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Weather & Climate in Barrio Nuevo, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Barrio Nuevo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 771.7 sq mi (1,998.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.7208°N, 101.6366°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,317 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Apr 18, 2014 | 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M7.2 | 79 km | 24 km |
| Jan 11, 1997 | 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M7.2 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.8 | 116 km | 25 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 72 km | 18 km |
| Aug 9, 2000 | 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 104 km | 46 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 107 km | 70 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 53 km | 48 km |
| Apr 11, 2012 | 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 125 km | 20 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 109 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 127 km | 55 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 68 km | 69 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico | M6.1 | 44 km | 29 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 150 km | 53 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 104 km | 23 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 101 km | 67 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico | M6.0 | 70 km | 30 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 111 km | 23 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.9 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 62 km | 70 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 61 km SW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.8 | 97 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
37 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 2 | 75 mph | 257 km |
| 2025 | Flossie | Category 1 | 75 mph | 282 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 115 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 142 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 91 km |
| 2022 | Blas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 295 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 31 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 252 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 199 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 138 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 154 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 150 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 199 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 192 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 165 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 154 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 145 km |
| 2001 | Adolph | Category 4 | 144 mph | 299 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 221 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 87 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 9,500 | 108 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 40 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 9 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 79 km |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 70 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 62 km |
| 2002 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 85 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in |
Barrio Nuevo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.5") and April the driest (0.0").