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Weather & Climate in Chihuahua, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chihuahua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,715 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,715 ft (1,437 m) |
| Area | 279.5 sq mi (724.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,312/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.6353°N, 106.0889°W |
| Timezone | America/Chihuahua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
61 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Sep 21, 2013 | 19 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M5.4 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2013 | 16 km W of Naica, Mexico | M4.8 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 2013 | 15 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.7 | 101 km | 8 km |
| Sep 15, 2013 | 22 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.6 | 102 km | 8 km |
| Jan 20, 2014 | 27 km NNE of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico | M4.5 | 112 km | 11 km |
| Oct 11, 2013 | 20 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2013 | 29 km NW of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico | M4.3 | 109 km | 16 km |
| Dec 15, 2013 | 39 km NW of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico | M4.3 | 102 km | 14 km |
| May 1, 2010 | 22 km SW of San Francisco de Borja, Mexico | M4.3 | 123 km | 2 km |
| Sep 6, 2013 | 23 km SSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.2 | 116 km | 13 km |
| Sep 13, 2013 | 25 km WNW of Boquilla de Babisas (La Boquilla de Conchos), Mexico | M4.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2013 | 26 km N of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico | M4.2 | 110 km | 17 km |
| Sep 11, 2013 | 4 km WNW of Kilómetro Noventa y Nueve, Mexico | M4.2 | 71 km | 15 km |
| Jul 29, 2011 | 27 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.2 | 105 km | 4 km |
| Aug 28, 2013 | 19 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.2 | 101 km | 7 km |
| Sep 11, 2013 | 22 km SW of Naica, Mexico | M4.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Oct 11, 2013 | 27 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 2013 | 13 km SSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.2 | 114 km | 15 km |
| Nov 1, 2013 | 17 km SW of Naica, Mexico | M4.1 | 107 km | 15 km |
| Aug 29, 2013 | 31 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.1 | 103 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in |
Chihuahua has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 48°F in January to 77°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and March the driest (0.2").