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Nuevo León, Guatemala

Huehuetenango · Guatemala

Nuevo León is a small city in Huehuetenango, Guatemala with a population of 10,000. Elevation: 656 ft (200 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

10,000 Population 13/sq mi density
656 ft Elevation 200 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
147.6 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About Nuevo León

Nuevo León

Nuevo León, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Nuevo León, is a state in northeastern Mexico. The state borders the Mexican states of Tamaulipas, Coahuila, Zacatecas, and San Luis Potosi, and has an extremely narrow international border with the U.S. state of Texas. Covering 64,156 square kilometers and with a population of 5.78 million people, Nuevo León is the thirteenth-largest federal entity by area and the seventh-most populous as of 2020.

People

Population10,000
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain147.6 in/yr
Sunny Days134/yr
Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Population10,000
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Coordinates15.7937°, -91.0924°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceHuehuetenango
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation147.6 inches (3,748 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nuevo León

Nuevo León is a small city in Guatemala (Huehuetenango) with a population of 10,000. The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet (200 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 147.6 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Climate in Nuevo León

Nuevo León has an average annual temperature of 21.9°C (71°F). The hottest month is May (25.2°C), the coldest is Dec (18.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1436 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.1°C / 66°F 10.5° / 28.9° 28.7
Feb 20.2°C / 68°F 11.8° / 31.8° 15.9
Mar 22.6°C / 73°F 13.7° / 34.6° 27.1
Apr 24.9°C / 77°F 15.4° / 36.9° 34.3
May 25.2°C / 77°F 18° / 35.6° 117.5
Jun 23.3°C / 74°F 17.6° / 32.4° 245.3
Jul 22.4°C / 72°F 16.7° / 28.9° 122.2
Aug 22.5°C / 72°F 17° / 29.7° 229.7
Sep 22.3°C / 72°F 17.5° / 29° 294.5
Oct 21.5°C / 71°F 15.9° / 28.7° 204.0
Nov 20.1°C / 68°F 14.1° / 28° 73.2
Dec 18.9°C / 66°F 11.1° / 27.5° 43.8
Nuevo León has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 147.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average71.7°F
33% above Guatemala avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days134 days/yr

Geography

Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Area772.2 sq mi (2,000.0 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates15.7937°N, 91.0924°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 147.6"
288% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 22.56"
Driest Month (Mar) 4.37"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

358 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 24, 2025.

Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 139 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 145 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 82 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 139 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 128 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 79 km
Dec 12, 1999 0 km SSW of Sololá, Guatemala M5.8 115 km
Oct 17, 2000 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico M5.8 109 km
Feb 23, 2010 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.6 26 km
Sep 11, 2001 2 km WNW of San Carlos Sija, Guatemala M5.6 103 km
Jan 20, 2015 4 km NNW of San Francisco El Alto, Guatemala M5.5 99 km
Jun 26, 2012 8 km N of Tectitán, Guatemala M5.4 112 km
Jun 19, 2021 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M5.4 144 km
Dec 19, 1995 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala M5.4 115 km
Feb 23, 2010 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.3 18 km
Jun 6, 2006 8 km ESE of Cuilco, Guatemala M5.3 95 km
Sep 17, 2004 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico M5.2 82 km
Jul 12, 2012 5 km W of Comalapa, Guatemala M5.2 117 km
Dec 16, 2012 6 km NW of Santo Tomás La Unión, Guatemala M5.2 130 km
May 1, 1994 2 km NNW of Nahualá, Guatemala M5.2 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Earl (2016).

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Earl Category 1 294 km
2010 Richard Category 2 269 km
2001 Iris Category 4 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2005 LAGO DE ATITLAN Meteorological 4.0 m 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (120 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 120 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 125 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 132 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 132 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 146 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 149 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 152 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 166 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 179 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 196 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 197 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 7.1 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 4.5 in
March 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in
May 75°F (24°C) 8.9 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 20.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 22.6 in Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 18.8 in
September 73°F (23°C) 20.5 in
October 72°F (22°C) 17.6 in
November 70°F (21°C) 10.5 in
December 68°F (20°C) 7.7 in

Nuevo León has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 68°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 147.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (22.6") and March the driest (4.4").

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Schools in Nuevo León

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Oficial Rural Mixta
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Farmers Markets in Nuevo León

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal No.2
Mercado Municipal No1

Banks in Nuevo León

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caja Banrural

Stadiums & Teams in Nuevo León

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Airports Near Nuevo León

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Coban AirportCBVMedium Airport
Rubelsanto AirportRUVMedium Airport
Barillas upperSmall Airport
Canilla AirportSmall Airport
Chajul AirportSmall Airport
Cuarto Pueblo AirportSmall Airport
Flore del Norte AirportSmall Airport
Huehuetenango AirportHUGSmall Airport
Industria Chuquibul AirportSmall Airport
Ixquisis AirportSmall Airport
Los Angeles AirstripSmall Airport
NebajSmall Airport
Nueva Generación Maya AirportSmall Airport
Playa Grande AirportPKJSmall Airport
Rancho PalSmall Airport
San Luis Ixcan Valle Uno CandelariaSmall Airport
San Pedro Cotija AirportSmall Airport
Uspantan AirportSmall Airport
XalbalSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nuevo León

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Centro Americana

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guatemala

🇬🇹 About Guatemala

Capital Guatemala City
Population 17,247,807
Area 108,890 km²
GDP (USD) $104,368,755,055
GDP per capita $5,758
HDI 0.662
Life expectancy 72.6 years
Internet users 56.1%
Urban population 55.6%
Currency GTQ (Quetzal)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +502
TLD .gt
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Guatemala

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Maundy Thursday
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Holy Saturday
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
May 1 International Workers' Day International Workers' Day
Jun 30 Army Day Army Day
Sep 15 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 20 Revolution Day Revolution Day
Nov 1 All Saints' Day All Saints' Day
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Christmas Eve
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 31 New Year's Eve New Year's Eve

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nuevo León

What is the population of Nuevo León?

Nuevo León has a population of 10,000 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 772.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nuevo León?

Nuevo León has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 147.6 inches.

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