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Sonoyta

seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Sonoyta is a town in Sonora, Mexico with 12,849 inhabitants, at 400 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Puerto Penasco, 89 km to the southwest. The national capital Mexico City is about 1945 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Eric Marcus Municipal Airport, 65 km away.

Also known as: Sonoita

Overview

Sonoyta is city of Sonora, Mexico — ES ciudad del estado de Sonora, México.

It is located in General Plutarco Elías Calles, Mexico–United States border, Mexico.

Established in 1694-00-00.

The population is about 11,440 (2020).

The elevation is around 387 metre.

Also known as: Sonoita

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Coat of arms

Coat of arms Escudo de General Plutarco Elías Calles Sonora.png

Basic Data

  • Country Mexico
  • Located in General Plutarco Elías Calles
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    31° 51' 48" N, 112° 51' 0" W
  • Elevation DEM: 400 m
  • Timezone America/Hermosillo
  • Time Shift GMT -7 (DST -7)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 12,849
  • Pop. Density 3,886 p/km²
  • Built-up 32.2%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Peso (MXN)
  • Phone Prefix +52

Sun & Local Time

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Alternate Names

Sonoita

Weather in Sonoyta

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sonoyta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 29.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 27.7 to 34.9 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 694 W/m2.

Temperature
29.9 C
Wind
2.8 m/s S (165 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 29.9 2.8 165 48 1,010.7 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 27.7 2.0 162 60 1,009.6 0.02 / 0.02 5 0.0 n/a
12h 34.5 4.5 178 38 1,010.1 0.00 / 0.00 50 335.8 n/a
18h 34.9 7.1 218 37 1,006.0 0.00 / 0.00 99 694.2 n/a
Tomorrow 29.9 3.0 175 48 1,007.5 0.00 / 0.00 76 26.4 n/a
30h 27.5 2.5 150 49 1,007.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
36h 35.0 8.7 185 32 1,008.5 0.00 / 0.00 9 337.7 n/a
42h 33.4 9.8 202 33 1,006.1 0.00 / 0.00 92 713.7 n/a
Tuesday 28.6 5.0 171 41 1,008.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 27.9 n/a
54h 26.0 3.1 148 70 1,009.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
60h 33.2 9.0 180 38 1,011.7 0.00 / 0.00 85 328.8 n/a
66h 31.6 8.0 202 43 1,009.1 0.04 / 0.04 60 639.2 n/a
Wednesday 28.1 3.0 162 61 1,011.1 0.00 / 0.00 26 26.5 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sonoyta?
Now 29.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 27.7 to 34.9 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 694 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sonoyta today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 28m.
What is the local time in Sonoyta?
Local time is 09:35. Time zone: America/Hermosillo (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is Sonoyta?
Sonoyta is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Sonoyta?
Population about 12,849.
What is the elevation of Sonoyta?
DEM 400 m.
Where is Sonoyta located?
It is at 31.86323, -112.85012 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sonoyta in?
It is in Mexico.

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Last updated 2025-04-15
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