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Weather & Climate in San Ignacio, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

San Ignacio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,598 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.8°F
24% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,598 ft (792 m)
Area936.7 sq mi (2,426.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates30.6965°N, 110.9218°W
TimezoneAmerica/Hermosillo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.7"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.72"
Driest Month (May) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Oct 16, 1999 10 km ESE of Imuris, Mexico M4.5 18 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MURPHY COMPLEX (64,407 acres, 2011).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2011 MURPHY COMPLEX 64,407 87 km
2002 WALKER 17,438 74 km
2022 TONTO CANYON 16,989 78 km
2011 BULL 16,339 72 km
1988 PEAK 16,078 98 km
2022 SAN RAFAEL 12,203 87 km
2012 CAMPINI 11,893 86 km
2023 BEEHIVE 11,087 93 km
2013 SOLDIER BASIN 11,052 86 km
2016 LA SIERRA 11,035 75 km
2011 ARLENE 10,586 86 km
2021 ALAMO 10,478 75 km
2016 MULE RIDGE 8,619 85 km
2008 WHITE TANK 8,479 100 km
2012 SCHOOL CANYON 8,374 88 km
2011 DUKE 7,656 81 km
2011 PENA 5,936 76 km
2016 CUMERO 5,616 100 km
2008 ALAMO 4,847 78 km
1985 UNNAMED 4,629 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in
March 58°F (15°C) 0.7 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
June 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
September 78°F (25°C) 1.7 in
October 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
December 53°F (11°C) 1.6 in

San Ignacio has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 52°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and May the driest (0.1").

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