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Sonora, Mexico

Pótam

Pótam is a small town in Sonora, Mexico. It has a population of about 7,044 (2020). The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now32°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population7,044
Local time10:01
27.63° N, 110.42° WElevation 11 mUTC−7 · Mexican Pacific Standard Time
Postal code85513
The year in Pótamweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec53October
October: high / low36° / 17°
Rain this month15mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Pótam at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month39°C

Average high in July

Coolest month8°C

Average low in December

Wettest monthJuly

68 mm of rain

Driest monthMay

0 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 71 km

Weather in Pótam

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
32°C

Cloudy · wind 12 km/h · humidity 53%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct37°23°
Fri23 Oct35°20°
Sat24 Oct34°18°
Sun25 Oct35°17°
Mon26 Oct36°18°
Tue27 Oct36°17°
Wed28 Oct36°19°
Thu29 Oct37°19°
Fri30 Oct37°20°

When to go to Pótam

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score908875665645242433537190
High27°27°30°33°36°38°39°39°38°36°31°27°
Low7°8°10°12°14°19°24°24°23°17°12°8°
Rain (mm)18134204689281151322
Wet days112016201911211

What's on in Pótam

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Pótam

All monuments

Nature around Pótam

Nature in Mexico

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Pótam

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Pótam

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.7San Ignacio Río Muerto 97 km ↙1988 · 103 km
6.5San Ignacio Río Muerto 95 km ↙1971 · 103 km
6.4Loreto 97 km ↗2003 · 120 km
6.3Loreto 75 km ↗1958 · 128 km

Towns and villages around Pótam

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Postal code

85513

Places near Pótam

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pótam?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pótam.
What is the hottest month in Pótam?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 39°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Pótam?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pótam?
July is the wettest month with about 68 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.
What is the postal code of Pótam?
The postal code of Pótam is 85513.