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Weather & Climate in Santa María del Monte, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa María del Monte experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 58.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,579 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 54.6°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,579 ft (2,615 m) |
| Area | 226.8 sq mi (587.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.5412°N, 97.1999°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
158 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 136 km | 48 km |
| Jun 15, 1999 | 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico | M7.0 | 30 km | 70 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico | M5.9 | 142 km | 109 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico | M5.8 | 55 km | 73 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 141 km | 62 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico | M5.6 | 136 km | 62 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico | M5.4 | 150 km | 52 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico | M5.3 | 89 km | 56 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico | M5.2 | 117 km | 57 km |
| Feb 3, 2010 | 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico | M4.9 | 84 km | 88 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico | M4.9 | 118 km | 77 km |
| Nov 6, 2017 | 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico | M4.8 | 137 km | 106 km |
| Aug 4, 2021 | 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico | M4.8 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico | M4.7 | 72 km | 70 km |
| Dec 27, 1999 | 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico | M4.7 | 132 km | 57 km |
| Feb 8, 2016 | 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico | M4.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico | M4.6 | 81 km | 64 km |
| Feb 12, 2012 | 5 km WSW of Ayotzintepec, Mexico | M4.6 | 148 km | 78 km |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico | M4.6 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1999 | 3 km NW of Tamazola, Mexico | M4.5 | 146 km | 60 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 127 mph | 264 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 281 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 224 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 229 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 273 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 174 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 1 | 81 mph | 239 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 58 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 218 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 218 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 243 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 109 mph | 265 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 1 | 86 mph | 294 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 297 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 263 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 264 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 240 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 55 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 68 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 106 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 129 km |
| Naolinco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | -1200 | 134 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 159 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Santa María del Monte has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 49°F in December to 57°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.0") and March the driest (0.5").