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Weather & Climate in San Ignacio, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Ignacio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 328 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 4.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 70.9°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 16.0 sq mi (41.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.2823°N, 112.8964°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
126 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jan 4, 2006 | 75 km SSW of Bahía de Kino, Mexico | M6.6 | 125 km | 14 km |
| Sep 24, 2004 | 81 km WSW of Bahía de Kino, Mexico | M5.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 60 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2014 | 65 km WSW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 73 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.3 | 136 km | 11 km |
| Jan 4, 2006 | 69 km N of Santa Rosalía, Mexico | M5.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2022 | 67 km WSW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2011 | 65 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2011 | 57 km ENE of Mulegé, Mexico | M5.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 2000 | 72 km NNE of Villa Alberto Andrés Alvarado Arámburo, Mexico | M4.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2003 | 58 km NNE of Villa Alberto Andrés Alvarado Arámburo, Mexico | M4.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2006 | 76 km NNW of Santa Rosalía, Mexico | M4.9 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2011 | 83 km SSW of Bahía de Kino, Mexico | M4.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Oct 11, 1992 | 54 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1993 | 52 km S of Bahía de Kino, Mexico | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1999 | 71 km SSW of La Providencia, Mexico | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1991 | 62 km WSW of San Carlos, Mexico | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2004 | 66 km ESE of San Luis, Mexico | M4.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2006 | 69 km N of Santa Rosalía, Mexico | M4.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 62 km WSW of San Carlos, Mexico | M4.5 | 136 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Hilary | Category 1 | 75 mph | 227 km |
| 2022 | Kay | Category 1 | 75 mph | 239 km |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 81 mph | 139 km |
| 2014 | Norbert | Category 3 | 115 mph | 285 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 2 | 92 mph | 103 km |
| 2009 | Jimena | Category 2 | 104 mph | 81 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 75 mph | 231 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 199 km |
| 1997 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 190 km |
| 1992 | Lester | Category 1 | 81 mph | 73 km |
| 1984 | Norbert | Category 2 | 86 mph | 200 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Borja Volcanic Field (159 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Borja Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,360 m (4,462 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
| Comondu-La Purisima | Volcanic field | 780 m (2,559 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in |
San Ignacio has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 61°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 4.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.0") and April the driest (0.0").