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Santa Mónica, Mexico

Hidalgo · Mexico

Santa Mónica is a small town in Hidalgo, Mexico with a population of 1,238. Elevation: 5,545 ft (1,690 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,238 Population 12/sq mi density
5,545 ft Elevation 1,690 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
56.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,238
Density12/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain56.5 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation5,545 ft (1,690 m)
Population1,238
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation5,545 ft (1,690 m)
Coordinates20.3085°, -98.2179°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceHidalgo
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average65°F (19°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation56.5 inches (1,435 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Mónica

Santa Mónica is a small town in Mexico (Hidalgo) with a population of 1,238. The city sits at an elevation of 5,545 feet (1,690 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 40 business establishments.

Income: Santa Mónica vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)40

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Santa Mónica

Santa Mónica has an average annual temperature of 17°C (63°F). The hottest month is May (19.7°C), the coldest is Jan (14°C). Average annual precipitation is 483 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14°C / 57°F 6.5° / 21.5° 6.2
Feb 15.6°C / 60°F 7.9° / 23.4° 10.5
Mar 17.6°C / 64°F 9.4° / 25.8° 10.9
Apr 19.6°C / 67°F 11.6° / 27.5° 29.8
May 19.7°C / 67°F 12° / 27.4° 28.9
Jun 18.5°C / 65°F 12.1° / 24.9° 69.1
Jul 17.8°C / 64°F 11.6° / 23.9° 72.8
Aug 17.8°C / 64°F 11.5° / 24.1° 71.1
Sep 17.3°C / 63°F 11.7° / 22.9° 98.3
Oct 16°C / 61°F 9.7° / 22.3° 67.6
Nov 14.8°C / 59°F 8° / 21.7° 12.1
Dec 14.7°C / 58°F 7° / 22.4° 5.8
Santa Mónica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 299 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 56.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,545 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

65°F Jan (19°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average71.7°F
33% above Mexico avg
January Average65°F (19°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,545 ft (1,690 m)
Area107.4 sq mi (278.2 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates20.3085°N, 98.2179°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"
49% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

119 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 109 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 139 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 146 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 135 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 149 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 113 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 71 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 138 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 118 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 144 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 87 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 103 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 140 km
Mar 19, 2000 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico M3.9 119 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 126 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 71 km
Sep 23, 1998 1 km NW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M3.9 139 km
Feb 22, 2003 1 km S of San Lucas Atzala, Mexico M3.8 138 km
Dec 15, 1998 6 km N of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M3.8 149 km
May 23, 1998 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico M3.8 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 58 km
2017 Katia Category 2 121 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 172 km
2010 Karl Category 3 216 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 118 km
2000 Keith Category 1 209 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 153 km
1993 Gert Category 2 88 km
1990 Diana Category 2 108 km
1988 Debby Category 1 105 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (106 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 106 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 122 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 133 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 140 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 144 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 149 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 149 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 163 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 167 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 169 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (19°C) 0.9 in
February 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 60°F (16°C) 1.0 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 5.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 6.6 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 6.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 8.4 in Wettest
October 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
November 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in Coldest

Santa Mónica has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 55°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.4") and February the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Santa Mónica

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cafe Romantico Radio AAC 96 kbps
Radio Disney (Pachuca) - 95.7 FM - XHMY-FM - Grupo Siete - Pachuca, Hidalg o 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
CRYSTAL 106.1 (Pachuca) - 106.1 FM - XHPCA-FM - Grupo Siete - Pachuca, Hidalgo 106.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
RADIO XICOTEPEC 570 (Xicotepec) - 570 AM - XEVJP-AM - Xicotepec, Puebla 570 am, 92.7 fm AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Santa Mónica

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Arqueológico
Museo de atuendos indígenas de la región
Museo de Datos Históricos
Museo del Ferrocarril
Museo Etnologico Huasteco

Libraries in Santa Mónica

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunitaria0.0
Biblioteca Pública Comunitaria San Dionisio0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Mónica

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado Honey
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Gilberto Gómez Carbajal

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Mónica

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santa Mónica

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo AerolandiaSmall Airport
Aeródromo Cap. Juan de Dios OrtizSmall Airport
Engineer Juan Guillermo Villasana National AirportSmall Airport
Poza Rica AirportSmall Airport

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 Mónica

What is the population of Santa Mónica?

Santa Mónica has a population of 1,238 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 107.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Mónica?

Santa Mónica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 56.5 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Mónica?

The job market in Santa Mónica is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 40 business establishments in the area.

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