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Weather & Climate in Nuevo Progreso, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nuevo Progreso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 73.4°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,941/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.0538°N, 97.9515°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Jan 19, 2014 | 12 km SSW of China, Mexico | M4.1 | 143 km | 12 km |
| Feb 11, 2014 | 31 km SSE of China, Mexico | M4.0 | 137 km | 41 km |
| Mar 2, 2014 | 15 km SW of China, Mexico | M4.0 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Mar 5, 2014 | 18 km SSW of China, Mexico | M3.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 2013 | 22 km S of China, Mexico | M3.6 | 143 km | 37 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 1 | 92 mph | 281 km |
| 2021 | Nicholas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 277 km |
| 2020 | Hanna | Category 1 | 92 mph | 61 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 4 | 132 mph | 198 km |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 2 | 109 mph | 206 km |
| 2008 | Dolly | Category 2 | 98 mph | 52 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 129 km |
| 2003 | Erika | Category 1 | 75 mph | 100 km |
| 1999 | Bret | Category 4 | 144 mph | 97 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 183 km |
| 1983 | Barry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 86 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 161 mph | 52 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Wildfire History
15 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BURNS RANCH FIRE (58,395 acres, 2008).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2008 | BURNS RANCH FIRE | 58,395 | 77 km |
| 2022 | HAYFIELD SOUTH | 11,038 | 82 km |
| 2021 | KING | 9,793 | 95 km |
| 2022 | VIB | 7,817 | 97 km |
| 2022 | POLO | 5,571 | 88 km |
| 2008 | ENCINO | 3,979 | 94 km |
| 2011 | KING RANCH | 3,075 | 78 km |
| 2009 | SAN CARLOS | 2,849 | 95 km |
| 2010 | ENCINITOS RANCH | 1,967 | 89 km |
| 2022 | 755 | 1,846 | 97 km |
| 2011 | ENCINITOS | 1,748 | 89 km |
| 2009 | STILLMAN | 1,466 | 69 km |
| 2023 | ELECTRIC SLIDE | 1,410 | 99 km |
| 2008 | 281 | 1,308 | 97 km |
| 2022 | LA PALOMA | 1,214 | 71 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in |
Nuevo Progreso has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 59°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.8") and March the driest (0.6").