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Weather & Climate in La Nueva Era, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Nueva Era has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 108.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 75.5°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Area | 211.3 sq mi (547.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.6986°N, 95.8083°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,071 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Jul 29, 2014 | 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M6.3 | 17 km | 107 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico | M5.9 | 56 km | 109 km |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.9 | 84 km | 101 km |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.9 | 86 km | 123 km |
| May 21, 2014 | 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.8 | 101 km | 120 km |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico | M5.8 | 81 km | 63 km |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Veracruz, Mexico | M5.7 | 70 km | 110 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico | M5.7 | 138 km | 16 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.7 | 82 km | 127 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 76 km | 68 km |
| Apr 28, 2015 | 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico | M5.5 | 105 km | 111 km |
| Mar 6, 2022 | 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico | M5.5 | 109 km | 95 km |
| Apr 20, 2004 | 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico | M5.4 | 120 km | 146 km |
| Jun 11, 2002 | 19 km N of Niños Héroes, Mexico | M5.3 | 137 km | 155 km |
| Apr 1, 1996 | 16 km ENE of Nejapa de Madero, Mexico | M5.2 | 115 km | 57 km |
| Jan 17, 2020 | 6 km NE of Ixtepec, Mexico | M5.2 | 146 km | 17 km |
| Jan 17, 2004 | 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico | M5.2 | 33 km | 110 km |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 4 km NW of Cuauhtémoc, Mexico | M5.2 | 114 km | 51 km |
| Jan 6, 2013 | 2 km ESE of Matías Romero, Mexico | M5.2 | 125 km | 55 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 299 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 210 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 269 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 263 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 238 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 170 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 139 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 251 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 1 | 92 mph | 201 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (116 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Martin | Shield | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | 1796 | 116 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 13.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 18.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 15.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 14.9 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7 in |
La Nueva Era has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 70°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.2") and March the driest (1.4").