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Weather & Climate in Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ramón F. Balboa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 755 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (21°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 75.5°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 188 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 5,900.5 sq mi (15,282.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.4743°N, 91.4032°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
221 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 | 122 km | 164 km |
| Mar 17, 2005 | 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala | M6.1 | 148 km | 197 km |
| Oct 17, 2000 | 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico | M5.8 | 128 km | 181 km |
| May 5, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico | M5.8 | 123 km | 261 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.6 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2012 | 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico | M5.5 | 149 km | 257 km |
| Jun 19, 2021 | 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M5.4 | 118 km | 216 km |
| Jun 26, 2012 | 8 km N of Tectitán, Guatemala | M5.4 | 140 km | 168 km |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 8 km ESE of Cuilco, Guatemala | M5.3 | 130 km | 208 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.3 | 67 km | 9 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.2 | 62 km | 40 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 7 km ESE of Chicamán, Guatemala | M5.2 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 6 km SSW of Cuilco, Guatemala | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico | M5.2 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2021 | Mexico-Guatemala border region | M5.0 | 107 km | 206 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 11 km S of San Francisco Pujiltic, Mexico | M5.0 | 115 km | 241 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 7 km NW of Concepción Tutuapa, Guatemala | M5.0 | 142 km | 199 km |
| May 6, 2023 | 11 km WSW of Nueva América, Mexico | M5.0 | 126 km | 178 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 12 km E of Nueva Independencia, Mexico | M4.9 | 145 km | 164 km |
| Feb 9, 2016 | 7 km SSW of Nueva América, Mexico | M4.9 | 121 km | 209 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | — | 286 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 268 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 1 | 75 mph | 256 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 3 | — | 290 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (167 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 167 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 187 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 13.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 11.7 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 12.3 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 14.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 10.8 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in |
Ramón F. Balboa has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 71°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 85.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.9") and February the driest (1.6").