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Weather & Climate in Cananea, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cananea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,253 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,253 ft (1,601 m) |
| Area | 980.2 sq mi (2,538.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.9835°N, 110.2976°W |
| Timezone | America/Hermosillo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 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 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1999 | 10 km ESE of Imuris, Mexico | M4.5 | 50 km | 5 km |
| Aug 18, 2021 | 23 km NNE of Villa Hidalgo, Mexico | M4.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1990 | 29 km E of Fronteras, Mexico | M3.8 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Mar 10, 1992 | 33 km WNW of Bavispe, Mexico | M3.5 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Apr 22, 2020 | 28 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico | M3.5 | 131 km | 21 km |
| Feb 27, 2018 | 32 km E of Esqueda, Mexico | M3.4 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2023 | 21 km E of Tanque Verde, Arizona | M3.1 | 139 km | 12 km |
| Aug 10, 2021 | 19 km WNW of Huachinera, Mexico | M3.1 | 135 km | 16 km |
| Aug 26, 2017 | 33 km SE of Agua Prieta, Mexico | M3.0 | 101 km | 18 km |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 35 km ENE of Fronteras, Mexico | M3.0 | 101 km | 14 km |
| Jan 4, 2020 | 22 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico | M2.8 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Aug 1, 2021 | 30 km WNW of Bavispe, Mexico | M2.5 | 111 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: MURPHY COMPLEX (64,407 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | MURPHY COMPLEX | 64,407 | 95 km |
| 2002 | RYAN | 36,922 | 69 km |
| 2011 | MONUMENT | 30,219 | 47 km |
| 2002 | WALKER | 17,438 | 84 km |
| 2022 | TONTO CANYON | 16,989 | 91 km |
| 2005 | FLORIDA | 16,362 | 97 km |
| 2011 | BULL | 16,339 | 83 km |
| 1988 | PEAK | 16,078 | 42 km |
| 2022 | SAN RAFAEL | 12,203 | 56 km |
| 2012 | CAMPINI | 11,893 | 36 km |
| 2023 | BEEHIVE | 11,087 | 100 km |
| 2013 | SOLDIER BASIN | 11,052 | 69 km |
| 2016 | LA SIERRA | 11,035 | 88 km |
| 2011 | ARLENE | 10,586 | 48 km |
| 2021 | ALAMO | 10,478 | 89 km |
| 1990 | MONTOSA | 9,077 | 99 km |
| 2016 | MULE RIDGE | 8,619 | 99 km |
| 2012 | SCHOOL CANYON | 8,374 | 44 km |
| 2011 | DUKE | 7,656 | 63 km |
| 2011 | PENA | 5,936 | 89 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 1.9 in |
Cananea has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 47°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and May the driest (0.2").