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Weather & Climate in San Francisco del Oro, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Francisco del Oro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,470 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,470 ft (1,972 m) |
| Area | 271.0 sq mi (702.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.8632°N, 105.8484°W |
| Timezone | America/Chihuahua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
54 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Sep 21, 2013 | 19 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M5.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2013 | 16 km W of Naica, Mexico | M4.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 2013 | 15 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.7 | 108 km | 8 km |
| Sep 15, 2013 | 22 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.6 | 104 km | 8 km |
| Jan 20, 2014 | 27 km NNE of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico | M4.5 | 92 km | 11 km |
| Oct 11, 2013 | 20 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.4 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 2013 | 39 km NW of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico | M4.3 | 98 km | 14 km |
| Aug 29, 2013 | 29 km NW of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico | M4.3 | 90 km | 16 km |
| May 1, 2010 | 22 km SW of San Francisco de Borja, Mexico | M4.3 | 139 km | 2 km |
| Aug 28, 2013 | 26 km N of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico | M4.2 | 92 km | 17 km |
| Oct 11, 2013 | 27 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2013 | 4 km WNW of Kilómetro Noventa y Nueve, Mexico | M4.2 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Jul 29, 2011 | 27 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.2 | 98 km | 4 km |
| Sep 13, 2013 | 25 km WNW of Boquilla de Babisas (La Boquilla de Conchos), Mexico | M4.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 2013 | 13 km SSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.2 | 103 km | 15 km |
| Sep 6, 2013 | 23 km SSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.2 | 93 km | 13 km |
| Aug 28, 2013 | 19 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.2 | 105 km | 7 km |
| Sep 11, 2013 | 22 km SW of Naica, Mexico | M4.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2013 | 20 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.1 | 101 km | 14 km |
| Nov 1, 2013 | 20 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.1 | 101 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 1 | 75 mph | 283 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 2 | 75 mph | 281 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 276 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 0.5 in |
San Francisco del Oro has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 48°F in January to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and March the driest (0.2").