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Weather & Climate in Nueva Esperanza (La Esperanza), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nueva Esperanza (La Esperanza) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 183 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,064 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 71.1°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 183 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,064 ft (629 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 112/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.1114°N, 91.6769°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
83 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Mar 14, 1994 | 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M6.9 | 148 km | 164 km |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico | M5.8 | 143 km | 211 km |
| May 5, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico | M5.8 | 114 km | 261 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2021 | 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M5.4 | 142 km | 216 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.3 | 143 km | 9 km |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico | M5.2 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.2 | 138 km | 40 km |
| Jul 25, 2021 | Mexico-Guatemala border region | M5.0 | 141 km | 206 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 11 km S of San Francisco Pujiltic, Mexico | M5.0 | 132 km | 241 km |
| Feb 9, 2010 | 10 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M4.9 | 143 km | 206 km |
| May 31, 2008 | 4 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.8 | 140 km | 25 km |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 13 km SSE of Maravilla Tenejapa, Mexico | M4.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 1991 | 2 km ESE of Sinaloa, Mexico | M4.7 | 144 km | 219 km |
| Nov 5, 2000 | 2 km NW of Los Pozos, Mexico | M4.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2007 | 8 km NNW of Nentón, Guatemala | M4.6 | 139 km | 20 km |
| Jan 24, 1997 | 11 km N of Barillas, Guatemala | M4.6 | 140 km | 50 km |
| Aug 6, 2009 | 6 km W of Sibacá, Mexico | M4.6 | 60 km | 124 km |
| Apr 12, 2010 | 4 km SSE of Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico | M4.6 | 134 km | 215 km |
| Apr 15, 2012 | 31 km NE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico | M4.6 | 60 km | 13 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 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | — | 297 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 258 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 291 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 1 | 75 mph | 265 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 86 mph | 258 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 1 | 81 mph | 266 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (167 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 12.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 9.8 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 11.6 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 14.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 10.3 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 4.4 in |
Nueva Esperanza (La Esperanza) has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 66°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.4") and March the driest (2.5").