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Weather & Climate in Sabanilla, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sabanilla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 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 96.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 873 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 338 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Area | 398.4 sq mi (1,031.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.2839°N, 92.5532°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
181 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Oct 21, 1995 | 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico | M7.2 | 109 km | 159 km |
| Mar 14, 1994 | 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M6.9 | 144 km | 164 km |
| May 5, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico | M5.8 | 84 km | 261 km |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico | M5.8 | 89 km | 211 km |
| Sep 1, 2012 | 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico | M5.5 | 120 km | 257 km |
| Feb 8, 2002 | 7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico | M5.4 | 149 km | 210 km |
| Jun 19, 2021 | 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M5.4 | 138 km | 216 km |
| Dec 19, 2001 | 34 km WNW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico | M5.3 | 141 km | 190 km |
| Apr 29, 2024 | 5 km WNW of Francisco Villa, Mexico | M5.1 | 146 km | 131 km |
| Jul 25, 2021 | Mexico-Guatemala border region | M5.0 | 149 km | 206 km |
| Jan 20, 2011 | 4 km NNW of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico | M5.0 | 129 km | 154 km |
| Mar 10, 2009 | 4 km SSW of Nueva Palestina, Mexico | M5.0 | 148 km | 147 km |
| Sep 6, 2011 | 6 km NW of Nuevo México, Mexico | M5.0 | 132 km | 153 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 11 km S of San Francisco Pujiltic, Mexico | M5.0 | 124 km | 241 km |
| Feb 9, 2010 | 10 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M4.9 | 141 km | 206 km |
| Mar 31, 1997 | 2 km NE of La Concordia, Mexico | M4.8 | 129 km | 179 km |
| Apr 13, 2013 | 30 km E of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M4.7 | 145 km | 178 km |
| Jan 3, 1998 | 15 km WNW of Plan de Ayala, Mexico | M4.7 | 117 km | 200 km |
| Jan 31, 1990 | 2 km SW of Ignacio Zaragoza, Mexico | M4.7 | 141 km | 192 km |
| Jun 24, 2009 | 32 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M4.7 | 150 km | 195 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 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 | 187 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 270 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 109 mph | 269 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 1 | 86 mph | 270 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 269 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 1 | 81 mph | 270 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 19 | 76 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 72 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 12.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 10.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 12.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 15.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 12.5 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
Sabanilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 67°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 97.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.6") and March the driest (3.1").