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Weather & Climate in Naco, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Naco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,669 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,669 ft (1,423 m) |
| Area | 544.5 sq mi (1,410.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3264°N, 109.9460°W |
| Timezone | America/Hermosillo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 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 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1999 | 10 km ESE of Imuris, Mexico | M4.5 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Aug 18, 2021 | 23 km NNE of Villa Hidalgo, Mexico | M4.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1990 | 29 km E of Fronteras, Mexico | M3.8 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Aug 5, 2021 | 24 km SSE of Animas, New Mexico | M3.6 | 126 km | 16 km |
| Mar 10, 1992 | 33 km WNW of Bavispe, Mexico | M3.5 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Apr 22, 2020 | 28 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico | M3.5 | 85 km | 21 km |
| Feb 27, 2018 | 32 km E of Esqueda, Mexico | M3.4 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 21 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico | M3.3 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Aug 5, 2021 | 37 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico | M3.3 | 121 km | 19 km |
| Sep 28, 2023 | 21 km E of Tanque Verde, Arizona | M3.1 | 113 km | 12 km |
| Aug 5, 2021 | 31 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico | M3.1 | 125 km | 17 km |
| Aug 10, 2021 | 19 km WNW of Huachinera, Mexico | M3.1 | 139 km | 16 km |
| Aug 26, 2017 | 33 km SE of Agua Prieta, Mexico | M3.0 | 68 km | 18 km |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 35 km ENE of Fronteras, Mexico | M3.0 | 74 km | 14 km |
| Jan 4, 2020 | 22 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico | M2.8 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 2014 | 24 km NNE of San Simon, Arizona | M2.7 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2025 | 14 km ENE of Willow Canyon, Arizona | M2.6 | 136 km | 12 km |
| Aug 5, 2021 | 33 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico | M2.5 | 124 km | 16 km |
| Aug 1, 2021 | 30 km WNW of Bavispe, Mexico | M2.5 | 107 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HORSESHOE 2 (226,079 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | HORSESHOE 2 | 226,079 | 91 km |
| 2017 | SAWMILL | 47,357 | 89 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 38,998 | 88 km |
| 2002 | RYAN | 36,922 | 60 km |
| 2011 | CLOVERDALE2 | 33,552 | 93 km |
| 2011 | MONUMENT | 30,219 | 29 km |
| 1994 | RATTLESNAKE | 25,238 | 87 km |
| 2009 | HOG | 18,086 | 85 km |
| 2005 | FLORIDA | 16,362 | 95 km |
| 1988 | PEAK | 16,078 | 30 km |
| 2017 | LIZARD | 15,791 | 74 km |
| 2022 | SAN RAFAEL | 12,203 | 62 km |
| 2012 | CAMPINI | 11,893 | 39 km |
| 2013 | SOLDIER BASIN | 11,052 | 79 km |
| 2017 | SWISSHELMS | 10,798 | 57 km |
| 2011 | ARLENE | 10,586 | 52 km |
| 2021 | WALNUT | 10,576 | 86 km |
| 1990 | MONTOSA | 9,077 | 78 km |
| 2008 | DISTILLERY | 8,542 | 99 km |
| 2008 | JACK WOOD WFU | 8,463 | 88 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in |
Naco has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and May the driest (0.2").