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Weather & Climate in Nueva Sabanilla, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nueva Sabanilla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 699 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.0°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 175 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Area | 5,900.5 sq mi (15,282.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.2650°N, 91.2218°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
250 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 | 132 km | 164 km |
| May 17, 2023 | 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala | M6.4 | 136 km | 252 km |
| Mar 17, 2005 | 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala | M6.1 | 126 km | 197 km |
| May 5, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico | M5.8 | 145 km | 261 km |
| Oct 17, 2000 | 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico | M5.8 | 123 km | 181 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.6 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2001 | 2 km WNW of San Carlos Sija, Guatemala | M5.6 | 146 km | 161 km |
| Jan 20, 2015 | 4 km NNW of San Francisco El Alto, Guatemala | M5.5 | 145 km | 154 km |
| Jun 26, 2012 | 8 km N of Tectitán, Guatemala | M5.4 | 133 km | 168 km |
| Jun 19, 2021 | 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M5.4 | 130 km | 216 km |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 8 km ESE of Cuilco, Guatemala | M5.3 | 119 km | 208 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.3 | 40 km | 9 km |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico | M5.2 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.2 | 38 km | 40 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 7 km ESE of Chicamán, Guatemala | M5.2 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 6 km SSW of Cuilco, Guatemala | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2009 | 6 km S of San Cristóbal Verapaz, Guatemala | M5.1 | 124 km | 43 km |
| Jan 22, 2009 | 2 km N of Ixchiguán, Guatemala | M5.1 | 142 km | 199 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 11 km S of San Francisco Pujiltic, Mexico | M5.0 | 130 km | 241 km |
| May 6, 2023 | 11 km WSW of Nueva América, Mexico | M5.0 | 133 km | 178 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | — | 278 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 286 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 1 | 75 mph | 250 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 3 | — | 269 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (158 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 158 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 166 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 171 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 14.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 13.0 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 13.1 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 15.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 12.3 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in |
Nueva Sabanilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 94.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.9") and February the driest (1.9").