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San Ignacio, Mexico

Sonora · Mexico

San Ignacio is a small town in Sonora, Mexico with a population of 1,140. Elevation: 2,598 ft (792 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

1,140 Population 1/sq mi density
2,598 ft Elevation 792 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
17.7 in Annual Rain
America / Hermosillo Timezone

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About San Ignacio

San Ignacio Río Muerto is a small town which is the capital of San Ignacio Río Muerto Municipality in the southwest of the Mexican state of Sonora.

People

Population1,140
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.2%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain17.7 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation2,598 ft (792 m)
Population1,140
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation2,598 ft (792 m)
Coordinates30.6965°, -110.9218°
TimezoneAmerica/Hermosillo
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSonora
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation17.7 inches (450 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Ignacio

San Ignacio is a small town in Mexico (Sonora) with a population of 1,140. The city sits at an elevation of 2,598 feet (792 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.7 inches. The timezone is America/Hermosillo.

The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 36 business establishments.

Income: San Ignacio vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)36

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Ignacio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,598 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.8°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,598 ft (792 m)
Area936.7 sq mi (2,426.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates30.6965°N, 110.9218°W
TimezoneAmerica/Hermosillo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.7"
53% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.72"
Driest Month (May) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (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 18 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 87 km
2002 WALKER 17,438 74 km
2022 TONTO CANYON 16,989 78 km
2011 BULL 16,339 72 km
1988 PEAK 16,078 98 km
2022 SAN RAFAEL 12,203 87 km
2012 CAMPINI 11,893 86 km
2023 BEEHIVE 11,087 93 km
2013 SOLDIER BASIN 11,052 86 km
2016 LA SIERRA 11,035 75 km
2011 ARLENE 10,586 86 km
2021 ALAMO 10,478 75 km
2016 MULE RIDGE 8,619 85 km
2008 WHITE TANK 8,479 100 km
2012 SCHOOL CANYON 8,374 88 km
2011 DUKE 7,656 81 km
2011 PENA 5,936 76 km
2016 CUMERO 5,616 100 km
2008 ALAMO 4,847 78 km
1985 UNNAMED 4,629 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in
March 58°F (15°C) 0.7 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
June 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
September 78°F (25°C) 1.7 in
October 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
December 53°F (11°C) 1.6 in

San Ignacio has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 52°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and May the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near San Ignacio

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rclasicos 96.9 FM amor, clasicos MP3 192 kbps

Stadiums & Teams in San Ignacio

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Ignacio

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nogales International AirportNOGMedium Airport
Nogales International AirportOLSMedium Airport
Bacanuchi AirstripSmall Airport
Banámichi AirportSmall Airport
Comunidad San Miguel AirportSmall Airport
Cuitaca AirstripSmall Airport
El Carrizo AirportSmall Airport
Estación Llano AirportSmall Airport
La Julia AirportSmall Airport
La Loma AirportSmall Airport
La Providencia AirportSmall Airport
Rancho San Antonio AirstripSmall Airport
Santo Domingo AirstripSmall Airport
Sáric AirportSmall Airport
Sinoquipe AirportSmall Airport
Tasícuri-Magdalena de Kino / Rodolfo Soto Bartell AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Ignacio

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Misión San Ignacio

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 San Ignacio

What is the population of San Ignacio?

San Ignacio has a population of 1,140 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 936.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Ignacio?

San Ignacio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.7 inches.

How is the job market in San Ignacio?

The job market in San Ignacio is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 36 business establishments in the area.

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