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Weather & Climate in La Almita, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Almita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 322 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 7.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 577 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
90°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 71.9°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 273.8 sq mi (709.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.7069°N, 112.4333°W |
| Timezone | America/Hermosillo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
51 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Aug 27, 2012 | 92 km SSW of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2022 | 101 km W of La Libertad, Mexico | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 2012 | 91 km SSW of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2022 | 103 km WNW of La Libertad, Mexico | M5.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2022 | 109 km W of La Libertad, Mexico | M5.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2013 | 80 km WNW of La Libertad, Mexico | M4.7 | 124 km | 14 km |
| Feb 20, 1991 | 87 km W of La Libertad, Mexico | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 101 km SSW of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2001 | 110 km SSW of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico | M4.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2009 | 112 km WNW of La Libertad, Mexico | M4.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1991 | 90 km W of La Libertad, Mexico | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2000 | 67 km W of La Libertad, Mexico | M4.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2002 | 112 km WNW of La Libertad, Mexico | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 78 km WSW of Plutarco Elías Calles (La Y Griega), Mexico | M4.4 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2013 | 105 km WNW of La Libertad, Mexico | M4.4 | 140 km | 9 km |
| Feb 25, 2022 | 100 km WNW of La Libertad, Mexico | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2002 | Gulf of California | M4.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 1995 | 85 km SSW of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico | M4.3 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Aug 25, 2012 | 68 km SSW of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico | M4.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 1999 | 114 km SSW of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico | M4.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1997 | Nora | Category 1 | 81 mph | 264 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pinacate (156 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pinacate | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,200 m (3,937 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
La Almita has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 56°F in December to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and May the driest (0.0").