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Weather & Climate in Tierra Nueva, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tierra Nueva enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 308 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 15.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,866 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,866 ft (1,788 m) |
| Area | 260.6 sq mi (674.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.6690°N, 100.5729°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jan 15, 2007 | San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico | M4.3 | 113 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico | M4.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2007 | 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico | M4.1 | 104 km | 21 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M4.1 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 139 km | 3 km |
| May 22, 2001 | 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.1 | 142 km | 17 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico | M4.0 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 140 km | 9 km |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 141 km | 8 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km E of Concá, Mexico | M3.7 | 113 km | 20 km |
| May 26, 2000 | 17 km W of Jacala, Mexico | M3.6 | 145 km | 85 km |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 21 km SE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M3.3 | 126 km | 20 km |
| Feb 17, 1993 | 10 km NNE of Arroyo Seco, Mexico | M3.2 | 94 km | 33 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 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 2 | 109 mph | 293 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 294 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 297 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 1 | 75 mph | 244 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in |
Tierra Nueva has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 58°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.3").