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Weather & Climate in Cerro Moneda, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Cerro Moneda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,514 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days202 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,514 ft (1,376 m)
Area41.9 sq mi (108.4 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates17.0136°N, 95.9188°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.7"
102% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.78"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,572 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.

Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 126 km 20 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 132 km 33 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 80 km 107 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 99 km 10 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 77 km 101 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 131 km 109 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 134 km 123 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 123 km 63 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 91 km 120 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 38 km 63 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 143 km 110 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 129 km 127 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 134 km 33 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 8 km 68 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 132 km 35 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 112 km 25 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 95 km 111 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 148 km 28 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 77 km 95 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 94 km 34 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 138 mph 238 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 104 mph 134 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 81 mph 233 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 109 mph 171 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 230 km
2005 Stan Category 1 81 mph 207 km
1998 Lester Category 2 98 mph 280 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 132 mph 180 km
1997 Rick Category 1 92 mph 124 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.6 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 1.6 m 10 126 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 80 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (189 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
March 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in Driest
April 69°F (20°C) 1.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 12.6 in
July 66°F (19°C) 13.8 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 13.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 13.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 7.3 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
December 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in

Cerro Moneda has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 61°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 76.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.8") and March the driest (1.4").

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