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Santa María del Monte, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Santa María del Monte is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 2,910. Elevation: 8,579 ft (2,615 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,910 Population 13/sq mi density
8,579 ft Elevation 2,615 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
58.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,910
Density13/mi²

Economy

Unemployment4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain58.2 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation8,579 ft (2,615 m)
Population2,910
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation8,579 ft (2,615 m)
Coordinates18.5412°, -97.1999°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation58.2 inches (1,479 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa María del Monte

Santa María del Monte is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 2,910. The city sits at an elevation of 8,579 feet (2,615 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 93 business establishments.

Income: Santa María del Monte vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)93

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa María del Monte experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 58.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,579 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above Mexico avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,579 ft (2,615 m)
Area226.8 sq mi (587.4 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates18.5412°N, 97.1999°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"
53% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.02"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 136 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 30 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 142 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 55 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 141 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 136 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 150 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 89 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 117 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 84 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 118 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 137 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 142 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 72 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 132 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 129 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 81 km
Feb 12, 2012 5 km WSW of Ayotzintepec, Mexico M4.6 148 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 80 km
Sep 8, 1999 3 km NW of Tamazola, Mexico M4.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 264 km
2024 John Category 3 281 km
2021 Grace Category 3 224 km
2017 Katia Category 2 229 km
2017 Max Category 1 273 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 174 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 239 km
2010 Karl Category 3 58 km
2007 Dean Category 2 218 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 218 km
2005 Stan Category 1 243 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 265 km
1997 Rick Category 1 294 km
1993 Gert Category 2 297 km
1990 Diana Category 2 263 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 264 km
1988 Debby Category 1 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (55 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 55 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 68 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 86 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 88 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 106 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 129 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 134 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 159 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 168 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 0.7 in
February 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in
March 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in Driest
April 56°F (13°C) 1.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 55°F (13°C) 6.0 in Wettest
July 57°F (14°C) 5.6 in
August 54°F (12°C) 5.1 in
September 54°F (12°C) 5.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 50°F (10°C) 0.9 in
December 49°F (9°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Santa María del Monte has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 49°F in December to 57°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.0") and March the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Santa María del Monte

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA COMADRE 100.3 (Orizaba) - 100.3 FM - XHPP-FM - Valanci Media Group - Orizaba, Veracruz 100.3 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
W RADIO 104.5 (Córdoba) - 104.5 FM - XHEVC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Córdoba, Veracruz 104.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Globo 102.1 (Córdoba) - 102.1 FM - XHAG-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz 102.1 fm, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 91.3 (Córdoba) - 91.3 FM - XHPT-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz 91.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Retro FM (Córdoba) - 88.1 FM - XHDZ - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Córdoba, Veracruz 80s, 88.1 fm MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Santa María del Monte

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antigua Casa de Adobe
Evolutions museum
Evolutions museum
Museo de Sitio de Tehuacán
Museo de Sitio de Tehuacán
Museo del Agua
Museo del Agua

Libraries in Santa María del Monte

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivo historico Tehuacán0.0
Archivo historico Tehuacán0.0
Biblioteca histórica y museo de Ajalpan, José Gomez Manrique0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Ajalpan0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa María del Monte

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ajalpan
La Purisima
Lic. Benito Juarez
Mercado 16 de Marzo
Mercado Amador Hernandez El portillo
Mercado Amador Hernandez El portillo
Mercado de Guajolotes
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Acultzingo
Mercado San Sebastian
Mercado Zongolica

Airports Near Santa María del Monte

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo HuajuapanSmall Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Santa María del Monte

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clínica Independencia
CLINICA OFTALMOLOGICA LA LUZ TEHUACAN
CLINICA OFTALMOLOGICA LA LUZ TEHUACAN
MEDICAL CENTER

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Santa María del Monte

What is the population of Santa María del Monte?

Santa María del Monte has a population of 2,910 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 226.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa María del Monte?

Santa María del Monte has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.2 inches.

How is the job market in Santa María del Monte?

Santa María del Monte has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 93 business establishments in the area.

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