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Weather & Climate in Nuevo León, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nuevo León has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 147.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 71.7°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 134 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Area | 772.2 sq mi (2,000.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.7937°N, 91.0924°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
358 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Jun 14, 2017 | 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala | M6.9 | 139 km | 93 km |
| Mar 14, 1994 | 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M6.9 | 145 km | 164 km |
| May 17, 2023 | 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala | M6.4 | 82 km | 252 km |
| May 3, 2009 | 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala | M6.3 | 139 km | 108 km |
| Sep 18, 1991 | 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala | M6.2 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 2005 | 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala | M6.1 | 79 km | 197 km |
| Dec 12, 1999 | 0 km SSW of Sololá, Guatemala | M5.8 | 115 km | 158 km |
| Oct 17, 2000 | 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico | M5.8 | 109 km | 181 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.6 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2001 | 2 km WNW of San Carlos Sija, Guatemala | M5.6 | 103 km | 161 km |
| Jan 20, 2015 | 4 km NNW of San Francisco El Alto, Guatemala | M5.5 | 99 km | 154 km |
| Jun 26, 2012 | 8 km N of Tectitán, Guatemala | M5.4 | 112 km | 168 km |
| Jun 19, 2021 | 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M5.4 | 144 km | 216 km |
| Dec 19, 1995 | 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala | M5.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.3 | 18 km | 9 km |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 8 km ESE of Cuilco, Guatemala | M5.3 | 95 km | 208 km |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico | M5.2 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2012 | 5 km W of Comalapa, Guatemala | M5.2 | 117 km | 202 km |
| Dec 16, 2012 | 6 km NW of Santo Tomás La Unión, Guatemala | M5.2 | 130 km | 115 km |
| May 1, 1994 | 2 km NNW of Nahualá, Guatemala | M5.2 | 106 km | 158 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 294 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 269 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 260 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2005 | LAGO DE ATITLAN | Meteorological | 4.0 m | — | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 120 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 125 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 132 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 146 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 149 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 166 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 196 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 7.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Driest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 8.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 20.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 22.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 18.8 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 20.5 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 17.6 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 10.5 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 7.7 in |
Nuevo León has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 68°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 147.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (22.6") and March the driest (4.4").