Puerto Peñasco weather in July
In July, Puerto Peñasco sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 29°C, with 2 mm of rain across 0.4 wet days and about 13.8 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 79% of the time in July, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 14 hours at the start of July to 13 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Puerto Peñasco's 7th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Puerto Peñasco's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 29°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 2 mm
- 0.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 54 min
- 5:44 AM – 7:35 PM
- Cloud cover
- 22%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 18 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.68 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.7
- out of 10
Puerto Peñasco is municipal seat of Puerto Peñasco, State of Sonora, Mexico.
- Founded
- 1927
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical July day in Puerto Peñasco reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 29°C overnight — a 3°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 30°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 3°C warmer than June and about 1°C cooler than August.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 27 |
| 2 | 31 | 28 |
| 3 | 31 | 28 |
| 4 | 31 | 28 |
| 5 | 31 | 28 |
| 6 | 31 | 28 |
| 7 | 31 | 28 |
| 8 | 31 | 28 |
| 9 | 31 | 28 |
| 10 | 31 | 28 |
| 11 | 31 | 28 |
| 12 | 31 | 29 |
| 13 | 31 | 29 |
| 14 | 31 | 29 |
| 15 | 31 | 29 |
| 16 | 31 | 29 |
| 17 | 32 | 29 |
| 18 | 32 | 29 |
| 19 | 32 | 29 |
| 20 | 32 | 29 |
| 21 | 32 | 29 |
| 22 | 32 | 29 |
| 23 | 32 | 29 |
| 24 | 32 | 29 |
| 25 | 32 | 29 |
| 26 | 32 | 29 |
| 27 | 32 | 29 |
| 28 | 32 | 29 |
| 29 | 32 | 30 |
| 30 | 32 | 30 |
| 31 | 32 | 30 |
How July really feels in Puerto Peñasco
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in July is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Puerto Peñasco weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 3rd-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18° / 13° | 8 | 1.6 | 10.2 | 7.7 |
| Feb | 19° / 14° | 11 | 2.1 | 10.9 | 7.7 |
| Mar | 21° / 16° | 8 | 1.5 | 11.8 | 8.3 |
| Apr | 23° / 19° | 3 | 0.6 | 12.7 | 9.2 |
| May | 26° / 22° | 1 | 0.1 | 13.6 | 9.3 |
| Jun | 29° / 25° | 1 | 0 | 14 | 8.0 |
| Jul | 31° / 29° | 2 | 0.4 | 13.8 | 5.7 |
| Aug | 32° / 30° | 7 | 1 | 13.1 | 5.2 |
| Sep | 32° / 28° | 9 | 1.4 | 12.2 | 5.7 |
| Oct | 28° / 24° | 8 | 1 | 11.2 | 7.9 |
| Nov | 23° / 18° | 8 | 1.1 | 10.4 | 8.9 |
| Dec | 19° / 14° | 14 | 2.1 | 10 | 7.8 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 79% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 10% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 11%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 |
| Cloudier (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 94 | 6 |
| 2 | 94 | 6 |
| 3 | 94 | 6 |
| 4 | 93 | 7 |
| 5 | 92 | 8 |
| 6 | 92 | 8 |
| 7 | 92 | 8 |
| 8 | 92 | 8 |
| 9 | 91 | 9 |
| 10 | 91 | 9 |
| 11 | 90 | 10 |
| 12 | 90 | 10 |
| 13 | 90 | 10 |
| 14 | 90 | 10 |
| 15 | 88 | 12 |
| 16 | 88 | 12 |
| 17 | 88 | 12 |
| 18 | 88 | 12 |
| 19 | 87 | 13 |
| 20 | 87 | 13 |
| 21 | 87 | 13 |
| 22 | 85 | 15 |
| 23 | 85 | 15 |
| 24 | 85 | 15 |
| 25 | 85 | 15 |
| 26 | 85 | 15 |
| 27 | 85 | 15 |
| 28 | 85 | 15 |
| 29 | 85 | 15 |
| 30 | 86 | 14 |
| 31 | 86 | 14 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Puerto Peñasco gets around 2 mm of rain over 0.4 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 1% and peaks near 1% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 |
| 4 | 1 |
| 5 | 1 |
| 6 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 |
