	128 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	271 km
2017	Max	Category 1	56 km
2015	Carlos	Category 1	214 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	113 km
2011	Hilary	Category 4	199 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	279 km
2006	John	Category 3	287 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	60 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	171 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	213 km
1993	Calvin	Category 2	267 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	43 km
1984	Odile	Category 2	229 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

17 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	—	95 km
1787	SAN MARCOS	Earthquake	4.0 m	11	77 km
1754	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	4.0 m	—	67 km
1732	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	3.0 m	—	134 km
1907	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	2.0 m	8	139 km
1957	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	1.3 m	65	85 km
1962	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.8 m	4	95 km
2021	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.5 m	3	115 km
1995	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	3	44 km
1962	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	3	85 km
1950	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	—	92 km
2012	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	2	90 km
1996	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	148 km
2026	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	0.1 m	2	70 km
1968	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	—	18	125 km
1868	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	134 km
1833	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	134 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	70°F (21°C)	0.4 in
February	69°F (21°C)	0.3 in
March	72°F (22°C)	0.2 in	Driest
April	74°F (23°C)	0.5 in
May	75°F (24°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
June	74°F (23°C)	10.2 in
July	73°F (23°C)	11.1 in
August	73°F (23°C)	11.0 in
September	72°F (22°C)	12.1 in	Wettest
October	72°F (22°C)	5.8 in
November	70°F (21°C)	1.0 in
December	68°F (20°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

Paraje Montero (Paraje Montero de Zaragoza) has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 68°F in December to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.1") and March the driest (0.2").

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