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Weather & Climate in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ciudad Juárez enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 320 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 8.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,688 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,688 ft (1,124 m) |
| Area | 124.0 sq mi (321.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,196/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7202°N, 106.4608°W |
| Timezone | America/Ciudad_Juarez |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
56 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 30, 2011 | 54 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M4.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2011 | 57 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M4.4 | 130 km | 7 km |
| May 17, 2011 | 56 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M4.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2011 | 57 km SSW of Sierra Blanca, Texas | M4.2 | 133 km | 5 km |
| May 2, 2011 | 58 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M4.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2011 | 68 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M4.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2011 | 56 km S of Porvenir, Mexico | M4.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2011 | 55 km SW of Sierra Blanca, Texas | M3.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2015 | 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico | M3.9 | 97 km | 4 km |
| May 14, 2011 | 48 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2011 | 65 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2011 | 59 km S of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2010 | 22 km WSW of Sierra Blanca, Texas | M3.7 | 107 km | 5 km |
| May 5, 2011 | 51 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2011 | 50 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2011 | 62 km S of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.6 | 134 km | 9 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 52 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 1992 | 60 km SSW of Sierra Blanca, Texas | M3.4 | 150 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 2011 | 59 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 51 km E of Ascención, Mexico | M3.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ESCONDIDO (25,700 acres, 1993).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1993 | ESCONDIDO | 25,700 | 72 km |
| 2009 | OROGRANDE | 14,853 | 74 km |
| 1994 | HAT | 14,842 | 59 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 14,645 | 68 km |
| 2011 | ABRAMS | 12,786 | 68 km |
| 2001 | BENNETT MT | 10,249 | 96 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 7,496 | 86 km |
| 1989 | CLI | 7,469 | 99 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 7,001 | 94 km |
| 2010 | LONG CANYON | 6,656 | 61 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 6,605 | 73 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 6,482 | 23 km |
| 2011 | CENTENNIAL | 6,269 | 94 km |
| 1993 | MARTIN | 5,290 | 82 km |
| 2018 | ORGAN | 4,880 | 82 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 4,579 | 93 km |
| 2022 | POTRILLO | 4,293 | 73 km |
| 2000 | DOUBLE TK | 3,820 | 100 km |
| 1990 | SOLADA | 3,419 | 62 km |
| 2009 | HORSE CAMP | 2,904 | 99 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in |
Ciudad Juárez has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and April the driest (0.2").