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Weather & Climate in Nuevo Orizaba, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nuevo Orizaba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 136 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 136.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 584 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 136 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Area | 666.4 sq mi (1,725.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.0822°N, 90.6328°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
145 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| May 17, 2023 | 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala | M6.4 | 110 km | 252 km |
| Mar 17, 2005 | 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala | M6.1 | 132 km | 197 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.6 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 1995 | 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala | M5.4 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.3 | 64 km | 9 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 7 km ESE of Chicamán, Guatemala | M5.2 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico | M5.2 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.2 | 73 km | 40 km |
| Jun 14, 2009 | 6 km S of San Cristóbal Verapaz, Guatemala | M5.1 | 83 km | 43 km |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 5 km N of San Pedro Ayampuc, Guatemala | M4.9 | 141 km | 15 km |
| Jan 11, 2013 | 4 km NW of San Juan Atitán, Guatemala | M4.9 | 129 km | 228 km |
| Mar 28, 2006 | 7 km NNW of Chiantla, Guatemala | M4.8 | 118 km | 223 km |
| May 31, 2008 | 4 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.8 | 26 km | 25 km |
| Jul 14, 2019 | 10 km SE of San Luis Ixcán, Guatemala | M4.8 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 1 km WNW of La Libertad, Guatemala | M4.8 | 148 km | 191 km |
| May 2, 2015 | 5 km W of San Bartolo, Guatemala | M4.8 | 145 km | 176 km |
| Mar 21, 2022 | 3 km SSW of Sipacapa, Guatemala | M4.8 | 147 km | 174 km |
| Sep 22, 1996 | 4 km ESE of Chinique, Guatemala | M4.7 | 123 km | 204 km |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 8 km ENE of Nahualá, Guatemala | M4.7 | 149 km | 204 km |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 13 km SSE of Maravilla Tenejapa, Mexico | M4.7 | 64 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 92 mph | 268 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 261 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 236 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 212 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 207 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 172 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 177 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 178 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 181 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 189 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 190 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 7.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 17.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 18.0 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 16.9 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 20.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 18.1 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 11.1 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 7.7 in |
Nuevo Orizaba has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 136.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (20.2") and April the driest (3.6").