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Weather & Climate in La Providencia, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Providencia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 324 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 6.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 71.6°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 9,030.8 sq mi (23,389.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.7228°N, 111.5872°W |
| Timezone | America/Hermosillo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
130 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Apr 12, 2012 | 69 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico | M7.0 | 148 km | 13 km |
| Aug 3, 2009 | 96 km WNW of Bahía de Kino, Mexico | M6.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2006 | 75 km SSW of Bahía de Kino, Mexico | M6.6 | 81 km | 14 km |
| Apr 12, 2012 | 83 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico | M6.0 | 141 km | 9 km |
| Sep 24, 2004 | 81 km WSW of Bahía de Kino, Mexico | M5.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 1993 | 68 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico | M5.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2000 | 51 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 60 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2009 | 90 km NE of San Luis, Mexico | M5.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2014 | 65 km WSW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 73 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.3 | 140 km | 11 km |
| Aug 6, 2022 | 67 km WSW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1992 | 58 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2006 | 69 km N of Santa Rosalía, Mexico | M5.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2011 | 69 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico | M5.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2011 | 65 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 84 km W of Bahía de Kino, Mexico | M5.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2011 | 67 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2012 | 73 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 2000 | 72 km NNE of Villa Alberto Andrés Alvarado Arámburo, Mexico | M4.9 | 149 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 | 260 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 1 | 81 mph | 244 km |
| 2009 | Jimena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 239 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 75 mph | 252 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 1 | — | 282 km |
| 1992 | Lester | Category 1 | 75 mph | 278 km |
| 1986 | Newton | Category 1 | 75 mph | 286 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7 in |
La Providencia has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 57°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.8") and April the driest (0.0").