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Empalme, Mexico

Full City Profile

42,516 Population 155/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
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. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average76.8°F
42% above US 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 US 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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