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Weather & Climate in Ortiz, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ortiz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 312 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 13.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
89°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 76.2°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Area | 273.9 sq mi (709.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.2894°N, 110.7143°W |
| Timezone | America/Hermosillo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
96 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jan 4, 2006 | 75 km SSW of Bahía de Kino, Mexico | M6.6 | 138 km | 14 km |
| Mar 24, 2000 | 51 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 60 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2014 | 65 km WSW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 73 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.3 | 122 km | 11 km |
| Aug 6, 2022 | 67 km WSW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1992 | 58 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2006 | 69 km N of Santa Rosalía, Mexico | M5.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2011 | 65 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2011 | 67 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2011 | 83 km SSW of Bahía de Kino, Mexico | M4.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1990 | 65 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico | M4.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Oct 11, 1992 | 54 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico | M4.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1999 | 71 km SSW of La Providencia, Mexico | M4.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1993 | 52 km S of Bahía de Kino, Mexico | M4.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1991 | 62 km WSW of San Carlos, Mexico | M4.7 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 55 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico | M4.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2006 | 69 km N of Santa Rosalía, Mexico | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 2012 | 66 km E of Santa Rosalía, Mexico | M4.5 | 131 km | 16 km |
| Jan 3, 2024 | 62 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico | M4.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 75 mph | 241 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 1 | 81 mph | 238 km |
| 2009 | Jimena | Category 1 | 92 mph | 243 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 1 | 92 mph | 234 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 75 mph | 188 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 1 | — | 239 km |
| 1986 | Newton | Category 1 | 75 mph | 198 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 87°F (31°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in |
Ortiz has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 63°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and May the driest (0.0").