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Quiriego, Mexico

Sonora · Mexico

Quiriego is a small town in Sonora, Mexico with a population of 1,064. Elevation: 663 ft (202 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,064 Population 4/sq mi density
663 ft Elevation 202 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
26.9 in Annual Rain
America / Hermosillo Timezone

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About Quiriego

Quiriego

Quiriego is a small town and the county seat of the Municipality of Quiriego, located in the southeast of the Mexican state of Sonora.

People

Population1,064
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.2%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain26.9 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation663 ft (202 m)
Population1,064
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation663 ft (202 m)
Coordinates27.5195°, -109.2525°
TimezoneAmerica/Hermosillo
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSonora
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation26.9 inches (683 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Quiriego

Quiriego is a small town in Mexico (Sonora) with a population of 1,064. The city sits at an elevation of 663 feet (202 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.9 inches. The timezone is America/Hermosillo.

The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 34 business establishments.

Income: Quiriego vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)34

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Quiriego has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 287 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 26.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 663 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average73.9°F
37% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation663 ft (202 m)
Area283.6 sq mi (734.5 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates27.5195°N, 109.2525°W
TimezoneAmerica/Hermosillo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.9"
29% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.48"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Sep 22, 1999.

Sep 22, 1999 38 km SW of Pozo Dulce, Mexico M4.3 126 km
Sep 6, 1990 20 km SSW of Bahía de Lobos, Mexico M4.1 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Newton (2016).

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Newton Category 1 290 km
2008 Norbert Category 2 80 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 176 km
2003 Marty Category 1 251 km
1998 Isis Category 1 270 km
1996 Fausto Category 1 205 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 214 km
1986 Newton Category 1 106 km
1986 Paine Category 1 277 km
1982 Paul Category 2 204 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
March 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in
June 86°F (30°C) 1.0 in Warmest
July 86°F (30°C) 7.5 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 7.5 in
September 83°F (28°C) 4.3 in
October 77°F (25°C) 1.6 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
December 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in

Quiriego has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 61°F in January to 86°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and April the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Quiriego

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
105.3 la ZETA (US) banda, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Madera - 96.1 FM [Cd. Madera, Chihuahua] music, news MP3 128 kbps
La Zeta 105.3 FM (US) regional mexican AAC+ 64 kbps
La Zeta 106.7 (US) - AAC+ 32 kbps

Airports Near Quiriego

48 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ciudad Obregón International AirportCENMedium Airport
Aeroservicios La Victoria Airport-Small Airport
Agropecuaria Amparan Airstrip-Small Airport
Álamos AirportXALSmall Airport
Arechuyvo Airport-Small Airport
Aremeyvo Airport-Small Airport
Benjamín M. Chaparro Airport-Small Airport
Caballero Airport-Small Airport
Cedros Airport-Small Airport
Cerro El Saucillo Airport-Small Airport
Chagayvo Airport-Small Airport
Chinipas Airport-Small Airport
Del Mayo Airport-Small Airport
El Crucero Airport-Small Airport
El Duraznito Airstrip-Small Airport
El Manzanillal Airport-Small Airport
El Pilar Airport-Small Airport
El Porvenir Airport-Small Airport
El Rebaje Airport-Small Airport
El Rodriguez Airport-Small Airport
El Zapote Airport-Small Airport
Familia Baldenebro Jaimes Airport-Small Airport
Huatabampo Base Airstrip-Small Airport
Huicorichic Airport-Small Airport
Ignacio Valenzuela Lagarda Airport-Small Airport
Jecopaco Airport-Small Airport
La Cieneguita Airstrip-Small Airport
Los Tanques Airport-Small Airport
Mesa Maycovita Airport-Small Airport
Movas Airport-Small Airport
Navojoa Base Airstrip-Small Airport
Navojoa Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Nuestra Señora de Loreto Airport-Small Airport
Nuri Airport-Small Airport
Palmarito Airport-Small Airport
Reyna Diana Airport-Small Airport
Rosario Airport-Small Airport
San Isidro Labrador Airport-Small Airport
San Joaquin Aitport-Small Airport
San Jose de Caramechi Airport-Small Airport
San Luis de Barbarocos Airport-Small Airport
Santa Anita del Yaqui Airport-Small Airport
Santa Barbara I Airport-Small Airport
Santa Cecilia Airport-Small Airport
Talayotes Airport-Small Airport
Teras Airport-Small Airport
Tigre Airport-Small Airport
Villa Juárez Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Quiriego

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

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 Quiriego

What is the population of Quiriego?

Quiriego has a population of 1,064 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 283.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Quiriego?

Quiriego has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.9 inches.

How is the job market in Quiriego?

Quiriego has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 34 business establishments in the area.

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