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Weather & Climate in Monterrey, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Monterrey has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,251 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 73.0°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,251 ft (686 m) |
| Area | 1,045.2 sq mi (2,707.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.0619°N, 93.3693°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,742 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.2.
| Sep 8, 2017 | 2017 Tehuantepec, Mexico Earthquake | M8.2 | 129 km | 47 km |
| Oct 21, 1995 | 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico | M7.2 | 87 km | 159 km |
| Mar 14, 1994 | 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M6.9 | 101 km | 164 km |
| Feb 12, 2008 | 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico | M6.5 | 105 km | 83 km |
| Jan 16, 2002 | 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico | M6.4 | 67 km | 80 km |
| Nov 28, 2001 | 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico | M6.4 | 61 km | 85 km |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico | M6.4 | 50 km | 100 km |
| Jun 7, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico | M6.3 | 45 km | 87 km |
| Jul 14, 2023 | Offshore Chiapas, Mexico | M6.3 | 141 km | 34 km |
| Jan 21, 2012 | 46 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico | M6.2 | 138 km | 45 km |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M6.1 | 74 km | 113 km |
| Dec 4, 2000 | 104 km SW of El Palmarcito, Mexico | M6.1 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jan 19, 2001 | 6 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico | M6.0 | 101 km | 93 km |
| Jan 5, 2020 | 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico | M5.9 | 125 km | 87 km |
| Jun 27, 2006 | 108 km SSW of Manuel Ávila Camacho (Ponte Duro), Mexico | M5.8 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Sep 24, 2017 | 80 km SSW of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico | M5.8 | 120 km | 47 km |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 92 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico | M5.8 | 145 km | 29 km |
| Aug 9, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico | M5.8 | 40 km | 103 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 80 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico | M5.8 | 130 km | 54 km |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico | M5.8 | 75 km | 211 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 59 km |
| 1998 | Lester | Category 2 | 98 mph | 235 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 282 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 19 | 92 km |
| 2017 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.7 m | 98 | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (145 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 145 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 9.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 9.7 in | |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 9.5 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in |
Monterrey has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 69°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.3") and January the driest (0.1").