Independencia, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,088 Population 3/sq mi density

6,447 ft Elevation 1,965 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Independencia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	56.2°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,447 ft (1,965 m)
Area	374.6 sq mi (970.2 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	29.0900°N, 107.5424°W
Timezone	America/Chihuahua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"

52% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.65"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 12, 2022.

Jul 12, 2022	14 km ENE of San Juanito, Mexico	M4.6	117 km
Apr 24, 2010	45 km SSW of Madera, Mexico	M4.3	80 km
Feb 6, 1991	10 km NNE of Santa Isabel, Mexico	M3.9	139 km
Jul 16, 1993	35 km SW of La Constitución, Mexico	M3.8	82 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Norbert (2008).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2008	Norbert	Category 1	259 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	0.7 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	0.4 in
March	49°F (9°C)	0.4 in
April	56°F (13°C)	0.3 in	Driest
May	62°F (17°C)	0.4 in
June	69°F (21°C)	1.3 in
July	70°F (21°C)	4.6 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
September	65°F (18°C)	3.2 in
October	58°F (14°C)	1.2 in
November	49°F (9°C)	0.6 in
December	44°F (6°C)	0.8 in

Independencia has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 42°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.7") and April the driest (0.3").

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