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Weather & Climate in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nuevo Laredo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 427 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 73.3°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 282.5 sq mi (731.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,473/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.4763°N, 99.5164°W |
| Timezone | America/Matamoros |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Mar 24, 1997 | 4 km SSE of Alice, Texas | M3.8 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 18 km E of El Indio, Texas | M3.6 | 131 km | 1 km |
| Apr 3, 2005 | 11 km NE of Guerrero, Mexico | M3.5 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Feb 20, 2022 | 3 km S of El Indio, Texas | M3.4 | 136 km | 3 km |
| Jan 9, 2021 | 3 km WSW of El Indio, Texas | M3.3 | 140 km | 9 km |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 7 km SSE of El Indio, Texas | M3.3 | 132 km | 7 km |
| Jul 24, 2021 | 11 km NW of Tilden, Texas | M3.1 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 3 km SSW of El Indio, Texas | M3.1 | 137 km | 2 km |
| Feb 27, 2021 | 6 km WNW of El Indio, Texas | M3.0 | 144 km | 9 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 3 km E of Cotulla, Texas | M2.8 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Jun 13, 2021 | 11 km WNW of Tilden, Texas | M2.7 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 3 km SW of El Indio, Texas | M2.7 | 139 km | 7 km |
| Apr 13, 2023 | 7 km ESE of El Indio, Texas | M2.7 | 133 km | 9 km |
| May 8, 2021 | 16 km ENE of El Indio, Texas | M2.6 | 139 km | 8 km |
| Jun 14, 2025 | 11 km E of Dilley, Texas | M2.6 | 139 km | 9 km |
| May 7, 2024 | 16 km ENE of El Indio, Texas | M2.6 | 138 km | 3 km |
| Aug 18, 2021 | 2 km WSW of El Indio, Texas | M2.6 | 140 km | 8 km |
| May 9, 2024 | 19 km E of El Indio, Texas | M2.5 | 130 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 2021 | 22 km SE of El Indio, Texas | M2.5 | 118 km | 4 km |
| Jul 16, 2019 | 20 km SW of Fowlerton, Texas | M2.5 | 111 km | 5 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Hanna | Category 1 | 92 mph | 179 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 4 | 132 mph | 251 km |
| 2008 | Dolly | Category 2 | 98 mph | 202 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 287 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 81 mph | 286 km |
| 1999 | Bret | Category 4 | 138 mph | 146 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 127 mph | 12 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Wildfire History
16 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY 322 (44,652 acres, 2008).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2008 | HIGHWAY 322 | 44,652 | 97 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 13,175 | 100 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 3,532 | 87 km |
| 2023 | JENNINGS | 3,494 | 48 km |
| 2008 | DANA | 3,127 | 76 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,570 | 73 km |
| 2009 | FARCO MINE | 2,421 | 56 km |
| 2022 | GROOVE | 2,299 | 79 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,171 | 97 km |
| 2006 | ENCINAL | 1,900 | 72 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 1,633 | 99 km |
| 2023 | FLORIDA | 1,514 | 99 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 1,411 | 90 km |
| 2018 | MINE | 1,224 | 56 km |
| 2023 | WAGGNER | 1,099 | 94 km |
| 2011 | BOLT | 1,067 | 93 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in |
Nuevo Laredo has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 55°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and March the driest (0.7").