All Countries
Weather & Climate in Nueva Reforma, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nueva Reforma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 144 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 128.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 515 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 144 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Area | 666.4 sq mi (1,725.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.1875°N, 90.5862°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
110 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| May 17, 2023 | 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala | M6.4 | 123 km | 252 km |
| Mar 17, 2005 | 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala | M6.1 | 144 km | 197 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.6 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 1995 | 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala | M5.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.3 | 73 km | 9 km |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico | M5.2 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.2 | 81 km | 40 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 7 km ESE of Chicamán, Guatemala | M5.2 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 2009 | 6 km S of San Cristóbal Verapaz, Guatemala | M5.1 | 95 km | 43 km |
| Jan 11, 2013 | 4 km NW of San Juan Atitán, Guatemala | M4.9 | 140 km | 228 km |
| Mar 28, 2006 | 7 km NNW of Chiantla, Guatemala | M4.8 | 129 km | 223 km |
| May 31, 2008 | 4 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.8 | 16 km | 25 km |
| Jul 14, 2019 | 10 km SE of San Luis Ixcán, Guatemala | M4.8 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 1996 | 4 km ESE of Chinique, Guatemala | M4.7 | 136 km | 204 km |
| May 19, 2014 | 0 km NNW of Aguacatán, Guatemala | M4.7 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 13 km SSE of Maravilla Tenejapa, Mexico | M4.7 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 12 km NNE of Tucurú, Guatemala | M4.7 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 2003 | 19 km NNE of Ubilio García, Mexico | M4.6 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Sep 27, 2012 | 5 km ENE of Santa Bárbara, Guatemala | M4.6 | 143 km | 209 km |
| Jul 18, 2021 | 6 km SSW of Barillas, Guatemala | M4.6 | 94 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 92 mph | 257 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 253 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 225 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 200 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 201 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (184 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 184 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 190 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 190 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 16.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 17.3 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 16.3 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 19.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 16.6 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 10.1 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 7.2 in |
Nueva Reforma has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 128.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (19.3") and April the driest (3.3").