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Oquitoa, Mexico

Sonora · Mexico

Oquitoa is a small town in Sonora, Mexico with a population of 411. Elevation: 1,568 ft (478 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

411 Population 0/sq mi density
1,568 ft Elevation 478 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
11.9 in Annual Rain
America / Hermosillo Timezone

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People

Population411
Density0/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.5%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain11.9 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation1,568 ft (478 m)
Population411
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,568 ft (478 m)
Coordinates30.7418°, -111.7342°
TimezoneAmerica/Hermosillo
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSonora
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation11.9 inches (302 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Oquitoa

Oquitoa is a small town in Mexico (Sonora) with a population of 411. The city sits at an elevation of 1,568 feet (478 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.9 inches. The timezone is America/Hermosillo.

The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 13 business establishments.

Income: Oquitoa vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)13

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Oquitoa

Oquitoa has an average annual temperature of 23°C (73°F). The hottest month is Jul (32.6°C), the coldest is Dec (13.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 262 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.7°C / 57°F 5.3° / 22.1° 11.2
Feb 15°C / 59°F 6.1° / 23.9° 20.5
Mar 18.2°C / 65°F 9.1° / 27.2° 15.6
Apr 21.8°C / 71°F 11.9° / 31.6° 6.0
May 27°C / 81°F 16.8° / 37.1° 0.4
Jun 31.1°C / 88°F 21.3° / 40.9° 4.6
Jul 32.6°C / 91°F 24.5° / 40.8° 54.2
Aug 32.2°C / 90°F 24.4° / 40.1° 72.3
Sep 29.7°C / 85°F 21.4° / 38° 36.7
Oct 23.9°C / 75°F 14.8° / 33° 10.5
Nov 18°C / 64°F 9.1° / 26.9° 10.5
Dec 13.2°C / 56°F 4.7° / 21.7° 19.1
Oquitoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 314 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 11.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,568 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average70.5°F
31% above Mexico avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,568 ft (478 m)
Area2,070.8 sq mi (5,363.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates30.7418°N, 111.7342°W
TimezoneAmerica/Hermosillo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.9"
69% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.99"
Driest Month (May) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Oct 16, 1999.

Oct 16, 1999 10 km ESE of Imuris, Mexico M4.5 94 km
Mar 29, 1999 56 km WSW of Plutarco Elías Calles (La Y Griega), Mexico M4.2 147 km
Feb 18, 1991 46 km SE of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico M4.2 148 km
Aug 16, 1993 261km SE of Fortuna Foothills, Arizona M3.4 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MURPHY COMPLEX (64,407 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 MURPHY COMPLEX 64,407 99 km
2002 WALKER 17,438 93 km
2022 TONTO CANYON 16,989 90 km
2011 BULL 16,339 91 km
2016 LA SIERRA 11,035 89 km
1986 SASABE 10,734 90 km
2021 ALAMO 10,478 88 km
2016 MULE RIDGE 8,619 91 km
1985 UNNAMED 8,047 99 km
2000 GUS 6,509 90 km
2011 PENA 5,936 90 km
2023 AZBAR-FY23-RX-W 5,674 91 km
2016 CUMERO 5,616 88 km
2004 HIGH GATES 4,877 100 km
2008 ALAMO 4,847 91 km
1985 UNNAMED 4,629 88 km
2016 BLACK PEAK 4,442 91 km
1999 HIGH 4,334 100 km
2018 CUMERO 4,332 85 km
1997 UNNAMED 3,986 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 0.8 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
May 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
June 84°F (29°C) 0.2 in
July 87°F (31°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 86°F (30°C) 3.0 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 1.2 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in

Oquitoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 55°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and May the driest (0.1").

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Airports Near Oquitoa

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comunidad San Miguel AirportSmall Airport
El Carrizo AirportSmall Airport
El Janeño AirstripSmall Airport
El Pinito AirstripSmall Airport
El Rocio AirportSmall Airport
Estación Llano AirportSmall Airport
La Julia AirportSmall Airport
La Loma AirportSmall Airport
La Providencia AirportSmall Airport
Los Sapos AirstripSmall Airport
Manjarrez de Caborca AirportSmall Airport
Pitiquito AirportSmall Airport
Rafael Muñoz Espinoza AirstripSmall Airport
Rancho Divino Niño AirstripSmall Airport
Santa Fe AirportSmall Airport
Sáric AirportSmall Airport

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 Oquitoa

What is the population of Oquitoa?

Oquitoa has a population of 411 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 2,070.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Oquitoa?

Oquitoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.9 inches.

How is the job market in Oquitoa?

The job market in Oquitoa is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 13 business establishments in the area.

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