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Weather & Climate in Samalayuca, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Samalayuca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 320 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 8.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,144 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,144 ft (1,263 m) |
| Area | 124.0 sq mi (321.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3436°N, 106.4775°W |
| Timezone | America/Ojinaga |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
57 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 30, 2011 | 54 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M4.6 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2011 | 57 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M4.4 | 99 km | 7 km |
| May 2, 2011 | 58 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M4.2 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2011 | 56 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M4.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2011 | 57 km SSW of Sierra Blanca, Texas | M4.2 | 103 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 2011 | 68 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M4.1 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2011 | 56 km S of Porvenir, Mexico | M4.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2011 | 48 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.9 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2015 | 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico | M3.9 | 126 km | 4 km |
| May 9, 2011 | 55 km SW of Sierra Blanca, Texas | M3.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2011 | 65 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2010 | 22 km WSW of Sierra Blanca, Texas | M3.7 | 89 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 2011 | 59 km S of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.7 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2011 | 50 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2011 | 62 km S of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.6 | 101 km | 9 km |
| May 5, 2011 | 51 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.6 | 92 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 52 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 1992 | 60 km SSW of Sierra Blanca, Texas | M3.4 | 121 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 2011 | 59 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.4 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 51 km E of Ascención, Mexico | M3.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
10 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HAT (14,842 acres, 1994).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1994 | HAT | 14,842 | 91 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 6,482 | 64 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 4,579 | 94 km |
| 2022 | POTRILLO | 4,293 | 98 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 3,153 | 95 km |
| 1997 | POT | 2,255 | 97 km |
| 2009 | ALAMO | 2,178 | 95 km |
| 2010 | FT BLISS 2 | 2,070 | 100 km |
| 2023 | LOMA DESERT | 2,028 | 76 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 1,158 | 88 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 (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in |
Samalayuca has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 42°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.9") and April the driest (0.2").