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Weather & Climate in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puerto Peñasco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 329 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 3.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (14°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 71.8°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 272.1 sq mi (704.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 230/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3172°N, 113.5380°W |
| Timezone | America/Hermosillo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
600 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Mar 28, 2016 | 103 km SSE of San Felipe, Mexico | M5.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2020 | 71km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M5.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2014 | 98 km SE of San Felipe, Mexico | M5.3 | 110 km | 13 km |
| Apr 6, 2019 | 71 km SW of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico | M5.2 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 2012 | 91 km SSW of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico | M5.2 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 2012 | 92 km SSW of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico | M5.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2022 | 101 km W of La Libertad, Mexico | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2006 | 103 km SSE of San Felipe, Mexico | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2016 | 103 km SSE of San Felipe, Mexico | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2022 | 103 km WNW of La Libertad, Mexico | M5.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2022 | 109 km W of La Libertad, Mexico | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2005 | 109 km SE of San Felipe, Mexico | M5.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2014 | 99 km SE of San Felipe, Mexico | M4.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2008 | 100 km SSE of San Felipe, Mexico | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2007 | 93 km SE of San Felipe, Mexico | M4.8 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2018 | 54 km E of San Felipe, Mexico | M4.8 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 1999 | 35km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M4.7 | 134 km | 6 km |
| Oct 21, 2013 | 80 km WNW of La Libertad, Mexico | M4.7 | 138 km | 14 km |
| Mar 27, 2002 | 119 km SE of San Felipe, Mexico | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2009 | 111 km SE of San Felipe, Mexico | M4.7 | 122 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 | 236 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pinacate (51 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pinacate | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,200 m (3,937 ft) | Unknown | 51 km |
| San Luis, Isla | Tuff cone | 180 m (591 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in |
Puerto Peñasco has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 56°F in January to 88°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 3.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.6") and June the driest (0.0").