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Islita, Mexico

Sonora · Mexico

Islita is a small town in Sonora, Mexico with a population of 1,825. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

1,825 Population 7/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
2.8 in Annual Rain
America / Hermosillo Timezone

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People

Population1,825
Density7/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.6%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain2.8 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Population1,825
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates32.3848°, -114.8667°
TimezoneAmerica/Hermosillo
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSonora
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Annual Precipitation2.8 inches (70 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Islita

Islita is a small town in Mexico (Sonora) with a population of 1,825. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 90°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.8 inches. The timezone is America/Hermosillo.

The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 58 business establishments.

Income: Islita vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)58

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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Climate in Islita

Islita has an average annual temperature of 23.5°C (74°F). The hottest month is Aug (34°C), the coldest is Dec (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 53 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.2°C / 58°F 6.1° / 22.4° 7.8
Feb 15°C / 59°F 6.8° / 23.3° 6.6
Mar 18.7°C / 66°F 9.7° / 27.7° 4.8
Apr 21.5°C / 71°F 11.7° / 31.4° 0.8
May 26.4°C / 80°F 15.7° / 37.1° 0.4
Jun 30.6°C / 87°F 19.6° / 41.7° 0.1
Jul 33.9°C / 93°F 24.9° / 42.9° 2.0
Aug 34°C / 93°F 25.4° / 42.6° 8.1
Sep 31.2°C / 88°F 21.8° / 40.6° 5.4
Oct 24.4°C / 76°F 15° / 33.7° 4.1
Nov 18.8°C / 66°F 10° / 27.5° 6.5
Dec 13.6°C / 56°F 6° / 21.2° 6.1
Islita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 331 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 2.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 90°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average71.4°F
32% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area268.8 sq mi (696.1 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates32.3848°N, 114.8667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Hermosillo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.8"
93% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 0.39"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10,435 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 15, 2025.

Apr 4, 2010 The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake M7.2 42 km
Dec 30, 2009 12km N of Delta, B.C., MX M5.8 32 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 104 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 36 km
Feb 22, 2002 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.7 43 km
Dec 8, 2001 22km S of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 45 km
Mar 7, 2020 71km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.5 83 km
Apr 4, 2010 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 38 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.4 95 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.4 42 km
May 24, 2006 6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 35 km
Aug 26, 2012 5km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.3 95 km
Dec 3, 1991 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 114 km
Apr 8, 2010 12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.3 45 km
Mar 23, 1994 35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 145 km
Apr 4, 2010 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX M5.3 72 km
Jun 5, 2021 11km W of Calipatria, CA M5.3 111 km
Apr 5, 2010 27km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.2 52 km
Oct 3, 1994 5 km NE of Ejido Doctor Alberto Oviedo Mota (El Indiviso), Mexico M5.2 36 km
Feb 9, 2008 8km W of Delta, B.C., MX M5.1 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (114 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 114 km
Pinacate Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,200 m (3,937 ft) Unknown 146 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LAGUNA II (3,042 ac, 1989).

Year Name Acres Distance
1989 LAGUNA II 3,042 63 km
1989 FERGUSON 2,284 77 km
1992 WALTERS 2,170 99 km
2013 ISLAND LAKE 2,021 77 km
1987 FERGUSONLK 1,692 76 km
2021 CLIP 1,295 83 km
2019 BERMUDA 1,175 64 km
2003 MITTRY 1,066 65 km
1990 YOCUM 1,006 92 km
1987 IMPERIAL 1,006 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 0.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
May 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in
June 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 90°F (32°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 89°F (32°C) 0.4 in Wettest
September 84°F (29°C) 0.3 in
October 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in

Islita has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 54°F in January to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Islita

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Secundaria Técnica No.12
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Radio Stations near Islita

