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Weather & Climate in La Norteña, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Norteña experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,215 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,215 ft (2,199 m) |
| Area | 3,512.0 sq mi (9,096.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.6439°N, 108.4509°W |
| Timezone | America/Chihuahua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 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 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2010 | 45 km SSW of Madera, Mexico | M4.3 | 94 km | 20 km |
| Aug 18, 2021 | 23 km NNE of Villa Hidalgo, Mexico | M4.1 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1993 | 15 km NNE of Bacadéhuachi, Mexico | M4.0 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 1993 | 35 km SW of La Constitución, Mexico | M3.8 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Oct 31, 1993 | 21 km NE of Bacadéhuachi, Mexico | M3.7 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Oct 20, 1993 | 16 km E of Moctezuma, Mexico | M3.5 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Mar 10, 1992 | 33 km WNW of Bavispe, Mexico | M3.5 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2018 | 32 km E of Esqueda, Mexico | M3.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2021 | 19 km WNW of Huachinera, Mexico | M3.1 | 98 km | 16 km |
| Aug 1, 2021 | 30 km WNW of Bavispe, Mexico | M2.5 | 128 km | 14 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 |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in |
La Norteña has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and May the driest (0.5").