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Weather & Climate in Nuevo San Juan Chamula, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Nuevo San Juan Chamula 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 1,555 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.2°F
36% above US avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days165 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,555 ft (474 m)
Area302.0 sq mi (782.2 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates16.1443°N, 91.4438°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 107.1"
182% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 16.77"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

328 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 M6.9 107 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 M6.1 111 km 197 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 126 km 261 km
Oct 17, 2000 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico M5.8 97 km 181 km
Jan 17, 2009 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico M5.8 146 km 169 km
Feb 23, 2010 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.6 28 km 10 km
Sep 11, 2001 2 km WNW of San Carlos Sija, Guatemala M5.6 129 km 161 km
Sep 1, 2012 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico M5.5 142 km 257 km
Jan 20, 2015 4 km NNW of San Francisco El Alto, Guatemala M5.5 130 km 154 km
Jun 19, 2021 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M5.4 104 km 216 km
Jun 26, 2012 8 km N of Tectitán, Guatemala M5.4 107 km 168 km
Feb 8, 2002 7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico M5.4 143 km 210 km
Jun 6, 2006 8 km ESE of Cuilco, Guatemala M5.3 95 km 208 km
Feb 23, 2010 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.3 37 km 9 km
Sep 17, 2004 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico M5.2 42 km 10 km
Jun 16, 2014 6 km SSW of Cuilco, Guatemala M5.2 105 km 10 km
Jun 25, 2001 7 km ESE of Chicamán, Guatemala M5.2 119 km 33 km
Mar 20, 2010 13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala M5.2 29 km 40 km
May 1, 1994 2 km NNW of Nahualá, Guatemala M5.2 143 km 158 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 262 km
2010 Richard Category 1 75 mph 277 km
2001 Iris Category 3 293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (133 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 133 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 150 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 155 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 173 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 193 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 195 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 San Juan Chamula 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").

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