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Weather & Climate in Fernández Leal, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fernández Leal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 312 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 13.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,551 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,551 ft (1,387 m) |
| Area | 4,300.0 sq mi (11,137.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.8502°N, 108.2849°W |
| Timezone | America/Ciudad_Juarez |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 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 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2021 | 23 km NNE of Villa Hidalgo, Mexico | M4.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1993 | 15 km NNE of Bacadéhuachi, Mexico | M4.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1990 | 29 km E of Fronteras, Mexico | M3.8 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Oct 31, 1993 | 21 km NE of Bacadéhuachi, Mexico | M3.7 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Aug 5, 2021 | 24 km SSE of Animas, New Mexico | M3.6 | 107 km | 16 km |
| Apr 22, 2020 | 28 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico | M3.5 | 113 km | 21 km |
| Mar 10, 1992 | 33 km WNW of Bavispe, Mexico | M3.5 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2018 | 32 km E of Esqueda, Mexico | M3.4 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 51 km E of Ascención, Mexico | M3.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2021 | 37 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico | M3.3 | 95 km | 19 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 21 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico | M3.3 | 105 km | 18 km |
| Aug 10, 2021 | 19 km WNW of Huachinera, Mexico | M3.1 | 104 km | 16 km |
| Aug 5, 2021 | 31 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico | M3.1 | 98 km | 17 km |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 35 km ENE of Fronteras, Mexico | M3.0 | 93 km | 14 km |
| Aug 26, 2017 | 33 km SE of Agua Prieta, Mexico | M3.0 | 99 km | 18 km |
| Jan 27, 2013 | 13 km SW of Sunshine, New Mexico | M2.9 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2020 | 22 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico | M2.8 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 50 km E of Ascención, Mexico | M2.7 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2021 | 30 km WNW of Bavispe, Mexico | M2.5 | 96 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: PASCO (104,011 acres, 2009).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2009 | PASCO | 104,011 | 78 km |
| 2018 | OK BAR | 60,456 | 83 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 38,998 | 93 km |
| 2018 | SAN LUIS | 36,237 | 66 km |
| 1994 | FLAT COMPLEX | 34,859 | 86 km |
| 2011 | CLOVERDALE2 | 33,552 | 85 km |
| 2002 | WALNUT | 30,388 | 87 km |
| 1989 | GRAY | 28,758 | 92 km |
| 1993 | LINCH | 27,546 | 80 km |
| 1999 | GARCIA | 22,621 | 72 km |
| 2006 | ADOBE | 20,089 | 96 km |
| 2011 | TRUCK STOP | 19,656 | 73 km |
| 2008 | CENTER PEAK | 19,443 | 80 km |
| 1994 | LYNCH | 16,204 | 73 km |
| 1989 | ANTELOPE | 13,266 | 62 km |
| 2016 | BAKER CANYON | 7,562 | 96 km |
| 2001 | ANIMAS | 6,866 | 88 km |
| 1994 | CENTER | 6,758 | 87 km |
| 2023 | BRUSHY | 6,487 | 83 km |
| 2001 | VALENCY | 6,249 | 86 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in |
Fernández Leal has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and May the driest (0.2").