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Weather & Climate in Santa Inés Uno (El Capitán), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Inés Uno (El Capitán) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 323 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 7.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 9,030.8 sq mi (23,389.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.0761°N, 111.5097°W |
| Timezone | America/Hermosillo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
81 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Aug 3, 2009 | 96 km WNW of Bahía de Kino, Mexico | M6.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2006 | 75 km SSW of Bahía de Kino, Mexico | M6.6 | 118 km | 14 km |
| Apr 12, 2012 | 83 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico | M6.0 | 150 km | 9 km |
| Sep 24, 2004 | 81 km WSW of Bahía de Kino, Mexico | M5.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2009 | 90 km NE of San Luis, Mexico | M5.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2006 | 69 km N of Santa Rosalía, Mexico | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 84 km W of Bahía de Kino, Mexico | M5.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2011 | 83 km SSW of Bahía de Kino, Mexico | M4.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Oct 9, 1999 | 69 km SSW of La Libertad, Mexico | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2009 | 93 km NE of San Luis, Mexico | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1991 | 62 km WSW of San Carlos, Mexico | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1993 | 52 km S of Bahía de Kino, Mexico | M4.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1999 | 71 km SSW of La Providencia, Mexico | M4.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2006 | 69 km N of Santa Rosalía, Mexico | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2006 | 73 km N of Santa Rosalía, Mexico | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 89 km NNW of Santa Rosalía, Mexico | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2002 | 88 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1999 | 21 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 71 km N of Santa Rosalía, Mexico | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 85 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 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 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 75 mph | 300 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 1 | — | 284 km |
| 2009 | Jimena | Category 1 | 75 mph | 278 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 75 mph | 287 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in |
Santa Inés Uno (El Capitán) has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 58°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and April the driest (0.0").