Nogales
City in Sonora, Mexico
Overview
Nogales, Sonora is a lively border city with a unique blend of Mexican and American influences. It's known for its busy commercial life, proximity to Arizona, and colorful markets. The city attracts both cross-border shoppers and travelers interested in authentic northern Mexican culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Sonora
Population
21,261
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
31.31°, -110.94°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
38
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$951
Local Cost
$515
Local Income
$400
Cashless
40
English
25
Temperature
18.6°C
Summer Avg
27.4°C
Winter Avg
9.7°C
Record High
44.1°C
Record Low
-9.2°C
Humidity
40%
Precipitation
359 mm
Internet Speed
97 Mbps
Upload
76 Mbps
Latency
44 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
13
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NOG
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 26 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.