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Weather & Climate in Nuevo Jericó, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nuevo Jericó has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 182 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,171 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 73.6°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 182 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 101/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.1317°N, 91.5428°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
71 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 | 127 km | 261 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.3 | 141 km | 9 km |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico | M5.2 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.2 | 137 km | 40 km |
| Jul 25, 2021 | Mexico-Guatemala border region | M5.0 | 150 km | 206 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 11 km S of San Francisco Pujiltic, Mexico | M5.0 | 143 km | 241 km |
| May 31, 2008 | 4 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.8 | 131 km | 25 km |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 13 km SSE of Maravilla Tenejapa, Mexico | M4.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 1997 | 11 km N of Barillas, Guatemala | M4.6 | 139 km | 50 km |
| Aug 6, 2009 | 6 km W of Sibacá, Mexico | M4.6 | 74 km | 124 km |
| Nov 5, 2000 | 2 km NW of Los Pozos, Mexico | M4.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2007 | 8 km NNW of Nentón, Guatemala | M4.6 | 143 km | 20 km |
| Apr 12, 2010 | 4 km SSE of Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico | M4.6 | 146 km | 215 km |
| Apr 15, 2012 | 31 km NE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico | M4.6 | 46 km | 13 km |
| Mar 11, 2003 | 19 km NNE of Ubilio García, Mexico | M4.6 | 19 km | 5 km |
| Apr 1, 2015 | 9 km NE of San Mateo Ixtatán, Guatemala | M4.5 | 140 km | 23 km |
| Mar 29, 2021 | 12 km WSW of Nuevo San Juan Chamula, Mexico | M4.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2011 | 10 km SW of Santo Domingo de las Palmas, Mexico | M4.5 | 120 km | 20 km |
| May 18, 2022 | 14 km SSW of Nueva Palestina, Mexico | M4.4 | 56 km | 10 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 | — | 282 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 272 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 292 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 1 | 75 mph | 251 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 86 mph | 254 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 1 | 81 mph | 263 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (181 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 12.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 10.2 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 11.9 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 14.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 10.4 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in |
Nuevo Jericó has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 68°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.6") and March the driest (2.4").