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Weather & Climate in Nuevo Poblado el Caracol, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nuevo Poblado el Caracol has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,266 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,266 ft (386 m) |
| Area | 779.3 sq mi (2,018.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.9586°N, 100.0225°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,060 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Apr 18, 2014 | 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M7.2 | 118 km | 24 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 108 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.8 | 140 km | 25 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 145 km | 48 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 111 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 58 km | 55 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 132 km | 21 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico | M6.1 | 145 km | 29 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 57 km | 53 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 106 km | 23 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 140 km | 67 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 75 km | 34 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 117 km | 23 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 127 km | 80 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 20 km | 57 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 120 km | 35 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 89 km | 52 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 149 km | 28 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 117 km | 51 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
22 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 122 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 77 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 41 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 228 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 203 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 166 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 274 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 188 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 264 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 1 | 81 mph | 278 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 231 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 282 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 287 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 109 mph | 112 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 252 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 269 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 149 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 262 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 4 | 132 mph | 293 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 160 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 96 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 130 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 107 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 134 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 96 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 112 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 118 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 101 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 140 km |
| 2002 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (131 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 131 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 156 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 162 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 189 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 9.0 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 8.8 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Nuevo Poblado el Caracol has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 75°F in December to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.6") and March the driest (0.1").