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El Niño Observatory Monitored cities Nuevo León Monterrey

El Niño in MonterreyNuevo León · Mexico

Current El Niño risk

Attention level: ModerateWarning · Extreme heatRisk zone, but no flood signal in the next 14 days

Monterrey is inside the projected impact zone Northern & Central Mexico.

El Niño winters tend to bring drought and heat to northern and central Mexico, stressing reservoirs, agriculture and city water supplies.

Next 14 days in Monterrey

0 of the next 14 days show a 60%+ chance of rain; 0 with heavy rain.

% is the chance of rain that day. The word shows how strong that rain should be. Tap a day for details. Feels-like temperature from the forecast, not an official heat-health warning.

Local news Monterrey

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Local videos Monterrey

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Areas with flood history in Monterrey

Colonia 1 de Junio

Colonia 1 de Junio

No water at the tap for periods of four weeks due to the historic drought in Monterrey.

Zona Metropolitana de Monterrey

Zona Metropolitana de Monterrey

Seven-hour daily water rationing due to lack of rain and prolonged drought since 2015.

Cerro Prieto y La Boca

Cerro Prieto y La Boca

Dams with low water levels that supply the city, causing scarcity and severe rationing.

Colonias periféricas de Monterrey

Colonias periféricas de Monterrey

More than 1.3 million inhabitants affected by water deficit, with recurrent shortages in marginal areas.

Santiago y Santiago (presa La Boca)

Santiago y Santiago (presa La Boca)

Municipality with moderate drought affecting the water supply to the Monterrey metropolitan area.

Santa Catarina

Santa Catarina

Municipality with moderate drought impacting water access in the Monterrey metropolitan region.

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] · Images: Google Street View. They show the street on a normal day, not during a flood. AI-generated list using web search (Perplexity Sonar) from news and public sources. Use as a starting reference, not an official risk map.

What you should do

  • Watch the feels-like temperature, not just the thermometer; humidity makes heat far more dangerous.
  • Drink water regularly, before you feel thirsty, and avoid alcohol and sugary drinks.
  • Stay in shade or a cool room during the hottest hours, roughly 11h to 16h; never leave anyone in a parked car.
  • Check on elderly neighbors, young children and outdoor workers; they are most at risk.
  • Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.

Emergency kit: what to have ready

Emergency numbers

Numbers are national defaults; some regions use local variants. Confirm with local authorities.

Official monitoring agencies

SMN / CONAGUA

National weather service

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CENAPRED

Civil defense and emergencies

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NOAA Climate Prediction Center

Global ENSO reference

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IRI, Columbia University

Global ENSO reference

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Frequently asked questions

Is Monterrey affected by El Niño?

Yes. Monterrey sits in the documented impact zone Northern & Central Mexico: El Niño winters tend to bring drought and heat to northern and central Mexico, stressing reservoirs, agriculture and city water supplies.

Will it rain in Monterrey in the coming days?

The current 14-day forecast shows 0 days with a 60%+ chance of rain and 0 days with heavy rain. Probabilities update every 6 hours.

What should residents of Monterrey do?

Watch the feels-like temperature, not just the thermometer; humidity makes heat far more dangerous. Drink water regularly, before you feel thirsty, and avoid alcohol and sugary drinks. Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.

Other cities in Mexico

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Data refreshes every 6 hours. Forecast: Open-Meteo. Zone risk: NOAA data and documented El Niño patterns.

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