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Weather & Climate in Monte de Peña, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Monte de Peña experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,364 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,364 ft (2,854 m) |
| Area | 211.5 sq mi (547.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.7317°N, 99.5478°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
163 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 143 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 124 km | 4 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 138 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 87 km | 15 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 126 km | 0 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 130 km | 76 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 149 km | 55 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 124 km | 1 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 141 km | 0 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 140 km | 1 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 127 km | 1 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico | M4.0 | 133 km | 1 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 96 km | 2 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 127 km | 1 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 66 km | 15 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 96 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 294 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | — | 272 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 239 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 211 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 273 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 250 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 270 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 283 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 200 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 259 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 258 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 73 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 82 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 85 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 125 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Monte de Peña has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 44°F in January to 58°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and December the driest (0.5").