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Weather & Climate in Tanque Nuevo, Mexico

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

Tanque Nuevo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 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 14.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,365 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,365 ft (1,940 m)
Area1,000.4 sq mi (2,591.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates24.3818°N, 100.9669°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.7"
61% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.24"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Jun 15, 2000 3 km NNE of Saltillo, Mexico M4.6 119 km 33 km
Jun 4, 2004 5 km NNW of San Isidro, Mexico M4.4 55 km 13 km
Jul 30, 1992 12 km E of Iturbide, Mexico M4.3 125 km 10 km
Jul 21, 2020 28 km SSW of Huachichil, Mexico M4.2 66 km 10 km
Sep 20, 2000 11 km SSW of Iturbide, Mexico M4.2 108 km 33 km
Apr 17, 2006 21 km WNW of La Ascensión, Mexico M4.1 89 km 17 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km S of San Pedro Garza García, Mexico M4.0 149 km 5 km
Jun 25, 2013 22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico M4.0 126 km 5 km
Mar 16, 2022 5 km SW of Santiago, Mexico M3.4 137 km 14 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 2.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2010 Alex Category 1 86 mph 220 km
2005 Emily Category 2 81 mph 239 km
1988 Gilbert Category 1 92 mph 221 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in
March 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in Driest
April 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
May 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in
June 69°F (20°C) 2.1 in Warmest
July 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
August 67°F (20°C) 2.1 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in Wettest
October 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
December 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in

Tanque Nuevo has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 52°F in January to 69°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.2") and March the driest (0.4").

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