El Niño Observatory
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El Niño in ChihuahuaChihuahua · Mexico

Current El Niño risk

Attention level: ModerateWarning · Extreme heatRisk zone, but no flood signal in the next 14 days

Chihuahua is inside the projected impact zone Northern & Central Mexico.

El Niño winters tend to bring drought and heat to northern and central Mexico, stressing reservoirs, agriculture and city water supplies.

Next 14 days in Chihuahua

0 of the next 14 days show a 60%+ chance of rain; 0 with heavy rain.

% is the chance of rain that day. The word shows how strong that rain should be. Tap a day for details. Feels-like temperature from the forecast, not an official heat-health warning.

Local news Chihuahua

Recent coverage that mentions your area and this season's weather risks.

Local videos Chihuahua

Recent local coverage and preparedness clips for your area.

Areas with flood history in Chihuahua

Barreales

Barreales

Neighbors reported months without water; it was cited in the Chihuahua water crisis.

Ciudad Chihuahua, zonas de alta demanda urbana

Ciudad Chihuahua, zonas de alta demanda urbana

Authorities put it on alert due to scarcity and pressure on supply.

Parral

Parral

Yellow light due to low water and severe drought impact.

San Francisco del Oro

San Francisco del Oro

Yellow light due to low water and strong drought impact.

Santa Bárbara

Santa Bárbara

Yellow light due to low water and persistent drought.

Periferia y zonas secas cercanas a la ciudad de Chihuahua

Periferia y zonas secas cercanas a la ciudad de Chihuahua

Public reports indicate recurring risk of forest fires during the dry season.

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] · Images: Google Street View. They show the street on a normal day, not during a flood. AI-generated list using web search (Perplexity Sonar) from news and public sources. Use as a starting reference, not an official risk map.

What you should do

  • Watch the feels-like temperature, not just the thermometer; humidity makes heat far more dangerous.
  • Drink water regularly, before you feel thirsty, and avoid alcohol and sugary drinks.
  • Stay in shade or a cool room during the hottest hours, roughly 11h to 16h; never leave anyone in a parked car.
  • Check on elderly neighbors, young children and outdoor workers; they are most at risk.
  • Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.

Emergency kit: what to have ready

Emergency numbers

Numbers are national defaults; some regions use local variants. Confirm with local authorities.

Official monitoring agencies

SMN / CONAGUA

National weather service

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CENAPRED

Civil defense and emergencies

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NOAA Climate Prediction Center

Global ENSO reference

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IRI, Columbia University

Global ENSO reference

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chihuahua affected by El Niño?

Yes. Chihuahua sits in the documented impact zone Northern & Central Mexico: El Niño winters tend to bring drought and heat to northern and central Mexico, stressing reservoirs, agriculture and city water supplies.

Will it rain in Chihuahua in the coming days?

The current 14-day forecast shows 0 days with a 60%+ chance of rain and 0 days with heavy rain. Probabilities update every 6 hours.

What should residents of Chihuahua do?

Watch the feels-like temperature, not just the thermometer; humidity makes heat far more dangerous. Drink water regularly, before you feel thirsty, and avoid alcohol and sugary drinks. Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.

Other cities in Mexico

Ciudad JuárezCuliacánGuadalajaraHermosilloLeónMexico CityMonterreyPueblaQuerétaroSan Luis Potosí

Data refreshes every 6 hours. Forecast: Open-Meteo. Zone risk: NOAA data and documented El Niño patterns.

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