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Weather & Climate in Nueva Apolonia, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nueva Apolonia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 35.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 1,425.8 sq mi (3,692.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.4976°N, 98.6312°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jan 15, 2007 | San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico | M4.3 | 118 km | 14 km |
| May 22, 2001 | 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.1 | 122 km | 17 km |
| Jan 16, 2007 | 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico | M4.1 | 141 km | 21 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M4.1 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 128 km | 8 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 124 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 2011 | 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico | M4.0 | 100 km | 12 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico | M4.0 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 1993 | 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico | M4.0 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km E of Concá, Mexico | M3.7 | 149 km | 20 km |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 21 km SE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M3.3 | 135 km | 20 km |
| Feb 17, 1993 | 10 km NNE of Arroyo Seco, Mexico | M3.2 | 143 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 242 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 260 km |
| 2013 | Ingrid | Category 1 | 81 mph | 232 km |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 2 | 109 mph | 147 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 261 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 273 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 273 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 76 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 139 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 159 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 219 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 207 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 243 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 1.1 in |
Nueva Apolonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 66°F in January to 85°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (0.6").