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Weather & Climate in Nueva Galilea, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nueva Galilea has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 165 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 97.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,129 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 75.2°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 165 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Area | 2,497.6 sq mi (6,468.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.3176°N, 91.8529°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
66 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 | 115 km | 261 km |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico | M5.8 | 139 km | 211 km |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico | M5.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 11 km S of San Francisco Pujiltic, Mexico | M5.0 | 142 km | 241 km |
| Apr 12, 2010 | 4 km SSE of Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico | M4.6 | 138 km | 215 km |
| Apr 15, 2012 | 31 km NE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico | M4.6 | 77 km | 13 km |
| Nov 5, 2000 | 2 km NW of Los Pozos, Mexico | M4.6 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2003 | 19 km NNE of Ubilio García, Mexico | M4.6 | 46 km | 5 km |
| Aug 6, 2009 | 6 km W of Sibacá, Mexico | M4.6 | 58 km | 124 km |
| Jun 1, 1997 | 2 km NE of Julián Grajales, Mexico | M4.5 | 148 km | 150 km |
| Jul 18, 1993 | 0 km ESE of Pablo L. Sidar, Mexico | M4.5 | 140 km | 14 km |
| Mar 2, 2011 | 10 km SW of Santo Domingo de las Palmas, Mexico | M4.5 | 149 km | 20 km |
| Mar 29, 2021 | 12 km WSW of Nuevo San Juan Chamula, Mexico | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2013 | 20 km SSE of Nueva Palestina, Mexico | M4.4 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 3 km W of Yibeljoj, Mexico | M4.4 | 83 km | 33 km |
| May 18, 2022 | 14 km SSW of Nueva Palestina, Mexico | M4.4 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 2 km ESE of Raya Zaragoza, Mexico | M4.4 | 86 km | 96 km |
| May 29, 2007 | 8 km NE of Xicoténcatl, Mexico | M4.4 | 88 km | 25 km |
| Mar 5, 2007 | 11 km W of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico | M4.3 | 147 km | 83 km |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 5 km SSW of Unión Buena Vista, Mexico | M4.3 | 143 km | 120 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 |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 251 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 266 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 2 | 98 mph | 296 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 1 | 75 mph | 282 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 86 mph | 239 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 1 | 86 mph | 246 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 19 | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (146 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 146 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 12.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 10.2 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 12.2 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 16.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 12.9 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 7.4 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 5.8 in |
Nueva Galilea has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 69°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 97.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.0") and March the driest (3.1").