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Weather & Climate in Busiljá, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Busiljá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 176 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 495 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.4°F
41% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days176 days/yr

Geography

Elevation495 ft (151 m)
Area5,900.5 sq mi (15,282.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates17.0600°N, 91.3617°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.0"
142% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.71"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

66 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 140 km 261 km
Feb 23, 2010 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.6 122 km 10 km
Feb 23, 2010 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.3 129 km 9 km
Sep 17, 2004 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico M5.2 62 km 10 km
Mar 20, 2010 13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala M5.2 126 km 40 km
May 31, 2008 4 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.8 112 km 25 km
Jul 23, 2023 13 km SSE of Maravilla Tenejapa, Mexico M4.7 115 km 10 km
Jun 12, 2007 8 km NNW of Nentón, Guatemala M4.6 141 km 20 km
Mar 11, 2003 19 km NNE of Ubilio García, Mexico M4.6 23 km 5 km
Jan 24, 1997 11 km N of Barillas, Guatemala M4.6 129 km 50 km
Aug 6, 2009 6 km W of Sibacá, Mexico M4.6 91 km 124 km
Apr 15, 2012 31 km NE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico M4.6 33 km 13 km
Jul 18, 2021 6 km SSW of Barillas, Guatemala M4.6 145 km 10 km
Nov 5, 2000 2 km NW of Los Pozos, Mexico M4.6 121 km 10 km
Mar 2, 2011 10 km SW of Santo Domingo de las Palmas, Mexico M4.5 111 km 20 km
Mar 29, 2021 12 km WSW of Nuevo San Juan Chamula, Mexico M4.5 109 km 10 km
Apr 1, 2015 9 km NE of San Mateo Ixtatán, Guatemala M4.5 131 km 23 km
May 13, 2005 20 km N of Flor de Cacao, Mexico M4.4 129 km 60 km
Oct 19, 1996 3 km W of Yibeljoj, Mexico M4.4 125 km 33 km
May 29, 2007 8 km NE of Xicoténcatl, Mexico M4.4 147 km 25 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 75 mph 297 km
2016 Earl Category 1 264 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 81 mph 287 km
2010 Richard Category 1 75 mph 233 km
2007 Dean Category 3 127 mph 255 km
2001 Iris Category 3 299 km
1995 Roxanne Category 1 81 mph 272 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
March 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 2.7 in
May 81°F (27°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 13.5 in
July 78°F (26°C) 11.5 in
August 79°F (26°C) 12.8 in
September 78°F (26°C) 15.7 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 11.3 in
November 74°F (23°C) 6.3 in
December 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in

Busiljá has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 92.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.7") and March the driest (2.4").

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