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Weather & Climate in Montenegro, Mexico

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

Montenegro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 349 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 14.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,493 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,493 ft (1,979 m)
Area141.9 sq mi (367.4 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates20.7633°N, 100.4286°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.7"
61% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 96 km 15 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 120 km 10 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 139 km 15 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 137 km 5 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 128 km 3 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 143 km 5 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 127 km 21 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 143 km 5 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 149 km 8 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 149 km 2 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 148 km 5 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 136 km 5 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 90 km 10 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 144 km 6 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 147 km 19 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 126 km 67 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 119 km 29 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 55 km 5 km
Jun 4, 2000 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico M3.7 101 km 3 km
Feb 6, 2008 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico M3.7 121 km 16 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2021 Grace Category 1 286 km
1996 Boris Category 1 75 mph 295 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 81 mph 298 km
1993 Gert Category 1 75 mph 224 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (153 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 153 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 171 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
April 67°F (19°C) 0.7 in
May 69°F (21°C) 1.6 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
July 65°F (19°C) 4.8 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in

Montenegro has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 57°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (0.2").

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