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Empalme, Mexico

Sonora · Mexico

Empalme is a mid-size city in Sonora, Mexico with a population of 42,516. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

42,516 Population 155/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
11.7 in Annual Rain
America / Hermosillo Timezone

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People

Population42,516
Density155/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain11.7 in/yr
Sunny Days315/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population42,516
Population Density155 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates27.9617°, -110.8141°
TimezoneAmerica/Hermosillo
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSonora
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Annual Precipitation11.7 inches (298 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Empalme

Empalme is a mid-size city in Mexico (Sonora) with a population of 42,516. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 89°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.7 inches. The timezone is America/Hermosillo.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,361 business establishments.

Income: Empalme vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)1,361

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Empalme

Empalme has an average annual temperature of 24.5°C (76°F). The hottest month is Aug (31.6°C), the coldest is Jan (17.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 255 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.6°C / 64°F 9.6° / 25.5° 9.5
Feb 18.6°C / 65°F 10.6° / 26.5° 5.2
Mar 20.4°C / 69°F 12.2° / 28.6° 4.8
Apr 22.8°C / 73°F 14.9° / 30.7° 0.6
May 25.6°C / 78°F 17.7° / 33.6° 0.0
Jun 29.4°C / 85°F 23.1° / 35.7° 4.4
Jul 31.3°C / 88°F 26.2° / 36.4° 38.0
Aug 31.6°C / 89°F 26.5° / 36.7° 68.8
Sep 30.6°C / 87°F 25.1° / 36° 81.8
Oct 26.4°C / 80°F 19.3° / 33.5° 19.2
Nov 22°C / 72°F 14.3° / 29.6° 11.9
Dec 17.6°C / 64°F 9.9° / 25.4° 10.7
Empalme has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 315 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 11.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average76.8°F
42% above Mexico avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area273.9 sq mi (709.4 km²)
Population Density155/sq mi
Coordinates27.9617°N, 110.8141°W
TimezoneAmerica/Hermosillo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.7"
69% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.19"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

131 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 28, 2025.

Jan 4, 2006 75 km SSW of Bahía de Kino, Mexico M6.6 130 km
Jan 19, 2018 79 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico M6.3 144 km
Jul 30, 2006 76 km E of Mulegé, Mexico M5.9 128 km
Mar 24, 2000 51 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico M5.6 66 km
Jul 31, 2021 60 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico M5.5 79 km
Aug 10, 2014 65 km WSW of San Carlos, Mexico M5.5 86 km
Apr 26, 2011 73 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico M5.3 90 km
Jan 21, 2022 76 km SSW of Bahía de Lobos, Mexico M5.3 133 km
Jul 3, 2024 77 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico M5.3 146 km
Oct 3, 1992 58 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico M5.2 74 km
May 28, 2006 88 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico M5.2 134 km
Jan 4, 2006 69 km N of Santa Rosalía, Mexico M5.2 131 km
Aug 6, 2022 67 km WSW of San Carlos, Mexico M5.2 88 km
May 28, 2006 76 km N of Loreto, Mexico M5.1 146 km
May 24, 2011 65 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico M5.1 85 km
Jan 12, 2011 57 km ENE of Mulegé, Mexico M5.0 121 km
Apr 20, 2011 67 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico M5.0 81 km
Sep 10, 2011 83 km SSW of Bahía de Kino, Mexico M4.9 131 km
Oct 11, 1992 54 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico M4.8 73 km
Jun 11, 1990 65 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico M4.8 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Newton Category 1 204 km
2014 Odile Category 1 204 km
2009 Jimena Category 2 210 km
2008 Norbert Category 1 211 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 152 km
2003 Marty Category 1 202 km
1996 Fausto Category 1 279 km
1992 Lester Category 1 286 km
1986 Newton Category 1 172 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
March 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
April 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
June 87°F (30°C) 0.2 in
July 89°F (32°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 89°F (32°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 87°F (31°C) 2.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in

Empalme has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 64°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Empalme

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Secundaria Federal No. 2 Amado Nervo
Secundaria Federal No. 1
Escuela Primaria Federal "Jesús García Corona"
Escuela Primaria Rafael Ramírez
Escuela Primaria "Margarita Maza de Juárez"
Colegio de Educación Profesional Técnica #097
Escuela Primaria "Cuauhtémoc"
Escuela Primaria Estatal Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Centro de Estudios Tecnológicos del Mar
Escuela General Benito Juárez
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Radio Stations near Empalme

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA SUPER GRUPERA 102.1 (Guaymas) - 102.1 FM - XHEPS-FM - Grupo Radio Guaymas - Guaymas, Sonora 102.1 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
99.5 Digital (Guaymas) - 99.5 FM - XHDR-FM - Grupo Radio Guaymas - Guaymas, Sonora 99.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
AMOR 101.3 (Guaymas) - 101.3 FM / 630 AM - XHFX-FM / XEFX-AM - Grupo ASVA - Guaymas, Sonora 101.3 fm, 630 am AAC+ 128 kbps
Red 102.3 (US) country MP3 128 kbps
DIGITAL 99.5 (Guaymas) - 99.5 FM - XHDR-FM - Grupo Radio Guaymas - Guaymas, Sonora 99.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
AMOR 101 (Guaymas) - 101.3 FM / 630 AM - XHFX-FM / XEFX-AM - Grupo ASVA - Guaymas, Sonora 101.3 fm, 630 am AAC+ 128 kbps
AMOR 101 101.3 (Guaymas) - 101.3 FM - XHFX-FM - Grupo ASVA - Guaymas, Sonora 101.3 fm, 630 am AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Empalme

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Ferrocarrilero

Libraries in Empalme

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Empalme

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de Guaymas

Restaurants in Empalme

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant el Caminante

Cafes in Empalme

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mercado Municipal Moderna

Monuments in Empalme

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ángel de la Independencia
La Locomotora de Vapor
Monumento a Miguel Hidalgo

Banks in Empalme

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banamex

Airports Near Empalme

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General José María Yáñez International AirportGYMMedium Airport
Campo San Pablo AirstripSmall Airport
Campo Sonora AirstripSmall Airport
El Arenoso AirportSmall Airport
El Sudadero AirportSmall Airport
Fumigaciones Aereas Cervantes AirportSmall Airport
Leo AirportSmall Airport
San Agustin AirportSmall Airport
San Martin AirportSmall Airport
Santa Patricia AirportSmall Airport
Úrsulo Galván AirstripSmall Airport
Vicam AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Empalme

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Metodista
Parroquia Cristo Rey
Salón del Reino de los testigos de Jehová

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 Empalme

What is the population of Empalme?

Empalme has a population of 42,516 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 155 people per square mile, spread across 273.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Empalme?

Empalme has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 89°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.7 inches.

How is the job market in Empalme?

The job market in Empalme is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,361 business establishments in the area.

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