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Bácum, Mexico

Sonora · Mexico

Bácum is a small town in Sonora, Mexico with a population of 4,227. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,227 Population 4/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
13.5 in Annual Rain
America / Hermosillo Timezone

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About Bácum

Bácum is a small city and the county seat of Bácum Municipality, located in the south of the Mexican state of Sonora at 27°32′N 110°05′W.

People

Population4,227
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain13.5 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Population4,227
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Coordinates27.5514°, -110.0826°
TimezoneAmerica/Hermosillo
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSonora
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Annual Precipitation13.5 inches (344 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bácum

Bácum is a small town in Mexico (Sonora) with a population of 4,227. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 89°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.5 inches. The timezone is America/Hermosillo.

The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 135 business establishments.

Income: Bácum vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)135

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Bácum has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 311 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 13.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average75.9°F
41% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area949.4 sq mi (2,459.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates27.5514°N, 110.0826°W
TimezoneAmerica/Hermosillo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.5"
64% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.50"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

75 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M5.3 on Jul 3, 2024.

Mar 12, 2003 87 km SW of Paredón Colorado, Mexico M6.4 121 km
Jan 19, 2018 79 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico M6.3 138 km
Jul 30, 2006 76 km E of Mulegé, Mexico M5.9 135 km
Mar 24, 2000 51 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico M5.6 120 km
Oct 1, 1996 70 km NE of Loreto, Mexico M5.5 142 km
Jul 31, 2021 60 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico M5.5 140 km
Jul 3, 2024 77 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico M5.3 139 km
Apr 26, 2011 73 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico M5.3 143 km
Jan 21, 2022 76 km SSW of Bahía de Lobos, Mexico M5.3 117 km
May 28, 2006 88 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico M5.2 132 km
Apr 18, 2024 84 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico M5.2 149 km
Oct 3, 1992 58 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico M5.2 126 km
Dec 13, 2009 84 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico M5.1 148 km
May 25, 1992 90 km SW of Pozo Dulce, Mexico M5.1 142 km
May 24, 2011 65 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico M5.1 146 km
May 28, 2006 76 km N of Loreto, Mexico M5.1 148 km
Apr 20, 2011 67 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico M5.0 128 km
Jan 12, 2011 57 km ENE of Mulegé, Mexico M5.0 145 km
Jan 4, 2019 72 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico M4.9 148 km
Oct 11, 1992 54 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico M4.8 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Newton (2016).

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Newton Category 1 221 km
2014 Odile Category 1 235 km
2009 Jimena Category 2 248 km
2008 Norbert Category 2 131 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 122 km
2003 Marty Category 1 193 km
1998 Isis Category 1 293 km
1996 Fausto Category 1 211 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 238 km
1986 Newton Category 1 99 km
1982 Paul Category 2 232 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
April 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
May 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 86°F (30°C) 0.2 in
July 89°F (32°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 88°F (31°C) 3.5 in Wettest
September 87°F (30°C) 2.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 1.0 in
November 71°F (21°C) 0.5 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in

Bácum has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 63°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and May the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Bácum

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO VIDA 100.1 (Ciudad Obregón) - 100.1 FM - XHCSAE-FM - Radio Vida MX - Ciudad Obregón, Sonora 100.1 fm, ciudad obregón MP3 128 kbps
OREJA FM 102.5 (Obregón) - 102.5 FM - XHIQ-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Obregón, Sonora 102.5 fm, américa MP3
EXA FM 99.3 (Ciudad Obregón) - 99.3 FM - XHOX-FM - Radio Grupo García de León - Ciudad Obregón, Sonora 99.3 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Bácum

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de los yaquis

Libraries in Bácum

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Cobach0.0
Biblioteca ITSON0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Bilbioteca Pública0.0

Farmers Markets in Bácum

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
MerCajeme

Stadiums & Teams in Bácum

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Tomás Oroz Gaytán
Estadio Yaquis

Airports Near Bácum

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ciudad Obregón International AirportCENMedium Airport
Aeroservicios La Victoria Airport-Small Airport
Agropecuaria Amparan Airstrip-Small Airport
Campo San Pablo Airstrip-Small Airport
Campo Sonora Airstrip-Small Airport
Club Aereo Del Yaqui Airport-Small Airport
Del Mayo Airport-Small Airport
El Arenoso Airport-Small Airport
El Crucero Airport-Small Airport
El Porvenir Airport-Small Airport
El Rodriguez Airport-Small Airport
Familia Baldenebro Jaimes Airport-Small Airport
Fumigaciones Aereas Cervantes Airport-Small Airport
La Huerta Airport-Small Airport
Movas Airport-Small Airport
Navojoa Base Airstrip-Small Airport
Navojoa Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Nuestra Señora de Loreto Airport-Small Airport
Pueblo Yaqui Airport-Small Airport
Rancho El Corral de Piedra Airport-Small Airport
Reyna Diana Airport-Small Airport
Rosario Airport-Small Airport
San Agustin Airport-Small Airport
San Isidro Labrador Airport-Small Airport
San Joaquin Aitport-Small Airport
San Martin Airport-Small Airport
Santa Anita del Yaqui Airport-Small Airport
Santa Barbara I Airport-Small Airport
Santa Cecilia Airport-Small Airport
Santa Patricia Airport-Small Airport
Solidaridad Airport-Small Airport
Teras Airport-Small Airport
Tigre Airport-Small Airport
Úrsulo Galván Airstrip-Small Airport
Vicam Airport-Small Airport
Villa Juárez Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Bácum

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clínica Durango
Clínica y Óptica Mayer

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Hermosillo

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bácum

What is the population of Bácum?

Bácum has a population of 4,227 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 949.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bácum?

Bácum has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 89°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.5 inches.

How is the job market in Bácum?

The job market in Bácum is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 135 business establishments in the area.

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