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Weather & Climate in Providencia, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Providencia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 309 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 14.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
89°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 76.0°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 282.5 sq mi (731.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.5122°N, 109.9886°W |
| Timezone | America/Hermosillo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
62 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Mar 12, 2003 | 87 km SW of Paredón Colorado, Mexico | M6.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 79 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico | M6.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2007 | 85 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico | M6.0 | 149 km | 26 km |
| Jul 30, 2006 | 76 km E of Mulegé, Mexico | M5.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2000 | 51 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 60 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 1996 | 70 km NE of Loreto, Mexico | M5.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2022 | 76 km SSW of Bahía de Lobos, Mexico | M5.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 77 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico | M5.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 84 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1992 | 58 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 88 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico | M5.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 2009 | 84 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico | M5.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 90 km SW of Pozo Dulce, Mexico | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2011 | 67 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2019 | 72 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 78 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 11, 1992 | 54 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1990 | 65 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico | M4.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2003 | 81 km SW of Pozo Dulce, Mexico | M4.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 81 mph | 226 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 1 | 92 mph | 241 km |
| 2009 | Jimena | Category 2 | 92 mph | 255 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 2 | 92 mph | 122 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 75 mph | 124 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 196 km |
| 1998 | Isis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 286 km |
| 1996 | Fausto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 205 km |
| 1995 | Ismael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 230 km |
| 1986 | Newton | Category 1 | 86 mph | 92 km |
| 1982 | Paul | Category 2 | 98 mph | 224 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 89°F (31°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 87°F (30°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in |
Providencia has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 63°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and April the driest (0.1").