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Santa Mónica, Mexico

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501 Population 2/sq mi density
2,510 ft Elevation 765 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Santa Mónica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.0°F
41% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,510 ft (765 m)
Area241.4 sq mi (625.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates18.2086°N, 98.8036°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.93"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

390 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 50 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 146 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 26 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 148 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 43 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 38 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 36 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 85 km
May 21, 2018 3 km NNE of Iliatenco, Mexico M5.2 127 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 62 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 108 km
Jul 19, 2016 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico M5.1 79 km
Aug 27, 1997 1 km NNW of El Limón, Mexico M5.0 147 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 61 km
May 21, 1991 4 km SSE of Xochitepec, Mexico M4.9 126 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 138 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 91 km
Mar 18, 2000 1 km SE of Xochitepec, Mexico M4.8 123 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 29 km
Mar 22, 1997 5 km NW of Cajelitos, Mexico M4.7 127 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 4 134 km
2024 John Category 3 146 km
2023 Otis Category 5 168 km
2021 Grace Category 3 280 km
2017 Max Category 1 168 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 285 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 213 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 298 km
2010 Karl Category 3 225 km
2007 Dean Category 2 300 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 165 km
1997 Rick Category 1 286 km
1996 Boris Category 1 273 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 147 km
1984 Odile Category 2 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 140 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 140 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (93 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 93 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 103 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 109 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 123 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 142 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 183 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 186 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in
April 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in
May 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 6.9 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 6.7 in
August 76°F (25°C) 6.9 in
September 76°F (24°C) 6.9 in
October 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
November 74°F (23°C) 0.5 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in

Santa Mónica has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (0.1").

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