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Santa Mónica, Mexico

Full City Profile

2,872 Population 27/sq mi density
7,648 ft Elevation 2,331 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Santa Mónica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,648 ft (2,331 m)
Area105.9 sq mi (274.2 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates18.9931°N, 99.4236°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.98"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

323 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 110 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 148 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 124 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 84 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 150 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 96 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 141 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 134 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 144 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 78 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 141 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 118 km
Sep 26, 2024 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M4.9 146 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 128 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 135 km
Aug 29, 1993 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico M4.8 144 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 88 km
Jun 22, 2017 4 km ENE of Tlacotepec, Mexico M4.7 143 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 100 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 211 km
2024 John Category 3 192 km
2023 Otis Category 5 171 km
2021 Grace Category 3 246 km
2021 Rick Category 2 298 km
2017 Max Category 1 261 km
2010 Karl Category 1 276 km
2007 Dean Category 2 278 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 295 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 224 km
1996 Boris Category 1 268 km
1993 Gert Category 2 262 km
1990 Diana Category 2 300 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 237 km
1988 Debby Category 1 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (32 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 32 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 37 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 84 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 84 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 85 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 98 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 67°F (20°C) 9.0 in Wettest
July 59°F (15°C) 8.9 in
August 66°F (19°C) 8.9 in
September 65°F (18°C) 8.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest

Santa Mónica has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 52°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.0") and December the driest (0.2").

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