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Weather & Climate in Porvenir, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Porvenir enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 319 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 9.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,540 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,540 ft (1,079 m) |
| Area | 124.0 sq mi (321.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.2404°N, 105.8766°W |
| Timezone | America/Ciudad_Juarez |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
771 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| May 4, 2025 | 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico | M5.4 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico | M4.9 | 147 km | 6 km |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico | M4.7 | 141 km | 4 km |
| Mar 25, 2022 | 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico | M4.6 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Apr 30, 2011 | 54 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M4.6 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2022 | 53 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico | M4.6 | 136 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2022 | 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico | M4.5 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Apr 28, 2011 | 57 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M4.4 | 58 km | 7 km |
| Jun 6, 2022 | 52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico | M4.3 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico | M4.2 | 148 km | 6 km |
| May 17, 2011 | 56 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M4.2 | 57 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2011 | 58 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M4.2 | 58 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2011 | 57 km SSW of Sierra Blanca, Texas | M4.2 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Jul 28, 2022 | 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico | M4.2 | 150 km | 7 km |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico | M4.2 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Jun 8, 2022 | 58 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico | M4.1 | 137 km | 7 km |
| May 7, 2011 | 68 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M4.1 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2022 | 65 km NNE of Van Horn, Texas | M4.0 | 130 km | 6 km |
| Apr 28, 2011 | 56 km S of Porvenir, Mexico | M4.0 | 56 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 77 km WSW of Valentine, Texas | M4.0 | 121 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
9 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HAT (14,842 acres, 1994).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1994 | HAT | 14,842 | 89 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 7,765 | 90 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 6,482 | 95 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 4,579 | 46 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 3,153 | 37 km |
| 2009 | ALAMO | 2,178 | 84 km |
| 2023 | LOMA DESERT | 2,028 | 67 km |
| 2022 | MIXEN | 1,557 | 96 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 1,158 | 37 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in |
Porvenir has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.1") and April the driest (0.1").