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Naco, Mexico

Sonora · Mexico

Naco is a small city in Sonora, Mexico with a population of 6,064. Elevation: 4,669 ft (1,423 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

6,064 Population 11/sq mi density
4,669 ft Elevation 1,423 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
18.6 in Annual Rain
America / Hermosillo Timezone

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People

Population6,064
Density11/mi²

Economy

Unemployment15.9%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain18.6 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation4,669 ft (1,423 m)
Population6,064
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation4,669 ft (1,423 m)
Coordinates31.3264°, -109.9460°
TimezoneAmerica/Hermosillo
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSonora
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation18.6 inches (472 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Naco

Naco is a small city in Mexico (Sonora) with a population of 6,064. The city sits at an elevation of 4,669 feet (1,423 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.6 inches. The timezone is America/Hermosillo.

The unemployment rate is 15.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 194 business establishments.

Income: Naco vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.9%
342% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)194

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Naco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,669 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above Mexico avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,669 ft (1,423 m)
Area544.5 sq mi (1,410.3 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates31.3264°N, 109.9460°W
TimezoneAmerica/Hermosillo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"
51% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.49"
Driest Month (May) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Jul 31, 2021 17 km W of Bavispe, Mexico M5.2 125 km
Oct 16, 1999 10 km ESE of Imuris, Mexico M4.5 100 km
Aug 18, 2021 23 km NNE of Villa Hidalgo, Mexico M4.1 131 km
Oct 31, 1990 29 km E of Fronteras, Mexico M3.8 82 km
Aug 5, 2021 24 km SSE of Animas, New Mexico M3.6 126 km
Mar 10, 1992 33 km WNW of Bavispe, Mexico M3.5 103 km
Apr 22, 2020 28 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico M3.5 85 km
Feb 27, 2018 32 km E of Esqueda, Mexico M3.4 94 km
Aug 12, 2021 21 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico M3.3 132 km
Aug 5, 2021 37 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico M3.3 121 km
Sep 28, 2023 21 km E of Tanque Verde, Arizona M3.1 113 km
Aug 5, 2021 31 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico M3.1 125 km
Aug 10, 2021 19 km WNW of Huachinera, Mexico M3.1 139 km
Aug 26, 2017 33 km SE of Agua Prieta, Mexico M3.0 68 km
Jan 31, 2018 35 km ENE of Fronteras, Mexico M3.0 74 km
Jan 4, 2020 22 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico M2.8 84 km
Jul 12, 2014 24 km NNE of San Simon, Arizona M2.7 149 km
Aug 9, 2025 14 km ENE of Willow Canyon, Arizona M2.6 136 km
Aug 5, 2021 33 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico M2.5 124 km
Aug 1, 2021 30 km WNW of Bavispe, Mexico M2.5 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HORSESHOE 2 (226,079 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 HORSESHOE 2 226,079 91 km
2017 SAWMILL 47,357 89 km
2003 UNNAMED 38,998 88 km
2002 RYAN 36,922 60 km
2011 CLOVERDALE2 33,552 93 km
2011 MONUMENT 30,219 29 km
1994 RATTLESNAKE 25,238 87 km
2009 HOG 18,086 85 km
2005 FLORIDA 16,362 95 km
1988 PEAK 16,078 30 km
2017 LIZARD 15,791 74 km
2022 SAN RAFAEL 12,203 62 km
2012 CAMPINI 11,893 39 km
2013 SOLDIER BASIN 11,052 79 km
2017 SWISSHELMS 10,798 57 km
2011 ARLENE 10,586 52 km
2021 WALNUT 10,576 86 km
1990 MONTOSA 9,077 78 km
2008 DISTILLERY 8,542 99 km
2008 JACK WOOD WFU 8,463 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 0.9 in
March 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in
April 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest
June 77°F (25°C) 0.7 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
November 53°F (11°C) 0.9 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in

Naco has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and May the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Naco

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
K101 KZMK 100.9FM (US) 2000s, 80s AAC 64 kbps
ORO Radio 107.3 FM MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Naco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
BISBEE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS & HUMANITIESHISTORY MUSEUM5 COPPER QUEEN PLAZA5204327071$195,433
BISBEE MINING & HISTORICAL MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION6024327071$195,433
MUHEIM HERITAGE HOUSEHISTORIC PRESERVATION5204327698
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KNITTINGGENERAL MUSEUMPO BOX 92

Libraries in Naco

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
COPPER QUEEN LIBRARY6 MAIN STREET0.038,904
COCHISE COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT100 CLAWSON AVENUE0.034,079

Farmers Markets in Naco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bisbee Farmers MarketVista Park01/01/2014 to 12/31/2014Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit

Gas Stations in Naco

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex
Pemex

Breweries in Naco

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Old Bisbee Brewing CompanyBrewery200 Review Aly5204322739

Airports Near Naco

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bisbee Douglas International AirportDUGMedium Airport
Sierra Vista Municipal Airport / Libby Army Air FieldFHUMedium Airport
Agua Prieta Southwest AirportSmall Airport
Ammon AirportSmall Airport
Babocomari Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Bacanuchi AirstripSmall Airport
Bacoachi AirstripSmall Airport
Baltasar AirstripSmall Airport
Benson Municipal Airport/Paul Kerchum FieldSmall Airport
Bisbee Municipal AirportBSQSmall Airport
Cananea National AirportCNASmall Airport
Circle H Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Cochise College AirportSmall Airport
Colonia Oquita Montenegro AirstripSmall Airport
Cuarto de Milla StripSmall Airport
Cuitaca AirstripSmall Airport
Curry AirportSmall Airport
Dawn Ridge AirportSmall Airport
Douglas Municipal AirportDGLSmall Airport
Eagle RunwaySmall Airport
Elfrida Landing StripSmall Airport
Ethnos Air AirportSmall Airport
Evelyn FieldSmall Airport
Flying K Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Four Pillars AirportSmall Airport
Fronteras AirportSmall Airport
Klusaw AirportSmall Airport
La Calera AirportSmall Airport
La Gurruña AirportSmall Airport
Lima Hana FieldSmall Airport
Lindsey Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Mesa de Fronteras AirportSmall Airport
Naco Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Pioneer RunwaySmall Airport
Rancho Los Chirriones AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Relaxo AirportSmall Airport
Rancho San Antonio AirstripSmall Airport
Rancho San Marcos AirportSmall Airport
Saint David GliderfieldSmall Airport
Shelton Road Landing StripSmall Airport
Skyline Air Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Stronghold AirportSmall Airport
Sunland Farms AirportSmall Airport
Sunsites AirportSmall Airport
Thompson International Aviation AirportSmall Airport
Tombstone Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Uncle Curtis AirportSmall Airport
Wear Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Whetstone AirportSmall Airport
Wren FieldSmall Airport

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UFO Sightings
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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 Naco

What is the population of Naco?

Naco has a population of 6,064 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 544.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Naco?

Naco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.6 inches.

How is the job market in Naco?

The job market in Naco faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 194 business establishments in the area.

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