Altar, Sonora facts for kids
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Altar
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 Altar, Sonora
Location in Sonora
Altar, Sonora
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Sonora |
| Municipality | Altar Municipality |
| Founded | 1775 |
| Elevation | 420 m (1,380 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,927 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Pacific (US Mountain)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (No DST) |
Altar (which is called Wawuk in the O'odham language) is a small city in the Mexican state of Sonora. It is the main town of the Altar Municipality.
Altar is located in the northwest part of Sonora. Its exact location is at 30°42′49″N 111°50′07″W.
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About Altar: A Small City in Sonora
Altar is a small city in Mexico. It is an important place in the state of Sonora. The city is known for being the center of the Altar Municipality.
In 2010, about 7,927 people lived in Altar. The city was founded a long time ago, in 1775.
Where is Altar Located?
Altar is found in the northwest part of the state of Sonora. It is an important stop on Federal Highway 2. This highway connects Mexicali to Hermosillo.
The city is about 420 meters (1,378 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite high up!
What's the Weather Like in Altar?
Altar has a desert climate. This means it gets very hot and dry. Summers are extremely hot, and winters are mild.
Temperature Extremes
The hottest temperature ever recorded in Altar was 47.8°C (118°F). This happened in June and July. The coldest temperature recorded was -10.0°C (14°F) in January.
Average Temperatures
- In summer (June-August), the average high temperature is around 39-40°C (102-104°F).
- In winter (December-February), the average high temperature is around 21-24°C (70-75°F).
- The average yearly temperature is about 22.1°C (71.8°F).
Rainfall and Humidity
Altar does not get much rain. Most of the rain falls in July and August. This is when the region experiences its monsoon season.
- The average yearly rainfall is about 326.6 mm (12.86 inches).
- The air is usually quite dry, especially in spring and early summer.
Sunshine in Altar
Altar gets a lot of sunshine throughout the year. It has many clear, sunny days. This is typical for a desert area.
| Climate data for Altar, Sonora (1951–2010) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 33.0 (91.4) |
36.8 (98.2) |
39.5 (103.1) |
43.0 (109.4) |
46.6 (115.9) |
47.8 (118.0) |
47.8 (118.0) |
47.2 (117.0) |
45.6 (114.1) |
45.5 (113.9) |
46.5 (115.7) |
40.5 (104.9) |
47.8 (118.0) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 21.7 (71.1) |
24.1 (75.4) |
26.6 (79.9) |
31.0 (87.8) |
35.7 (96.3) |
40.5 (104.9) |
40.4 (104.7) |
39.3 (102.7) |
37.8 (100.0) |
32.8 (91.0) |
26.4 (79.5) |
21.5 (70.7) |
31.5 (88.7) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 12.6 (54.7) |
14.5 (58.1) |
17.0 (62.6) |
20.5 (68.9) |
25.1 (77.2) |
30.0 (86.0) |
32.1 (89.8) |
31.3 (88.3) |
29.1 (84.4) |
23.4 (74.1) |
17.2 (63.0) |
12.8 (55.0) |
22.1 (71.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 3.7 (38.7) |
5.0 (41.0) |
7.3 (45.1) |
10.2 (50.4) |
14.4 (57.9) |
19.5 (67.1) |
23.8 (74.8) |
23.3 (73.9) |
20.4 (68.7) |
14.0 (57.2) |
7.9 (46.2) |
4.2 (39.6) |
12.8 (55.0) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −10.0 (14.0) |
−7.0 (19.4) |
−6.0 (21.2) |
−1.2 (29.8) |
2.0 (35.6) |
4.0 (39.2) |
10.0 (50.0) |
12.0 (53.6) |
7.0 (44.6) |
0.0 (32.0) |
−4.0 (24.8) |
−8.0 (17.6) |
−10.0 (14.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 22.6 (0.89) |
20.1 (0.79) |
18.5 (0.73) |
6.0 (0.24) |
5.0 (0.20) |
7.4 (0.29) |
70.1 (2.76) |
82.6 (3.25) |
30.8 (1.21) |
23.9 (0.94) |
10.0 (0.39) |
29.6 (1.17) |
326.6 (12.86) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 3.1 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 3.5 | 2.0 | 1.6 | 3.1 | 32.9 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 64 | 62 | 57 | 50 | 47 | 43 | 52 | 58 | 55 | 56 | 61 | 68 | 56 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 237 | 227 | 300 | 326 | 369 | 369 | 333 | 290 | 301 | 296 | 253 | 232 | 3,533 |
| Source 1: Servicio Meteorologico Nacional (humidity 1981–2000) | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Deutscher Wetterdienst (sun, 1961–1990) | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Altar (Sonora) para niños
