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Weather & Climate in Punta Chueca, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Punta Chueca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 85°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 5.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 70.2°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 16.0 sq mi (41.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.0153°N, 112.1603°W |
| Timezone | America/Hermosillo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
126 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Apr 12, 2012 | 69 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico | M7.0 | 99 km | 13 km |
| Aug 3, 2009 | 96 km WNW of Bahía de Kino, Mexico | M6.9 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2006 | 75 km SSW of Bahía de Kino, Mexico | M6.6 | 95 km | 14 km |
| Apr 12, 2012 | 83 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico | M6.0 | 87 km | 9 km |
| Sep 24, 2004 | 81 km WSW of Bahía de Kino, Mexico | M5.9 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 1993 | 68 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico | M5.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2009 | 90 km NE of San Luis, Mexico | M5.5 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2006 | 69 km N of Santa Rosalía, Mexico | M5.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2011 | 69 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico | M5.2 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 84 km W of Bahía de Kino, Mexico | M5.0 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2009 | 101 km WSW of La Libertad, Mexico | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2012 | 73 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico | M4.9 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 1993 | 74 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico | M4.9 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2003 | 58 km NNE of Villa Alberto Andrés Alvarado Arámburo, Mexico | M4.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2009 | 93 km NE of San Luis, Mexico | M4.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Oct 9, 1999 | 69 km SSW of La Libertad, Mexico | M4.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 2000 | 72 km NNE of Villa Alberto Andrés Alvarado Arámburo, Mexico | M4.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2012 | 67 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico | M4.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2009 | 91 km NE of San Luis, Mexico | M4.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2006 | 76 km NNW of Santa Rosalía, Mexico | M4.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 75 mph | 292 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 1 | — | 269 km |
| 2009 | Jimena | Category 1 | 75 mph | 259 km |
| 1997 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 257 km |
| 1992 | Lester | Category 1 | 75 mph | 275 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Borja Volcanic Field (165 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Borja Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,360 m (4,462 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 62°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.9 in | |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in |
Punta Chueca has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 57°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 5.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and April the driest (0.0").