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Weather & Climate in La Colorada, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Colorada has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 309 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 14.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,270 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
87°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 73.2°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,270 ft (387 m) |
| Area | 278.3 sq mi (720.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.8037°N, 110.5796°W |
| Timezone | America/Hermosillo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Feb 24, 1993 | 52 km S of Bahía de Kino, Mexico | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1999 | 71 km SSW of La Providencia, Mexico | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1999 | 21 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico | M4.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2016 | Sonora, Mexico | M4.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2004 | 56 km WNW of San Carlos, Mexico | M3.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1993 | 46 km WNW of San Carlos, Mexico | M3.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2006 | 32 km SW of La Providencia, Mexico | M3.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2007 | 24 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico | M3.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 75 mph | 297 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 1 | — | 292 km |
| 2009 | Jimena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 295 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 1 | 86 mph | 273 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 75 mph | 245 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 1 | — | 298 km |
| 1986 | Newton | Category 1 | 75 mph | 246 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 1.0 in |
La Colorada has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 59°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and May the driest (0.1").