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Weather & Climate in Peña Blanca, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Peña Blanca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,100 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,100 ft (2,164 m) |
| Area | 374.6 sq mi (970.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.2897°N, 107.7109°W |
| Timezone | America/Chihuahua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jul 12, 2022 | 14 km ENE of San Juanito, Mexico | M4.6 | 141 km | 15 km |
| Apr 24, 2010 | 45 km SSW of Madera, Mexico | M4.3 | 79 km | 20 km |
| Jul 16, 1993 | 35 km SW of La Constitución, Mexico | M3.8 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Oct 31, 1993 | 21 km NE of Bacadéhuachi, Mexico | M3.7 | 145 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 1 | 86 mph | 272 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 0.9 in |
Peña Blanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 41°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (0.3").