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Weather & Climate in Melchor Ocampo, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Melchor Ocampo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 307 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 15.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
87°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 75.4°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 1,525.5 sq mi (3,950.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.5325°N, 109.1761°W |
| Timezone | America/Hermosillo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
143 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 | 124 km | 9 km |
| Aug 28, 1995 | 95 km SW of Etchoropo, Mexico | M6.6 | 121 km | 12 km |
| Mar 12, 2003 | 87 km SW of Paredón Colorado, Mexico | M6.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2007 | 85 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico | M6.0 | 139 km | 26 km |
| Feb 25, 2007 | 94 km E of Loreto, Mexico | M5.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2013 | 76 km W of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico | M5.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2017 | 71 km WSW of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico | M5.7 | 124 km | 17 km |
| Dec 26, 1991 | 62 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2005 | 66 km W of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2011 | 64 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2013 | 79 km W of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico | M5.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 1997 | 55 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 2016 | 52 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.3 | 130 km | 24 km |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 55 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2001 | 99 km SW of Etchoropo, Mexico | M5.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1991 | 66 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2007 | 43 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 84 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2007 | 54 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2007 | 88 km E of Loreto, Mexico | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 299 km |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 86 mph | 272 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 3 | 104 mph | 282 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 226 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 2 | 104 mph | 14 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 75 mph | 150 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 277 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 1 | 81 mph | 279 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 206 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 1 | 92 mph | 267 km |
| 1998 | Isis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 160 km |
| 1996 | Fausto | Category 1 | 81 mph | 102 km |
| 1995 | Ismael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 104 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 284 km |
| 1986 | Paine | Category 1 | 92 mph | 169 km |
| 1986 | Newton | Category 1 | 86 mph | 65 km |
| 1982 | Paul | Category 2 | 109 mph | 94 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in |
Melchor Ocampo has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 63°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (0.0").