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Weather & Climate in Loma del Refugio, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Loma del Refugio 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 128 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
91°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 76.4°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 351 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 283.6 sq mi (734.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.1219°N, 109.4592°W |
| Timezone | America/Hermosillo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
45 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Oct 19, 2013 | 98 km SW of Etchoropo, Mexico | M6.6 | 143 km | 9 km |
| Aug 28, 1995 | 95 km SW of Etchoropo, Mexico | M6.6 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Mar 12, 2003 | 87 km SW of Paredón Colorado, Mexico | M6.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2007 | 85 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico | M6.0 | 144 km | 26 km |
| Feb 25, 2007 | 94 km E of Loreto, Mexico | M5.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2022 | 76 km SSW of Bahía de Lobos, Mexico | M5.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2001 | 99 km SW of Etchoropo, Mexico | M5.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 84 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1996 | 84 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 88 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 90 km SW of Pozo Dulce, Mexico | M5.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 2009 | 84 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico | M5.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 86 km E of Loreto, Mexico | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 86 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico | M4.9 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Mar 12, 2003 | 81 km SW of Pozo Dulce, Mexico | M4.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1990 | 80 km W of El Aguajito, Mexico | M4.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 78 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 1993 | 65 km W of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 78 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2001 | 48 km W of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 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 | 255 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 2 | 92 mph | 277 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 297 km |
| 2009 | Jimena | Category 2 | 104 mph | 295 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 2 | 104 mph | 60 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 75 mph | 136 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 210 km |
| 1998 | Isis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 230 km |
| 1996 | Fausto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 159 km |
| 1995 | Ismael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 173 km |
| 1986 | Newton | Category 1 | 86 mph | 58 km |
| 1986 | Paine | Category 1 | 92 mph | 241 km |
| 1982 | Paul | Category 2 | 98 mph | 165 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 | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in |
Loma del Refugio has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 59°F in January to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (0.1").