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San Miguel Monteverde, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,857 Population 31/sq mi density
7,139 ft Elevation 2,176 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
San Miguel Monteverde enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,139 ft (2,176 m)
Area61.0 sq mi (157.9 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates17.5311°N, 97.7925°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.87"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

838 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 120 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 125 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 129 km
Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 135 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 102 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 141 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 131 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 126 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 113 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 116 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 138 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 133 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 139 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 87 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 125 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 121 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 109 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 118 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 149 km
Mar 27, 1996 1 km W of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico M5.6 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 141 km
2024 John Category 3 157 km
2023 Otis Category 5 233 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 234 km
2017 Max Category 1 150 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 115 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 284 km
2010 Karl Category 3 185 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 137 km
1997 Rick Category 2 192 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 146 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 137 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 120 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 125 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 125 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (176 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 176 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 188 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 188 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
March 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
May 71°F (21°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 69°F (20°C) 5.9 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in
August 67°F (20°C) 4.4 in
September 67°F (19°C) 5.0 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest

San Miguel Monteverde has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 62°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.9") and December the driest (0.2").

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