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Weather & Climate in Guachochi, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Guachochi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 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 36.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,946 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,946 ft (2,422 m) |
| Area | 3,016.7 sq mi (7,813.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.8204°N, 107.0713°W |
| Timezone | America/Chihuahua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jul 12, 2022 | 14 km ENE of San Juanito, Mexico | M4.6 | 141 km | 15 km |
| May 1, 2010 | 22 km SW of San Francisco de Borja, Mexico | M4.3 | 106 km | 2 km |
| Dec 15, 2013 | 39 km NW of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico | M4.3 | 141 km | 14 km |
| Aug 29, 2013 | 29 km NW of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico | M4.3 | 143 km | 16 km |
| Aug 1, 2011 | 14 km ESE of Batopilas, Mexico | M4.2 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1994 | 22 km S of Guadalupe y Calvo, Mexico | M3.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2014 | 35 km NW of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico | M3.6 | 141 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 243 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 1 | 86 mph | 163 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 2 | 75 mph | 237 km |
| 1998 | Isis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 272 km |
| 1996 | Fausto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 281 km |
| 1995 | Ismael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 244 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 236 km |
| 1986 | Newton | Category 1 | 86 mph | 271 km |
| 1986 | Paine | Category 1 | 92 mph | 245 km |
| 1982 | Paul | Category 2 | 109 mph | 229 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 7.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in |
Guachochi has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 49°F in January to 71°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.8") and April the driest (0.5").