| 11 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 |
| 13 | 1 |
| 14 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 |
| 16 | 1 |
| 17 | 1 |
| 18 | 1 |
| 19 | 1 |
| 20 | 1 |
| 21 | 1 |
| 22 | 1 |
| 23 | 1 |
| 24 | 1 |
| 25 | 1 |
| 26 | 1 |
| 27 | 1 |
| 28 | 1 |
| 29 | 1 |
| 30 | 1 |
| 31 | 1 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the miserable band about 46% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 98% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Oppressive (%) | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Miserable (%) | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 50 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 60 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 64 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 24 | 47 | 20 |
| 2 | 7 | 23 | 48 | 22 |
| 3 | 6 | 21 | 48 | 24 |
| 4 | 6 | 20 | 48 | 26 |
| 5 | 5 | 18 | 48 | 28 |
| 6 | 4 | 17 | 48 | 30 |
| 7 | 4 | 16 | 48 | 32 |
| 8 | 3 | 15 | 48 | 33 |
| 9 | 3 | 15 | 48 | 35 |
| 10 | 2 | 14 | 47 | 37 |
| 11 | 2 | 13 | 47 | 38 |
| 12 | 2 | 12 | 46 | 40 |
| 13 | 1 | 12 | 45 | 42 |
| 14 | 1 | 11 | 44 | 44 |
| 15 | 1 | 10 | 43 | 45 |
| 16 | 1 | 10 | 42 | 47 |
| 17 | 1 | 9 | 41 | 49 |
| 18 | 1 | 9 | 40 | 50 |
| 19 | 0 | 8 | 39 | 53 |
| 20 | 0 | 8 | 38 | 54 |
| 21 | 0 | 7 | 37 | 56 |
| 22 | 0 | 7 | 36 | 57 |
| 23 | 0 | 7 | 35 | 58 |
| 24 | 0 | 6 | 34 | 60 |
| 25 | 0 | 6 | 34 | 60 |
| 26 | 0 | 5 | 33 | 62 |
| 27 | 0 | 5 | 33 | 62 |
| 28 | 0 | 5 | 33 | 62 |
| 29 | 0 | 5 | 32 | 63 |
| 30 | 0 | 4 | 32 | 64 |
| 31 | 0 | 4 | 32 | 64 |
Wind in July
Winds average 18 km/h in July, the windiest month of the year.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 17 km/h on the calmest days to 18 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | light breeze |
| 2 | 17 | light breeze |
| 3 | 18 | light breeze |
| 4 | 18 | light breeze |
| 5 | 18 | light breeze |
| 6 | 18 | light breeze |
| 7 | 18 | light breeze |
| 8 | 18 | light breeze |
| 9 | 18 | light breeze |
| 10 | 18 | light breeze |
| 11 | 18 | light breeze |
| 12 | 18 | light breeze |
| 13 | 18 | light breeze |
| 14 | 18 | light breeze |
| 15 | 18 | light breeze |
| 16 | 18 | light breeze |
| 17 | 18 | light breeze |
| 18 | 18 | light breeze |
| 19 | 18 | light breeze |
| 20 | 18 | light breeze |
| 21 | 18 | light breeze |
| 22 | 18 | light breeze |
| 23 | 18 | light breeze |
| 24 | 18 | light breeze |
| 25 | 18 | light breeze |
| 26 | 18 | light breeze |
| 27 | 18 | light breeze |
| 28 | 18 | light breeze |
| 29 | 18 | light breeze |
| 30 | 18 | light breeze |
| 31 | 18 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 14 hours at the start of July to 13 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 5:37 AM to 5:53 AM, and sunset from 7:38 PM to 7:27 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:38 | 7:38 | 7:38 | 7:38 | 7:38 | 7:38 | 7:38 | 7:37 | 7:37 | 7:37 | 7:37 | 7:37 | 7:36 | 7:36 | 7:36 | 7:35 | 7:35 | 7:35 | 7:34 | 7:34 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:31 | 7:31 | 7:30 | 7:29 | 7:29 | 7:28 | 7:27 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.0 | 5:37 | 7:38 |
| 2 | 14.0 | 5:37 | 7:38 |
| 3 | 14.0 | 5:38 | 7:38 |
| 4 | 14.0 | 5:38 | 7:38 |
| 5 | 14.0 | 5:39 | 7:38 |
| 6 | 14.0 | 5:39 | 7:38 |
| 7 | 14.0 | 5:40 | 7:38 |
| 8 | 14.0 | 5:40 | 7:37 |
| 9 | 13.9 | 5:40 | 7:37 |
| 10 | 13.9 | 5:41 | 7:37 |
| 11 | 13.9 | 5:41 | 7:37 |
| 12 | 13.9 | 5:42 | 7:37 |
| 13 | 13.9 | 5:43 | 7:36 |
| 14 | 13.9 | 5:43 | 7:36 |
| 15 | 13.9 | 5:44 | 7:36 |
| 16 | 13.9 | 5:44 | 7:35 |
| 17 | 13.8 | 5:45 | 7:35 |
| 18 | 13.8 | 5:45 | 7:35 |
| 19 | 13.8 | 5:46 | 7:34 |
| 20 | 13.8 | 5:46 | 7:34 |
| 21 | 13.8 | 5:47 | 7:33 |
