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Weather & Climate in Álvaro Obregón, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Álvaro Obregón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 327 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 5.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 90°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average72.6°F
34% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area272.1 sq mi (704.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates30.7927°N, 112.9943°W
TimezoneAmerica/Hermosillo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.1"
87% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 0.94"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

203 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.

Mar 28, 2016 103 km SSE of San Felipe, Mexico M5.5 142 km 10 km
Nov 26, 1997 117 km WSW of La Libertad, Mexico M5.4 148 km 10 km
Feb 14, 1991 115 km WSW of La Libertad, Mexico M5.4 149 km 10 km
Mar 22, 2014 98 km SE of San Felipe, Mexico M5.3 110 km 13 km
Jun 18, 2022 101 km W of La Libertad, Mexico M5.2 105 km 10 km
Apr 6, 2019 71 km SW of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico M5.2 99 km 10 km
Aug 27, 2012 91 km SSW of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico M5.2 90 km 10 km
Aug 27, 2012 92 km SSW of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico M5.2 92 km 10 km
Jun 18, 2022 109 km W of La Libertad, Mexico M5.1 112 km 10 km
Jun 18, 2022 103 km WNW of La Libertad, Mexico M5.1 101 km 10 km
Apr 27, 2005 109 km SE of San Felipe, Mexico M5.1 124 km 10 km
May 1, 2006 103 km SSE of San Felipe, Mexico M5.1 144 km 10 km
Mar 28, 2016 103 km SSE of San Felipe, Mexico M5.1 138 km 10 km
Mar 21, 2014 99 km SE of San Felipe, Mexico M4.9 113 km 10 km
Apr 1, 2021 119 km W of La Libertad, Mexico M4.8 146 km 11 km
Jan 18, 2007 93 km SE of San Felipe, Mexico M4.8 110 km 10 km
May 14, 2008 100 km SSE of San Felipe, Mexico M4.8 139 km 10 km
Mar 19, 2018 54 km E of San Felipe, Mexico M4.8 127 km 10 km
Aug 2, 1995 126 km SSE of San Felipe, Mexico M4.7 137 km 10 km
Jun 7, 2013 125 km SSE of San Felipe, Mexico M4.7 139 km 10 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
1997 Nora Category 1 81 mph 225 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pinacate (119 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pinacate Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,200 m (3,937 ft) Unknown 119 km
San Luis, Isla Tuff cone 180 m (591 ft) Unknown 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
May 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 83°F (29°C) 0.0 in
July 90°F (32°C) 0.6 in
August 90°F (32°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Wettest
September 85°F (30°C) 0.6 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.7 in

Álvaro Obregón has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 57°F in January to 90°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 5.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.9") and May the driest (0.0").

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