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Esperanza, Mexico

Sonora · Mexico

Esperanza is a mid-size city in Sonora, Mexico with a population of 38,969. Elevation: 151 ft (46 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

38,969 Population 138/sq mi density
151 ft Elevation 46 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
14.8 in Annual Rain
America / Hermosillo Timezone

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About Esperanza

Esperanza



The Esperanza Stone was a large inscribed stone found in the valley of the Yaqui, Mexico. It was discovered and excavated in 1909 by Major F. R. Burnham and Charles Frederick Holder.

People

Population38,969
Density138/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.1%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain14.8 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Population38,969
Population Density138 / sq mi
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Coordinates27.5805°, -109.9312°
TimezoneAmerica/Hermosillo
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSonora
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average89°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation14.8 inches (375 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Esperanza

Esperanza is a mid-size city in Mexico (Sonora) with a population of 38,969. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 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 14.8 inches. The timezone is America/Hermosillo.

The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,247 business establishments.

Income: Esperanza vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)1,247

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Esperanza

Esperanza has an average annual temperature of 25.4°C (78°F). The hottest month is Jun (31.7°C), the coldest is Jan (17.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 331 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.9°C / 64°F 6.6° / 31.4° 6.6
Feb 18.6°C / 66°F 7.1° / 33.2° 4.5
Mar 20.9°C / 70°F 9.6° / 35.7° 9.3
Apr 24.6°C / 76°F 13.7° / 39° 0.4
May 27.6°C / 82°F 17.4° / 39.5° 1.2
Jun 31.7°C / 89°F 21.2° / 43.7° 18.0
Jul 31.7°C / 89°F 25.4° / 40.9° 86.4
Aug 31.1°C / 88°F 25.3° / 40.1° 103.1
Sep 30.5°C / 87°F 23.3° / 41° 59.5
Oct 28°C / 82°F 16.6° / 40° 18.8
Nov 23°C / 73°F 12.5° / 35.7° 11.5
Dec 19.4°C / 67°F 9.6° / 32.3° 11.5
Esperanza 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 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 14.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 89°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average76.0°F
41% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average89°F (31°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Area282.5 sq mi (731.8 km²)
Population Density138/sq mi
Coordinates27.5805°N, 109.9312°W
TimezoneAmerica/Hermosillo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.8"
61% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.02"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 29, 2024.

Mar 12, 2003 87 km SW of Paredón Colorado, Mexico M6.4 131 km
Jul 30, 2006 76 km E of Mulegé, Mexico M5.9 149 km
Mar 24, 2000 51 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico M5.6 135 km
Jan 21, 2022 76 km SSW of Bahía de Lobos, Mexico M5.3 129 km
Oct 3, 1992 58 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico M5.2 142 km
May 28, 2006 88 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico M5.2 145 km
May 25, 1992 90 km SW of Pozo Dulce, Mexico M5.1 150 km
Apr 20, 2011 67 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico M5.0 143 km
Jun 11, 1990 65 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico M4.8 133 km
Oct 11, 1992 54 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico M4.8 150 km
Mar 12, 2003 81 km SW of Pozo Dulce, Mexico M4.8 139 km
Jan 20, 2021 75 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico M4.7 150 km
Dec 26, 1999 55 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico M4.7 135 km
Nov 26, 1991 81 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico M4.6 144 km
Jan 3, 2024 62 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico M4.5 144 km
Jan 26, 2018 84 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico M4.4 144 km
Jan 21, 2022 83 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico M4.4 143 km
Feb 19, 1999 21 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico M4.4 123 km
Jun 15, 2001 71 km ENE of Mulegé, Mexico M4.4 146 km
Aug 30, 2000 67 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico M4.3 128 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 1 235 km
2014 Odile Category 1 250 km
2009 Jimena Category 2 263 km
2008 Norbert Category 2 126 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 133 km
2003 Marty Category 1 205 km
1998 Isis Category 1 291 km
1996 Fausto Category 1 212 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 235 km
1986 Newton Category 1 99 km
1982 Paul Category 2 229 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) 0.5 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
April 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
June 87°F (30°C) 0.3 in
July 89°F (31°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 88°F (31°C) 4.0 in Wettest
September 87°F (30°C) 3.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 1.1 in
November 71°F (21°C) 0.5 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in

Esperanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 63°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and April the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Esperanza

5 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
105.3 la ZETA (US) banda, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
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
La Zeta 106.7 (US) AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Esperanza

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de los yaquis

Libraries in Esperanza

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

Farmers Markets in Esperanza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
MerCajeme

Golf Courses in Esperanza

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club de Golf Obregón

Stadiums & Teams in Esperanza

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Tomás Oroz Gaytán
Estadio Yaquis

Airports Near Esperanza

38 airports within the area.

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

Treatment Centers in Esperanza

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clínica Durango
Clínica y Óptica Mayer

Churches & Religious Organizations in Esperanza

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Esperanza

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 Esperanza

What is the population of Esperanza?

Esperanza has a population of 38,969 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 138 people per square mile, spread across 282.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Esperanza?

Esperanza 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 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.8 inches.

How is the job market in Esperanza?

The job market in Esperanza is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,247 business establishments in the area.

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