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El Niño Observatory Monitored cities Sonora Hermosillo

El Niño in HermosilloSonora · Mexico

Current El Niño risk

Attention level: ModerateWarning · Drought / heat / fire riskDrought-prone zone; the rain in this forecast eases short-term pressure

Hermosillo 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 Hermosillo

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.

Areas with drought and water-shortage history in Hermosillo

Centro de Hermosillo

Centro de Hermosillo

Neighbors reported water rationing and up to four days without water since 2024-2025

Colonias del norte de Hermosillo

Colonias del norte de Hermosillo

Reports of irregular supply and recurring cuts due to drought and network failures

Sector poniente de Hermosillo

Sector poniente de Hermosillo

Works and valve closures caused water shortages in several neighborhoods

Sector oriente bajo de Hermosillo

Sector oriente bajo de Hermosillo

Low pressure and intermittency due to electrical failures in supply wells

Mesa del Seri

Mesa del Seri

Wells out of operation due to electrical variations; affects supply during drought

Área periurbana y zona de interfase al sur y poniente

Área periurbana y zona de interfase al sur y poniente

High recurrence of drought and 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

  • Store drinking water and cut non-essential use now, before restrictions arrive.
  • Never burn waste or vegetation: fire risk is sharply elevated in dry spells.
  • If you depend on agriculture, plan for reduced rainfall this season.
  • Watch for water-rationing announcements from your utility.
  • 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 Hermosillo affected by El Niño?

Yes. Hermosillo 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 Hermosillo 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 Hermosillo do?

Store drinking water and cut non-essential use now, before restrictions arrive. Never burn waste or vegetation: fire risk is sharply elevated in dry spells. Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.

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

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