| 22 | 13.8 | 5:48 | 7:33 |
| 23 | 13.7 | 5:48 | 7:32 |
| 24 | 13.7 | 5:49 | 7:32 |
| 25 | 13.7 | 5:50 | 7:31 |
| 26 | 13.7 | 5:50 | 7:31 |
| 27 | 13.7 | 5:51 | 7:30 |
| 28 | 13.6 | 5:51 | 7:29 |
| 29 | 13.6 | 5:52 | 7:29 |
| 30 | 13.6 | 5:53 | 7:28 |
| 31 | 13.6 | 5:53 | 7:27 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 7.68 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.5 kWh/m² to a high of 8.36 kWh/m² in June across the year — July's 7.68 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.1 | Intense |
| 2 | 8.1 | Intense |
| 3 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 4 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 5 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.4 | Intense |
Is July a good time to visit Puerto Peñasco?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a reasonable time to visit Puerto Peñasco for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Puerto Peñasco in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Puerto Peñasco sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 29°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
Sea temperature near Puerto Peñasco in July
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in July — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 31°C and coldest in January near 17°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Apr 7 to Dec 7 — about 8.1 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 17 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 19 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Refreshing | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | Cool |
| Feb | 17 | Cool |
| Mar | 19 | Cool |
| Apr | 21 | Refreshing |
| May | 23 | Refreshing |
| Jun | 26 | Warm |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 31 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 27 | Warm |
| Nov | 23 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 19 | Cool |
UV index in Puerto Peñasco in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Puerto Peñasco peaks around July 17 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 18 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Moderate |
| Feb | 5 | Moderate |
| Mar | 6 | High |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 7 | High |
| Nov | 5 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Where is Puerto Peñasco?
Puerto Peñasco sits at 31.3°N, 113.5°W, 11 m above sea level, in Mexico. The nearest listed city is San Felipe, 128 km away.
Topography around Puerto Peñasco
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Puerto Peñasco.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Puerto Peñasco has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 55 m around an average of 7 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 122 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,234 m.
The land around Puerto Peñasco is covered by artificial surfaces (40%), bare terrain (33%) and water (21%) within 3 km, water (53%) and bare terrain (42%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (52%) and water (35%) within 80 km.
Mexico travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 / 127 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 54% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $13,889
- 2025
- Happiness
- 7.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 43%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 24.9
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.8
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 440
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Puerto Peñasco (31.3172°, -113.538°, elevation 11 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).