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Weather & Climate in Monte Alegre, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Monte Alegre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,138 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.1°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,138 ft (1,566 m) |
| Area | 239.8 sq mi (621.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.4969°N, 99.2956°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,285 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Sep 14, 1995 | 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico | M7.4 | 109 km | 23 km |
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 145 km | 48 km |
| Oct 24, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico | M6.7 | 103 km | 21 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 150 km | 55 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 72 km | 21 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 149 km | 53 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 131 km | 21 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.0 | 131 km | 20 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 98 km | 34 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 110 km | 80 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 101 km | 57 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 54 km | 35 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 74 km | 52 km |
| May 5, 2011 | 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 107 km | 24 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico | M5.7 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 1990 | 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico | M5.6 | 149 km | 28 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 112 km | 62 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 137 km | 57 km |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 8 km NNE of El Cortés, Mexico | M5.5 | 74 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 44 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 58 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 92 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 81 mph | 277 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 257 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 98 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 193 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 298 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 185 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 138 mph | 207 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 291 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 3 | 109 mph | 70 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 222 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 189 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 261 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 73 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 193 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
14 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 | — | 46 km |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 139 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 78 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 101 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 93 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 113 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 46 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 77 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 109 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 40 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 66 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (177 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 177 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 184 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 186 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 9.4 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 9.3 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in |
Monte Alegre has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 71°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.1") and March the driest (0.1").