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Weather & Climate in Agua Prieta, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Agua Prieta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 309 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 14.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,999 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,999 ft (1,219 m) |
| Area | 272.1 sq mi (704.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 284/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3224°N, 109.5425°W |
| Timezone | America/Hermosillo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
54 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jun 29, 2014 | 13 km SW of Franklin, Arizona | M5.3 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 17 km W of Bavispe, Mexico | M5.2 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1999 | 10 km ESE of Imuris, Mexico | M4.5 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Aug 18, 2021 | 23 km NNE of Villa Hidalgo, Mexico | M4.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 12 km S of Franklin, Arizona | M4.0 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 11 km S of Franklin, Arizona | M3.9 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Oct 31, 1990 | 29 km E of Fronteras, Mexico | M3.8 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 16 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.6 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jul 9, 2014 | 13 km S of Franklin, Arizona | M3.6 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jul 10, 2014 | 16 km S of Franklin, Arizona | M3.6 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Aug 5, 2021 | 24 km SSE of Animas, New Mexico | M3.6 | 92 km | 16 km |
| Jul 12, 2014 | 17 km S of Franklin, Arizona | M3.6 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Apr 22, 2020 | 28 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico | M3.5 | 51 km | 21 km |
| Jul 6, 2014 | Arizona | M3.5 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Mar 10, 1992 | 33 km WNW of Bavispe, Mexico | M3.5 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 2014 | 12 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.5 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 14 km S of Franklin, Arizona | M3.5 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2014 | 19 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.5 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 10 km SW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.4 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2018 | 32 km E of Esqueda, Mexico | M3.4 | 72 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HORSESHOE 2 (226,079 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | HORSESHOE 2 | 226,079 | 70 km |
| 2009 | PASCO | 104,011 | 70 km |
| 2018 | OK BAR | 60,456 | 84 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 38,998 | 50 km |
| 2002 | RYAN | 36,922 | 96 km |
| 2018 | SAN LUIS | 36,237 | 79 km |
| 1994 | FLAT COMPLEX | 34,859 | 69 km |
| 2011 | CLOVERDALE2 | 33,552 | 55 km |
| 2002 | WALNUT | 30,388 | 87 km |
| 2011 | MONUMENT | 30,219 | 67 km |
| 1989 | GRAY | 28,758 | 78 km |
| 1993 | LINCH | 27,546 | 81 km |
| 1994 | RATTLESNAKE | 25,238 | 65 km |
| 1999 | GARCIA | 22,621 | 76 km |
| 2006 | ADOBE | 20,089 | 80 km |
| 2011 | TRUCK STOP | 19,656 | 67 km |
| 2008 | CENTER PEAK | 19,443 | 86 km |
| 2009 | HOG | 18,086 | 49 km |
| 1994 | LYNCH | 16,204 | 79 km |
| 1988 | PEAK | 16,078 | 68 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1 in |
Agua Prieta has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 47°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and May the driest (0.2").