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Weather & Climate in Sonoyta, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sonoyta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 90°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 7.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,312 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
90°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 70.9°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Area | 2,387.7 sq mi (6,184.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.8632°N, 112.8501°W |
| Timezone | America/Hermosillo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
53 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Mar 30, 2010 | 48 km W of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico | M4.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2014 | 47 km ESE of Golfo de Santa Clara, Mexico | M4.3 | 123 km | 15 km |
| Feb 18, 1991 | 46 km SE of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico | M4.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2012 | 42 km SSE of Golfo de Santa Clara, Mexico | M4.2 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 56 km WSW of Plutarco Elías Calles (La Y Griega), Mexico | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2024 | 47 km SSE of Golfo de Santa Clara, Mexico | M4.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1994 | 37 km N of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico | M4.0 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2024 | 35 km SSE of Golfo de Santa Clara, Mexico | M3.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 95km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M3.8 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 39 km SE of Golfo de Santa Clara, Mexico | M3.8 | 140 km | 13 km |
| Jan 10, 2008 | 55 km SW of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico | M3.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2007 | 47 km SE of Golfo de Santa Clara, Mexico | M3.7 | 137 km | 12 km |
| Aug 8, 2000 | 39 km S of Dateland, Arizona | M3.5 | 88 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 2010 | 101km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M3.5 | 145 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 94km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M3.5 | 150 km | 6 km |
| Jul 11, 2015 | 102km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M3.4 | 148 km | 23 km |
| Aug 16, 1993 | 261km SE of Fortuna Foothills, Arizona | M3.4 | 127 km | 6 km |
| Oct 6, 2016 | 98km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M3.4 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Jul 5, 2025 | 32 km SE of Golfo de Santa Clara, Mexico | M3.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 2017 | 105km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M3.4 | 145 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pinacate (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pinacate | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,200 m (3,937 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
8 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GOLDWATER (56,690 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | GOLDWATER | 56,690 | 89 km |
| 2005 | GROWLER PEAK | 28,182 | 78 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 8,179 | 93 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 7,638 | 89 km |
| 2005 | CRATER | 3,136 | 84 km |
| 2005 | SAND TANK COMPLEX (HOME) | 1,470 | 96 km |
| 2023 | GOLDWATER | 1,162 | 99 km |
| 2005 | CAMINO | 1,144 | 86 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in |
Sonoyta has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 54°F in January to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.4") and May the driest (0.0").