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Weather & Climate in Álamos de Cerro Prieto, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Álamos de Cerro Prieto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,129 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,129 ft (2,173 m) |
| Area | 280.1 sq mi (725.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.1881°N, 107.1044°W |
| Timezone | America/Chihuahua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Sep 21, 2013 | 19 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M5.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2013 | 16 km W of Naica, Mexico | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 2013 | 15 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.7 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Sep 15, 2013 | 22 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.6 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 14 km ENE of San Juanito, Mexico | M4.6 | 40 km | 15 km |
| Jan 20, 2014 | 27 km NNE of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico | M4.5 | 148 km | 11 km |
| Oct 11, 2013 | 20 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 2013 | 39 km NW of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico | M4.3 | 114 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2010 | 45 km SSW of Madera, Mexico | M4.3 | 136 km | 20 km |
| May 1, 2010 | 22 km SW of San Francisco de Borja, Mexico | M4.3 | 56 km | 2 km |
| Aug 29, 2013 | 29 km NW of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico | M4.3 | 125 km | 16 km |
| Aug 1, 2011 | 14 km ESE of Batopilas, Mexico | M4.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2013 | 22 km SW of Naica, Mexico | M4.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2013 | 26 km N of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico | M4.2 | 143 km | 17 km |
| Sep 11, 2013 | 4 km WNW of Kilómetro Noventa y Nueve, Mexico | M4.2 | 145 km | 15 km |
| Jul 29, 2011 | 27 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.2 | 143 km | 4 km |
| Aug 28, 2013 | 19 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.2 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Oct 11, 2013 | 27 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2013 | 31 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.1 | 139 km | 15 km |
| Aug 28, 2013 | 20 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.1 | 149 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 1 | 86 mph | 205 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in |
Álamos de Cerro Prieto has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 43°F in January to 68°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and March the driest (0.3").