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Weather & Climate in La Unión, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

La Unión has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 351 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 6.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 91°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average76.4°F
41% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Sunny Days351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area1,525.5 sq mi (3,950.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates26.8202°N, 109.6083°W
TimezoneAmerica/Hermosillo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.6"
83% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.09"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

162 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.

Aug 28, 1995 95 km SW of Etchoropo, Mexico M6.6 105 km 12 km
Oct 19, 2013 98 km SW of Etchoropo, Mexico M6.6 108 km 9 km
Mar 12, 2003 87 km SW of Paredón Colorado, Mexico M6.4 102 km 10 km
Jan 19, 2018 79 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico M6.3 147 km 10 km
Mar 13, 2007 85 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico M6.0 111 km 26 km
Feb 25, 2007 94 km E of Loreto, Mexico M5.9 110 km 10 km
Mar 29, 2017 71 km WSW of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico M5.7 130 km 17 km
Jan 13, 2013 76 km W of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico M5.7 115 km 10 km
Feb 22, 2005 66 km W of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.6 133 km 10 km
Oct 1, 1996 70 km NE of Loreto, Mexico M5.5 130 km 10 km
Jan 13, 2013 79 km W of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico M5.4 127 km 10 km
Mar 28, 2007 43 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.3 147 km 10 km
Jan 21, 2022 76 km SSW of Bahía de Lobos, Mexico M5.3 125 km 10 km
Oct 13, 2016 52 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.3 150 km 24 km
Jan 18, 2001 99 km SW of Etchoropo, Mexico M5.3 109 km 10 km
Jul 3, 2024 77 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico M5.3 147 km 10 km
Sep 3, 1996 84 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico M5.2 115 km 10 km
Apr 18, 2024 84 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico M5.2 112 km 10 km
Feb 23, 2007 83 km E of Loreto, Mexico M5.2 132 km 10 km
Feb 25, 2007 73 km E of Loreto, Mexico M5.2 133 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2016 Newton Category 1 81 mph 233 km
2014 Odile Category 2 104 mph 251 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 75 mph 276 km
2009 Jimena Category 2 104 mph 278 km
2008 Norbert Category 2 104 mph 39 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 75 mph 111 km
2006 John Category 1 81 mph 284 km
2003 Ignacio Category 1 81 mph 281 km
2003 Marty Category 1 81 mph 182 km
1998 Isis Category 1 75 mph 201 km
1996 Fausto Category 1 81 mph 125 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 81 mph 145 km
1986 Newton Category 1 86 mph 23 km
1986 Paine Category 1 92 mph 216 km
1982 Paul Category 2 109 mph 139 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
April 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in
June 83°F (29°C) 0.1 in
July 91°F (33°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 86°F (30°C) 4.1 in Wettest
September 85°F (29°C) 2.6 in
October 79°F (26°C) 1.2 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in

La Unión has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 59°F in January to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (0.0").

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