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Weather & Climate in Nuevo Refugio de Afuera (Nuevo Refugio), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nuevo Refugio de Afuera (Nuevo Refugio) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 17.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,059 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 356 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,059 ft (1,542 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 743/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.5489°N, 102.7072°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Sep 29, 1992 | 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico | M5.3 | 142 km | 95 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico | M4.5 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2023 | 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico | M4.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1991 | 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico | M4.3 | 127 km | 48 km |
| Mar 15, 2023 | 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico | M4.2 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Oct 13, 2003 | 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.2 | 43 km | 62 km |
| Dec 12, 2001 | 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico | M4.2 | 114 km | 4 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico | M4.2 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 2005 | 2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico | M4.2 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 2023 | Michoacan, Mexico | M4.1 | 110 km | 6 km |
| Jul 24, 2000 | 5 km W of Jiquilpan, Mexico | M4.1 | 145 km | 127 km |
| Jul 8, 2004 | 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico | M4.1 | 16 km | 15 km |
| Jun 2, 2005 | 5 km NNW of Cofradía, Mexico | M4.1 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Sep 4, 2002 | 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico | M4.1 | 148 km | 4 km |
| Feb 20, 2005 | 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico | M4.1 | 125 km | 40 km |
| Apr 7, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico | M4.0 | 99 km | 20 km |
| Apr 28, 2003 | 19 km WSW of Jilotlán de los Dolores, Mexico | M4.0 | 147 km | 15 km |
| Nov 19, 2000 | 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico | M4.0 | 138 km | 66 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 17 km E of Jilotlán de los Dolores, Mexico | M3.9 | 130 km | 71 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 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 | 198 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 75 mph | 261 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 221 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 280 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 259 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 207 mph | 176 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 244 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 263 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 285 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 75 mph | 212 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 256 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 272 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 3 | 109 mph | 217 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 2 | 109 mph | 240 km |
| 1987 | Eugene | Category 2 | 98 mph | 267 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (127 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 127 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 149 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 7.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in |
Nuevo Refugio de Afuera (Nuevo Refugio) has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 60°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.2") and March the driest (0.1").