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Weather & Climate in Melchor Ocampo, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Melchor Ocampo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 267 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 37.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,801 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,801 ft (1,768 m) |
| Area | 1,194.8 sq mi (3,094.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.1935°N, 108.3676°W |
| Timezone | America/Chihuahua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jul 12, 2022 | 14 km ENE of San Juanito, Mexico | M4.6 | 89 km | 15 km |
| Apr 24, 2010 | 45 km SSW of Madera, Mexico | M4.3 | 68 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 1 | 92 mph | 137 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 75 mph | 291 km |
| 1995 | Ismael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 297 km |
| 1986 | Newton | Category 1 | 75 mph | 218 km |
| 1982 | Paul | Category 2 | 98 mph | 284 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in |
Melchor Ocampo has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 48°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.7") and May the driest (0.6").