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Weather & Climate in Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nuevo Francisco León has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 100.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 522 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.7°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 169 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Area | 5,900.5 sq mi (15,282.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.0303°N, 91.3222°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
70 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 | 142 km | 261 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.3 | 126 km | 9 km |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico | M5.2 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.2 | 123 km | 40 km |
| May 31, 2008 | 4 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.8 | 107 km | 25 km |
| Jul 14, 2019 | 10 km SE of San Luis Ixcán, Guatemala | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 13 km SSE of Maravilla Tenejapa, Mexico | M4.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2012 | 31 km NE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico | M4.6 | 32 km | 13 km |
| Jun 12, 2007 | 8 km NNW of Nentón, Guatemala | M4.6 | 139 km | 20 km |
| Mar 11, 2003 | 19 km NNE of Ubilio García, Mexico | M4.6 | 27 km | 5 km |
| Jul 18, 2021 | 6 km SSW of Barillas, Guatemala | M4.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2009 | 6 km W of Sibacá, Mexico | M4.6 | 94 km | 124 km |
| Jan 24, 1997 | 11 km N of Barillas, Guatemala | M4.6 | 125 km | 50 km |
| Nov 5, 2000 | 2 km NW of Los Pozos, Mexico | M4.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2011 | 10 km SW of Santo Domingo de las Palmas, Mexico | M4.5 | 108 km | 20 km |
| Apr 1, 2015 | 9 km NE of San Mateo Ixtatán, Guatemala | M4.5 | 128 km | 23 km |
| Mar 29, 2021 | 12 km WSW of Nuevo San Juan Chamula, Mexico | M4.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2022 | 14 km SSW of Nueva Palestina, Mexico | M4.4 | 38 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2005 | 20 km N of Flor de Cacao, Mexico | M4.4 | 124 km | 60 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 75 mph | 294 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | — | 261 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 290 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 1 | 75 mph | 229 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 3 | 127 mph | 256 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 3 | — | 294 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 1 | 81 mph | 275 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 14.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 13.4 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 14.1 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 17.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 6.8 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in |
Nuevo Francisco León has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 100.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (17.2") and March the driest (2.5").