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Weather & Climate in Sonora, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sonora has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 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 52.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,375 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,375 ft (419 m) |
| Area | 206.4 sq mi (534.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.1124°N, 96.6351°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
69 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jun 15, 1999 | 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico | M7.0 | 117 km | 70 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico | M5.9 | 128 km | 109 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico | M5.8 | 131 km | 73 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico | M5.7 | 118 km | 16 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico | M4.9 | 146 km | 77 km |
| Aug 4, 2021 | 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico | M4.8 | 67 km | 8 km |
| Nov 6, 2017 | 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico | M4.8 | 140 km | 106 km |
| Feb 8, 2016 | 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico | M4.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2012 | 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico | M4.4 | 60 km | 17 km |
| Jun 5, 1992 | 14 km N of Arbolillo, Mexico | M4.4 | 88 km | 39 km |
| Feb 15, 2017 | 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico | M4.4 | 56 km | 14 km |
| Sep 1, 1997 | 12 km ENE of Salinas, Mexico | M4.3 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Dec 8, 2000 | 21 km ESE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico | M4.3 | 145 km | 69 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 | Gulf of America | M4.3 | 122 km | 17 km |
| Feb 20, 2015 | 8 km WNW of Santiago, Mexico | M4.3 | 104 km | 23 km |
| Feb 19, 2010 | 28 km NE of Arbolillo, Mexico | M4.3 | 102 km | 30 km |
| Mar 28, 2015 | 20 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico | M4.2 | 109 km | 23 km |
| May 17, 2012 | 3 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico | M4.2 | 69 km | 22 km |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 7 km W of Flor Batavia, Mexico | M4.2 | 126 km | 79 km |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 23 km NNE of Paso Nacional, Mexico | M4.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 166 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 172 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 99 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 27 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 154 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 154 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 191 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 86 mph | 239 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 267 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 245 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 200 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 188 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Naolinco Volcanic Field (63 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Naolinco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | -1200 | 63 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 67 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 67 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 69 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 106 km |
| San Martin | Shield | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | 1796 | 163 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Sonora has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in December to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.7") and March the driest (0.6").