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Weather & Climate in Nuevo Poza Rica, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nuevo Poza Rica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 165 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 107.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,250 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 73.2°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 165 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (381 m) |
| Area | 302.0 sq mi (782.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.1639°N, 91.4090°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
311 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Mar 14, 1994 | 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M6.9 | 111 km | 164 km |
| May 17, 2023 | 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala | M6.4 | 134 km | 252 km |
| Mar 17, 2005 | 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala | M6.1 | 114 km | 197 km |
| May 5, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico | M5.8 | 129 km | 261 km |
| Oct 17, 2000 | 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico | M5.8 | 101 km | 181 km |
| Sep 11, 2001 | 2 km WNW of San Carlos Sija, Guatemala | M5.6 | 131 km | 161 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.6 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2015 | 4 km NNW of San Francisco El Alto, Guatemala | M5.5 | 132 km | 154 km |
| Sep 1, 2012 | 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico | M5.5 | 146 km | 257 km |
| Jun 19, 2021 | 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M5.4 | 108 km | 216 km |
| Jun 26, 2012 | 8 km N of Tectitán, Guatemala | M5.4 | 111 km | 168 km |
| Feb 8, 2002 | 7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico | M5.4 | 147 km | 210 km |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 8 km ESE of Cuilco, Guatemala | M5.3 | 99 km | 208 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.3 | 36 km | 9 km |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 6 km SSW of Cuilco, Guatemala | M5.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico | M5.2 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.2 | 29 km | 40 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 7 km ESE of Chicamán, Guatemala | M5.2 | 119 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 1994 | 2 km NNW of Nahualá, Guatemala | M5.2 | 145 km | 158 km |
| Jan 22, 2009 | 2 km N of Ixchiguán, Guatemala | M5.1 | 122 km | 199 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 266 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 1 | 75 mph | 272 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 3 | — | 289 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (137 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 137 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 153 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 157 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 194 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 16.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 15.5 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 14.5 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 16.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 12.7 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 5.2 in |
Nuevo Poza Rica has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 69°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 107.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.8") and March the driest (2.4").