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Weather & Climate in Bacanora, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bacanora enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 287 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 26.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,624 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 69.2°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,624 ft (495 m) |
| Area | 854.6 sq mi (2,213.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.9804°N, 109.4003°W |
| Timezone | America/Hermosillo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Apr 24, 2010 | 45 km SSW of Madera, Mexico | M4.3 | 109 km | 20 km |
| Oct 5, 1993 | 15 km NNE of Bacadéhuachi, Mexico | M4.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1993 | 21 km NE of Bacadéhuachi, Mexico | M3.7 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Oct 20, 1993 | 16 km E of Moctezuma, Mexico | M3.5 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Aug 10, 2021 | 19 km WNW of Huachinera, Mexico | M3.1 | 147 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (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 | 231 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 75 mph | 294 km |
| 1986 | Newton | Category 1 | 75 mph | 257 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8 in |
Bacanora has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 55°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and May the driest (0.3").