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Weather & Climate in Nuevo México, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nuevo México enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,331 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 68.6°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,331 ft (1,625 m) |
| Area | 297.9 sq mi (771.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 94/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.7565°N, 103.4430°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Sep 28, 1996 | 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico | M4.7 | 147 km | 102 km |
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 90 km | 33 km |
| May 30, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico | M4.5 | 145 km | 9 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico | M4.5 | 6 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 2003 | 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.2 | 80 km | 62 km |
| Oct 25, 1992 | 1 km WSW of Tolimán, Mexico | M4.2 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Dec 12, 2001 | 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico | M4.2 | 124 km | 4 km |
| Jun 5, 2005 | 2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico | M4.2 | 145 km | 5 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico | M4.2 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Jul 24, 2000 | 5 km W of Jiquilpan, Mexico | M4.1 | 116 km | 127 km |
| Jul 8, 2004 | 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico | M4.1 | 80 km | 15 km |
| Dec 14, 2013 | 4 km NNW of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico | M4.1 | 148 km | 105 km |
| May 7, 1998 | 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico | M4.1 | 145 km | 0 km |
| Jun 2, 2005 | 5 km NNW of Cofradía, Mexico | M4.1 | 143 km | 7 km |
| Jun 17, 2004 | 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico | M3.9 | 39 km | 29 km |
| Apr 2, 2003 | 1 km SSW of Tacátzcuaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 8 km WSW of Soyatlán del Oro, Mexico | M3.9 | 109 km | 60 km |
| Jul 6, 2004 | 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico | M3.8 | 79 km | 7 km |
| May 12, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Zapotitlán de Vadillo, Mexico | M3.8 | 141 km | 141 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
20 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 121 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 75 mph | 263 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 3 | 121 mph | 257 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 268 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 204 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 296 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 215 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 207 mph | 104 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 2 | 98 mph | 298 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 178 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 240 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 75 mph | 298 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 138 mph | 227 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 235 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 75 mph | 263 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 216 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 2 | 109 mph | 190 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 2 | 109 mph | 241 km |
| 1987 | Eugene | Category 2 | 98 mph | 209 km |
| 1981 | Otis | Category 1 | 81 mph | 278 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (118 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 118 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 139 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 7.9 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in |
Nuevo México has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 61°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.9") and April the driest (0.1").