Potam
City in Sonora, Mexico
Overview
Potam is a small, lively town in Sonora, Mexico, known for its Yaqui heritage, peaceful streets, and welcoming locals. While life here is quiet, visitors can discover unique traditions and beautiful rural surroundings.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Sonora
Population
7,044
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
27.63°, -110.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
41
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
48
Food Safety
52
Monthly Cost
$743
Local Cost
$450
Local Income
$320
Cashless
18
English
20
Temperature
24.2°C
Summer Avg
29.9°C
Winter Avg
18.1°C
Record High
37.4°C
Record Low
4.9°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
304 mm
Internet Speed
57 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 55/100.