47 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Café Romántico Radio (Monterrey) - Online - www.caferomanticoradio.com - Grupo Digital Radioland - Monterrey, Nuevo León 80s en español, café romántico radio AAC 96 kbps
Cumbias Inmortales Radio (Monterrey) - Online - www.cumbiasinmortales.com - Grupo Digital Retroland - Monterrey, Nuevo León clásicos, clásicos en español AAC 96 kbps
La Ranchera de Monterrey - 1050 AM - XEG-AM - Núcleo Radio Monterrey - Monterrey, NL 1050, 1050 am MP3 128 kbps
Oldies Internet Radio - Online - www.oldiesinternetradio.com - Grupo Digital Retroland - Monterrey, Nuevo León 70s, 80s AAC 128 kbps
Estrellas de los 80s Radio (Monterrey) - Online - www.estrellasdelos80s.com - Grupo Digital Radioland - Monterrey, Nuevo León 1980s, 80s AAC 96 kbps
BANDA 93.3 (Monterrey) - 93.3 FM - XHQQ-FM - Grupo Radio Centro - Monterrey, NL 93.3, 93.3 fm AAC+ 32 kbps
Oldies Internet Radio (Monterrey) - Online - www.oldiesinternetradio.com - Grupo Digital Retroland - Monterrey, Nuevo León 70s, 80s AAC 128 kbps
PREMIER 91.7 (Monterrey) - 91.7 FM - XHXL-FM - Grupo Radio Alegría - Monterrey, NL 91.7, 91.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
La Lupe 105.3 FM Monterrey adult hits, baladas en español AAC 93 kbps
Amor Monterrey - 90.9 FM - XHOK-FM - Grupo ACIR - Monterrey, NL 90.9, 90.9 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
ABC Deportes (Monterrey) - 92.1 FM / 660 AM - XHGBO-FM / XEFZ-AM - Grupo Radio Alegría - General Bravo / Monterrey, NL 92.1, 92.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
Banda 93.3 (Monterrey) - 93.3 FM - XHQQ-FM - Grupo Radio Centro - Monterrey, Nuevo León 93.3 fm, banda AAC+ 32 kbps
Zona grupera grupera, regional MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Monterrey - 92.5 FM - XHSRO-FM - MVS Radio - Monterrey, NL 92.5, 92.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
XEH-AM 1420 "La H" Monterrey, NL latin music, mexican music AAC+ 32 kbps
La Caliente 94.1 FM Monterrey banda, banda norteña AAC 93 kbps
Radio fórmula (Monterrey) - 1230 AM [Monterrey, Nuevo León] music, news AAC
XEH 1420 - Antologia Vallenata cumbias, vallenato AAC+ 32 kbps
Antología Vallenata, XEH 14-20 (Monterrey) - 1420 AM - XEH-AM - Grupo Radio Centro - Monterrey, NL 1420, 1420 am AAC+ 32 kbps
D99 98.9 FM Monterrey adult contemporary, charts AAC 93 kbps
ABC Noticias (Monterrey) - 570 AM - XEBJB-AM - Grupo Radio Alegría - Monterrey, NL 570, 570 am MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Monterrey - 97.3 FM - XHSR-FM - MVS Radio - Monterrey, Nuevo León 97.3 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio San Luis classical MP3 128 kbps
Radio Recuerdo 860 AM Monterrey baladas, baladas en español AAC 93 kbps
Radio fórmula (Monterrey) - 770 AM [Monterrey, Nuevo León] music, news AAC
La Gran AW 101.3 FM Monterrey baladas, baladas en español AAC 93 kbps
La T Grande 990 Monterrey gruperas del recuerdo, la t grande AAC 93 kbps
La Gran AW 1280 AM Monterrey baladas, baladas en español AAC 93 kbps
Hits 106.1 FM Monterrey baladas en español, hits AAC 93 kbps
RG La Deportiva 690 AM/92.9 FM Monterrey debates y deportes, deportes AAC 93 kbps
La Ke Buena Monterrey - 103.7 FM - XHFMTU-FM - Multimedios Radio - Monterrey, Nuevo León 103.7 fm, américa AAC 130 kbps
TKR 1480 AM Monterrey grupera, grupero AAC 93 kbps
Radio UDEM (Monterrey) - 90.5 FM - XHUDEM-FM - Universidad de Monterrey - Monterrey, NL 90.5, 90.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
FM Globo Monterrey - 88.1 FM - XHJM-FM - MVS Radio - Monterrey, Nuevo León 88.1 fm, adult hits MP3 96 kbps
KY Monterrey 104.5 FM grupo audiorama comunicaciones, ky MP3 64 kbps
Génesis 98.1 (Monterrey) - 98.1 FM - XHRL-FM - Núcleo Radio Monterrey - Monterrey, Nuevo León 98.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Imagen radio (Monterrey) - 107.7 FM [San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León] music, news MP3 128 kbps
La Sabrosita (Monterrey) - 95.7 FM - XHRK-FM - Grupo Radio Alegría - Monterrey, NL 95.7, 95.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio fórmula (Monterrey) - 89.3 FM [Monterrey, Nuevo León] music, news AAC
Radio Fórmula (Monterrey) - 89.3 FM - XHMON-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Monterrey, Nuevo León 89.3 fm, entretenimiento AAC
Milenio Noticias 1090 AM Monterrey información, information AAC 93 kbps
Classic 106.9 FM Monterrey 70s, 80s AAC 93 kbps
ABC NOTICIAS - 1310 AM - XEVB-AM - Grupo Radio Alegría - Monterrey, Nuevo León 1310 am, abc noticias AAC+ 48 kbps
Milenio Radio 103.7 FM HD2 Monterrey 70s, 80s AAC 93 kbps
Radio Esperanza (Monterrey) - 1140 AM - XEMR-AM - Grupo Radio Alegría - Apodaca / Monterrey, NL 1140, 1140 am MP3 128 kbps
Digital 102-9 (Monterrey) - 102.9 FM - XHMG-FM - Grupo Radio Alegría - Monterrey, NL 102.9, 102.9 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
FM Globo Monterrey - 88.1 FM - XHJM-FM - MVS Radio - Monterrey, NL 88.1, 88.1 fm MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Islita

