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Weather & Climate in Plutarco Elías Calles (La Y Griega), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Plutarco Elías Calles (La Y Griega) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 325 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 5.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 299 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
90°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Area | 273.8 sq mi (709.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.8019°N, 112.7183°W |
| Timezone | America/Hermosillo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
110 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Mar 22, 2014 | 98 km SE of San Felipe, Mexico | M5.3 | 135 km | 13 km |
| Aug 27, 2012 | 92 km SSW of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico | M5.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2019 | 71 km SW of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico | M5.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 2012 | 91 km SSW of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico | M5.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2022 | 101 km W of La Libertad, Mexico | M5.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2022 | 109 km W of La Libertad, Mexico | M5.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2022 | 103 km WNW of La Libertad, Mexico | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2005 | 109 km SE of San Felipe, Mexico | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2014 | 99 km SE of San Felipe, Mexico | M4.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2007 | 93 km SE of San Felipe, Mexico | M4.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2009 | 111 km SE of San Felipe, Mexico | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2002 | 119 km SE of San Felipe, Mexico | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2013 | 80 km WNW of La Libertad, Mexico | M4.7 | 110 km | 14 km |
| Mar 21, 2014 | 100 km SE of San Felipe, Mexico | M4.6 | 136 km | 15 km |
| Oct 16, 2009 | 120 km W of La Libertad, Mexico | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2012 | 105 km SE of San Felipe, Mexico | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1991 | 87 km W of La Libertad, Mexico | M4.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2010 | 48 km W of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2012 | 109 km SE of San Felipe, Mexico | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 101 km SSW of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico | M4.5 | 116 km | 10 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 |
| 1997 | Nora | Category 1 | 81 mph | 247 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pinacate (131 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pinacate | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,200 m (3,937 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| San Luis, Isla | Tuff cone | 180 m (591 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in |
Plutarco Elías Calles (La Y Griega) has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 57°F in January to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.1") and May the driest (0.0").