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Weather & Climate in Las Varas (Estación Babícora), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Las Varas (Estación Babícora) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,241 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,241 ft (2,207 m) |
| Area | 1,135.5 sq mi (2,941.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.4808°N, 108.0256°W |
| Timezone | America/Chihuahua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Apr 24, 2010 | 45 km SSW of Madera, Mexico | M4.3 | 80 km | 20 km |
| Aug 18, 2021 | 23 km NNE of Villa Hidalgo, Mexico | M4.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1993 | 15 km NNE of Bacadéhuachi, Mexico | M4.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 1993 | 35 km SW of La Constitución, Mexico | M3.8 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Oct 31, 1993 | 21 km NE of Bacadéhuachi, Mexico | M3.7 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Oct 20, 1993 | 16 km E of Moctezuma, Mexico | M3.5 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Aug 10, 2021 | 19 km WNW of Huachinera, Mexico | M3.1 | 140 km | 16 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 | 284 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 1.5 in |
Las Varas (Estación Babícora) has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.2") and April the driest (0.5").