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Weather & Climate in El Limonar, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Limonar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 185 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,614 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 73.0°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 185 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,614 ft (492 m) |
| Area | 5,900.5 sq mi (15,282.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.9703°N, 91.3782°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
78 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 | 134 km | 261 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.6 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.3 | 120 km | 9 km |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico | M5.2 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.2 | 116 km | 40 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 11 km S of San Francisco Pujiltic, Mexico | M5.0 | 144 km | 241 km |
| Jul 25, 2021 | Mexico-Guatemala border region | M5.0 | 145 km | 206 km |
| Jul 14, 2019 | 10 km SE of San Luis Ixcán, Guatemala | M4.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2008 | 4 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.8 | 106 km | 25 km |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 13 km SSE of Maravilla Tenejapa, Mexico | M4.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 1991 | 2 km ESE of Sinaloa, Mexico | M4.7 | 144 km | 219 km |
| Mar 11, 2003 | 19 km NNE of Ubilio García, Mexico | M4.6 | 32 km | 5 km |
| Jan 24, 1997 | 11 km N of Barillas, Guatemala | M4.6 | 119 km | 50 km |
| Jul 18, 2021 | 6 km SSW of Barillas, Guatemala | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2007 | 8 km NNW of Nentón, Guatemala | M4.6 | 131 km | 20 km |
| Aug 6, 2009 | 6 km W of Sibacá, Mexico | M4.6 | 88 km | 124 km |
| Apr 15, 2012 | 31 km NE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico | M4.6 | 41 km | 13 km |
| Nov 5, 2000 | 2 km NW of Los Pozos, Mexico | M4.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2021 | 12 km WSW of Nuevo San Juan Chamula, Mexico | M4.5 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 11 km SSE of San Luis Ixcán, Guatemala | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | — | 268 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 282 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 1 | 75 mph | 236 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 3 | 127 mph | 265 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 3 | — | 298 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 1 | 75 mph | 282 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 13.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 10.6 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 12.1 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 14.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 9.8 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in |
El Limonar has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 68°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 85.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.3") and March the driest (2.1").