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Weather & Climate in Sombrerete, Mexico

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

Sombrerete enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 301 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 19.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,812 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,812 ft (2,381 m)
Area1,711.6 sq mi (4,433.0 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates23.6314°N, 103.6413°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.33"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Sep 20, 2024 10 km E of Emilio Carranza, Mexico M4.2 53 km 10 km
Sep 25, 1995 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico M4.1 135 km 10 km
May 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Pasaje, Mexico M3.8 148 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 121 mph 138 km
2022 Orlene Category 1 86 mph 264 km
2018 Willa Category 3 115 mph 202 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 138 mph 112 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 104 mph 202 km
1983 Tico Category 2 284 km
1981 Norma Category 2 104 mph 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 100 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 0.3 in
March 57°F (14°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
June 67°F (20°C) 3.0 in Warmest
July 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
August 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
September 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
October 60°F (15°C) 1.4 in
November 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.5 in

Sombrerete has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 51°F in January to 67°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and March the driest (0.1").

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