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Weather & Climate in Bacoachi, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bacoachi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,422 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,422 ft (1,043 m) |
| Area | 930.3 sq mi (2,409.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.6305°N, 109.9673°W |
| Timezone | America/Hermosillo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jul 31, 2021 | 17 km W of Bavispe, Mexico | M5.2 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1999 | 10 km ESE of Imuris, Mexico | M4.5 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Aug 18, 2021 | 23 km NNE of Villa Hidalgo, Mexico | M4.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1993 | 15 km NNE of Bacadéhuachi, Mexico | M4.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1990 | 29 km E of Fronteras, Mexico | M3.8 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Oct 31, 1993 | 21 km NE of Bacadéhuachi, Mexico | M3.7 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Oct 20, 1993 | 16 km E of Moctezuma, Mexico | M3.5 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Mar 10, 1992 | 33 km WNW of Bavispe, Mexico | M3.5 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Apr 22, 2020 | 28 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico | M3.5 | 134 km | 21 km |
| Feb 27, 2018 | 32 km E of Esqueda, Mexico | M3.4 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2021 | 19 km WNW of Huachinera, Mexico | M3.1 | 88 km | 16 km |
| Aug 26, 2017 | 33 km SE of Agua Prieta, Mexico | M3.0 | 90 km | 18 km |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 35 km ENE of Fronteras, Mexico | M3.0 | 84 km | 14 km |
| Jan 4, 2020 | 22 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico | M2.8 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Aug 1, 2021 | 30 km WNW of Bavispe, Mexico | M2.5 | 70 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MONUMENT (30,219 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | MONUMENT | 30,219 | 90 km |
| 1988 | PEAK | 16,078 | 86 km |
| 2012 | CAMPINI | 11,893 | 83 km |
| 2011 | ARLENE | 10,586 | 97 km |
| 2012 | SCHOOL CANYON | 8,374 | 92 km |
| 2018 | JUDD | 4,356 | 100 km |
| 2005 | LONE MOUNTAIN RX | 4,118 | 95 km |
| 1994 | MILLER | 2,826 | 90 km |
| 1988 | SADDLE GAP | 2,762 | 99 km |
| 2024 | 2024 BORDER III RX | 2,644 | 88 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 2,518 | 95 km |
| 2022 | BORDER 4 RX 2022 | 2,244 | 91 km |
| 2002 | OVERSITE | 2,120 | 92 km |
| 2022 | DOUBLE TANKS RX | 1,873 | 94 km |
| 2006 | 103 | 1,696 | 87 km |
| 2016 | COLLEGE PEAK | 1,694 | 98 km |
| 2021 | BORDER 2 RX FY21 | 1,577 | 87 km |
| 1999 | HERFORD | 1,510 | 94 km |
| 1989 | SCHOOL | 1,462 | 87 km |
| 2003 | BORDER | 1,367 | 82 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in |
Bacoachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 50°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and May the driest (0.2").