Sonoyta, Mexico

Sonora · Mexico

Sonoyta is a small city in Sonora, Mexico with a population of 11,440. Elevation: 1,312 ft (400 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

11,440 Population
1,312 ft Elevation 400 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
7.4 in Annual Rain
America / Hermosillo Timezone

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People

Population11,440

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain7.4 in/yr
Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Population11,440
Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Coordinates31.8632°, -112.8501°
TimezoneAmerica/Hermosillo
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSonora
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Annual Precipitation7.4 inches (188 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sonoyta

Sonoyta is a small city in Mexico (Sonora) with a population of 11,440. The city sits at an elevation of 1,312 feet (400 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 7.4 inches. The timezone is America/Hermosillo.

Climate in Sonoyta

Sonoyta has an average annual temperature of 22.5°C (73°F). The hottest month is Jul (33.2°C), the coldest is Jan (12.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 187 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.2°C / 54°F 0.3° / 25.9° 21.8
Feb 12.9°C / 55°F 0.6° / 27.2° 23.5
Mar 16.1°C / 61°F 3.8° / 30.4° 16.3
Apr 21.3°C / 70°F 7.4° / 37.4° 2.9
May 24.7°C / 76°F 10.9° / 38.6° 0.6
Jun 30°C / 86°F 16.7° / 43.4° 3.5
Jul 33.2°C / 92°F 22.5° / 44.6° 23.1
Aug 32.8°C / 91°F 23.1° / 44.5° 29.8
Sep 30.1°C / 86°F 17.6° / 43.6° 19.6
Oct 24.7°C / 76°F 9.1° / 39° 3.7
Nov 18.2°C / 65°F 6.5° / 32.4° 16.7
Dec 13.6°C / 56°F 3.1° / 27.3° 26.0
Sonoyta 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. Annual precipitation totals 7.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,312 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 90°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average70.9°F
31% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)

Geography

Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Coordinates31.8632°N, 112.8501°W
TimezoneAmerica/Hermosillo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.4"
81% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.38"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Jul 6, 2025.

Mar 30, 2010 48 km W of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico M4.6 131 km
Mar 25, 2014 47 km ESE of Golfo de Santa Clara, Mexico M4.3 123 km
Feb 18, 1991 46 km SE of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico M4.2 106 km
Aug 25, 2012 42 km SSE of Golfo de Santa Clara, Mexico M4.2 150 km
Mar 29, 1999 56 km WSW of Plutarco Elías Calles (La Y Griega), Mexico M4.2 143 km
Jan 3, 2024 47 km SSE of Golfo de Santa Clara, Mexico M4.0 147 km
Jul 4, 1994 37 km N of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico M4.0 64 km
Feb 15, 2024 35 km SSE of Golfo de Santa Clara, Mexico M3.9 146 km
Jul 14, 2023 95km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M3.8 149 km
Feb 28, 2024 39 km SE of Golfo de Santa Clara, Mexico M3.8 140 km
Jan 10, 2008 55 km SW of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico M3.8 144 km
May 22, 2007 47 km SE of Golfo de Santa Clara, Mexico M3.7 137 km
Aug 8, 2000 39 km S of Dateland, Arizona M3.5 88 km
May 24, 2010 101km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M3.5 145 km
Jul 14, 2023 94km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M3.5 150 km
Jul 11, 2015 102km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M3.4 148 km
Aug 16, 1993 261km SE of Fortuna Foothills, Arizona M3.4 127 km
Oct 6, 2016 98km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M3.4 148 km
Jul 5, 2025 32 km SE of Golfo de Santa Clara, Mexico M3.4 140 km
Nov 3, 2017 105km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M3.4 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pinacate (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pinacate Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,200 m (3,937 ft) Unknown 62 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GOLDWATER (56,690 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 GOLDWATER 56,690 89 km
2005 GROWLER PEAK 28,182 78 km
2005 UNNAMED 8,179 93 km
2005 UNNAMED 7,638 89 km
2005 CRATER 3,136 84 km
2005 SAND TANK COMPLEX (HOME) 1,470 96 km
2023 GOLDWATER 1,162 99 km
2005 CAMINO 1,144 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 0.5 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
May 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
July 90°F (32°C) 0.9 in Warmest
August 88°F (31°C) 1.4 in Wettest
September 84°F (29°C) 0.9 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in

Sonoyta has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 54°F in January to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.4") and May the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Sonoyta

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cobach Sonora - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sonoyta

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Restaurants in Sonoyta

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gorilla Pizza

Bus Stations in Sonoyta

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Central De Autobuses Sonoyta
MX #1233603338

Gas Stations in Sonoyta

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

76
76
Arco
Pemex
Pemex

Airports Near Sonoyta

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Colonia Ortiz Garza Airport-Small Airport
Desierto de Sonora Airport-Small Airport
Ejido Juan Álvarez Airport-Small Airport
Eric Marcus Municipal Airport-Small Airport
La Cholla Gold Mine Airstrip-Small Airport
Mar de Cortés International AirportPPESmall Airport
Ultraligeros del Desierto Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Sonoyta

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos de México

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sonoyta

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
LIVING STONES MINISTRY INCPO BOX 222
Parish of Our Lady of Loreto and the Holy Family
San Marcelo del Xonoyday Mission

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Hot Springs
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Hot Springs Near Sonoyta

1 hot springs from NOAA geothermal data found near Sonoyta.

Name Description
Quitobaquito Springs

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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Sonoyta 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. Annual rainfall totals 7.4 inches.

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