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
COCOPAH TRIBAL MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM14533 SOUTH VETERANS DRIVE9286271992

Libraries in Islita

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
COCOPAH TRIBAL LIBRARY14250 SOUTH AVENUE I0.0325

Farmers Markets in Islita

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abarrotes Campeche
Abarrotes Ejido Tehuantepec
Abarrotes Moreno #2
Abarrotes y Tacos Renata
FRUTERIAS NUEVO SAN LUIS
Mercado Corona
Mercado Diconsa
Mercado Pecas
Mercado San Valentin
Oxxo
Oxxo
Tienda Comunitaria #651
Tienda Maggs

Breweries in Islita

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería ¨Mayliz¨

Cell Towers in Islita

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
Hwy 95 & County 14 3800 W County 15th StTOWER31

Airports Near Islita

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International AirportMXLMedium Airport
Imperial County AirportIPLMedium Airport
Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station YumaYUMMedium Airport
Aeródromo Leona VicarioSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Castro AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Monterrey AirstripSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Nayarit AirstripSmall Airport
Aguascalientes AirportSmall Airport
Bonanza AirportSmall Airport
Bonfil AirportSmall Airport
Bonito Valle AirportSmall Airport
Brawley Municipal AirportBWCSmall Airport
Calexico International AirportCXLSmall Airport
Campeche AirportSmall Airport
Castle Dome UAS Site Eight AirportSmall Airport
Ciudad Coahuila South AirportSmall Airport
Cliff Hatfield Memorial AirportCLRSmall Airport
Coahuila StripSmall Airport
Ejido Oaxaca AirstripSmall Airport
El Álamo AirportSmall Airport
El Pozo AirportSmall Airport
Fertilizantes DAF AirstripSmall Airport
Glamis Landing StripSmall Airport
Holtville Airport (Closed indefinitely)Small Airport
Islita AirportSmall Airport
Janitzio AirstripSmall Airport
Johnson Brothers AirportSmall Airport
La Aurora AirportSmall Airport
La Mesa AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Army AirfieldLGFSmall Airport
Las Islas AirportSmall Airport
Lazaro Cardenas AirfieldSmall Airport
López AirstripSmall Airport
Maran AirportSmall Airport
McAllister Wash AirstripSmall Airport
Melgoza AirportSmall Airport
Mezquital StripSmall Airport
Morelos AirstripSmall Airport
Morris Equipment AirportSmall Airport
Mosqueda AirportSmall Airport
Muller AirstripSmall Airport
Pista BrekamajeSmall Airport
Pista Iñiguez IISmall Airport
Pista Nuevo Leon Baja IISmall Airport
Pista QueretaroSmall Airport
Reeves AirstripSmall Airport
Rolle AirfieldSmall Airport
San Luis AirportSmall Airport
San Luis Río Colorado AirportUACSmall Airport
Somerton AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Islita

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación DIF
Sunset Health - San Luis ClinicBoth928-819-8999

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 Islita

What is the population of Islita?

Islita has a population of 1,825 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 268.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Islita?

Islita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 90°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.8 inches.

How is the job market in Islita?

The job market in Islita is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 58 business establishments in the area.

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