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Weather & Climate in Moctezuma (Sonora), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Moctezuma (Sonora) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,093 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,093 ft (638 m) |
| Area | 854.6 sq mi (2,213.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.8062°N, 109.6795°W |
| Timezone | America/Hermosillo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jul 31, 2021 | 17 km W of Bavispe, Mexico | M5.2 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1999 | 10 km ESE of Imuris, Mexico | M4.5 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Aug 18, 2021 | 23 km NNE of Villa Hidalgo, Mexico | M4.1 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1993 | 15 km NNE of Bacadéhuachi, Mexico | M4.0 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1990 | 29 km E of Fronteras, Mexico | M3.8 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Oct 31, 1993 | 21 km NE of Bacadéhuachi, Mexico | M3.7 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Oct 20, 1993 | 16 km E of Moctezuma, Mexico | M3.5 | 16 km | 5 km |
| Mar 10, 1992 | 33 km WNW of Bavispe, Mexico | M3.5 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2018 | 32 km E of Esqueda, Mexico | M3.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2021 | 19 km WNW of Huachinera, Mexico | M3.1 | 74 km | 16 km |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 35 km ENE of Fronteras, Mexico | M3.0 | 144 km | 14 km |
| Aug 1, 2021 | 30 km WNW of Bavispe, Mexico | M2.5 | 96 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in |
Moctezuma (Sonora) has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 53°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and May the driest (0.2").