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Weather & Climate in General Zuazua, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
General Zuazua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 23.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,191 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 72.3°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
| Area | 91.3 sq mi (236.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 108/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.8949°N, 100.1080°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jun 15, 2000 | 3 km NNE of Saltillo, Mexico | M4.6 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 2004 | 18 km ESE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico | M4.5 | 99 km | 38 km |
| Jun 14, 2009 | 35 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico | M4.4 | 103 km | 18 km |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 12 km E of Iturbide, Mexico | M4.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2020 | 28 km SSW of Huachichil, Mexico | M4.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 13 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico | M4.2 | 91 km | 14 km |
| Sep 20, 2000 | 11 km SSW of Iturbide, Mexico | M4.2 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Mar 18, 2014 | 18 km E of Pueblo Nuevo, Mexico | M4.1 | 72 km | 1 km |
| Jan 19, 2014 | 12 km SSW of China, Mexico | M4.1 | 89 km | 12 km |
| Dec 22, 2013 | 19 km NE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico | M4.0 | 77 km | 37 km |
| Jan 20, 2010 | 4 km S of San Pedro Garza García, Mexico | M4.0 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 23 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico | M4.0 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2014 | 27 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico | M4.0 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2014 | 15 km SW of China, Mexico | M4.0 | 83 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 2014 | 31 km SSE of China, Mexico | M4.0 | 111 km | 41 km |
| Nov 30, 2013 | 26 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico | M3.9 | 78 km | 2 km |
| Mar 5, 2014 | 18 km SSW of China, Mexico | M3.9 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2016 | 11 km N of Los Ramones, Mexico | M3.6 | 47 km | 38 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | Coahuila-Nuevo Leon border region, Mexico | M3.6 | 47 km | 5 km |
| Nov 26, 2013 | 22 km S of China, Mexico | M3.6 | 98 km | 37 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Hanna | Category 1 | 92 mph | 224 km |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 2 | 109 mph | 263 km |
| 2008 | Dolly | Category 1 | 86 mph | 240 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 173 km |
| 2003 | Erika | Category 1 | 75 mph | 263 km |
| 1999 | Bret | Category 3 | 115 mph | 241 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 195 km |
| 1983 | Barry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 267 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 3 | 115 mph | 191 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in |
General Zuazua has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 57°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (0.8").