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Weather & Climate in Bavispe, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bavispe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 49°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 19.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,281 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,281 ft (1,000 m) |
| Area | 1,156.2 sq mi (2,994.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.4797°N, 108.9410°W |
| Timezone | America/Hermosillo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 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 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2021 | 23 km NNE of Villa Hidalgo, Mexico | M4.1 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1993 | 15 km NNE of Bacadéhuachi, Mexico | M4.0 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1990 | 29 km E of Fronteras, Mexico | M3.8 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Oct 31, 1993 | 21 km NE of Bacadéhuachi, Mexico | M3.7 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Aug 5, 2021 | 24 km SSE of Animas, New Mexico | M3.6 | 142 km | 16 km |
| Mar 10, 1992 | 33 km WNW of Bavispe, Mexico | M3.5 | 33 km | 5 km |
| Oct 20, 1993 | 16 km E of Moctezuma, Mexico | M3.5 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Apr 22, 2020 | 28 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico | M3.5 | 124 km | 21 km |
| Feb 27, 2018 | 32 km E of Esqueda, Mexico | M3.4 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 21 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico | M3.3 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Aug 5, 2021 | 37 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico | M3.3 | 128 km | 19 km |
| Aug 10, 2021 | 19 km WNW of Huachinera, Mexico | M3.1 | 30 km | 16 km |
| Aug 5, 2021 | 31 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico | M3.1 | 134 km | 17 km |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 35 km ENE of Fronteras, Mexico | M3.0 | 69 km | 14 km |
| Aug 26, 2017 | 33 km SE of Agua Prieta, Mexico | M3.0 | 82 km | 18 km |
| Jan 4, 2020 | 22 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico | M2.8 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Aug 5, 2021 | 33 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico | M2.5 | 133 km | 16 km |
| Aug 1, 2021 | 30 km WNW of Bavispe, Mexico | M2.5 | 31 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
11 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SAN LUIS (36,237 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | SAN LUIS | 36,237 | 96 km |
| 2011 | CLOVERDALE2 | 33,552 | 97 km |
| 1999 | GARCIA | 22,621 | 99 km |
| 2011 | TRUCK STOP | 19,656 | 93 km |
| 2001 | VALENCY | 6,249 | 95 km |
| 2016 | GUADALUPE PASS | 6,070 | 99 km |
| 1999 | BOOTHEEL | 5,104 | 96 km |
| 2000 | FITZPATRICK | 4,613 | 98 km |
| 2022 | SAN LUIS | 3,028 | 98 km |
| 1994 | FITZPATRICK | 2,186 | 100 km |
| 1988 | COWAN | 1,147 | 97 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 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) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in |
Bavispe has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 49°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and May the driest (0.2").