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Weather & Climate in Nogales, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nogales enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,983 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,983 ft (1,214 m) |
| Area | 272.0 sq mi (704.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 973/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3086°N, 110.9422°W |
| Timezone | America/Hermosillo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Oct 16, 1999 | 10 km ESE of Imuris, Mexico | M4.5 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Sep 28, 2023 | 21 km E of Tanque Verde, Arizona | M3.1 | 109 km | 12 km |
| Aug 9, 2025 | 14 km ENE of Willow Canyon, Arizona | M2.6 | 130 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MURPHY COMPLEX (64,407 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | MURPHY COMPLEX | 64,407 | 24 km |
| 2017 | SAWMILL | 47,357 | 62 km |
| 2002 | RYAN | 36,922 | 51 km |
| 2022 | CONTRERAS | 31,297 | 91 km |
| 2011 | MONUMENT | 30,219 | 67 km |
| 2009 | ELK HORN | 22,745 | 77 km |
| 2002 | WALKER | 17,438 | 13 km |
| 2022 | TONTO CANYON | 16,989 | 21 km |
| 2005 | FLORIDA | 16,362 | 47 km |
| 2011 | BULL | 16,339 | 13 km |
| 1988 | PEAK | 16,078 | 66 km |
| 2016 | BROWN | 15,681 | 78 km |
| 2020 | ENCINOS | 14,145 | 76 km |
| 2022 | SAN RAFAEL | 12,203 | 36 km |
| 2012 | CAMPINI | 11,893 | 56 km |
| 2023 | BEEHIVE | 11,087 | 30 km |
| 2013 | SOLDIER BASIN | 11,052 | 24 km |
| 2016 | LA SIERRA | 11,035 | 17 km |
| 1986 | SASABE | 10,734 | 60 km |
| 2011 | ARLENE | 10,586 | 44 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in |
Nogales has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 48°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and May the driest (0.2").