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Ahome, Mexico

Sinaloa · Mexico

Ahome is a small city in Sinaloa, Mexico with a population of 11,331. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

11,331 Population 6/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
15.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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About Ahome

Ahome

Ahome is a municipality on the coast of the Gulf of California in the northwestern part of the Mexican state of Sinaloa, being the westernmost municipality in Sinaloa; it is adjacent to the southern border of Sonora state. It reported 388,344 inhabitants in the 2005 census. Ahome is also the name of the second-largest community in the municipality. The municipal seat is the port city of Los Mochis, its largest community. It is a commercial corridor to the northwest of the country. It is situated on the Pacific coastal plain, at the entrance of the Gulf of California and lies in the heart of a rich agricultural region, Fort Valley. It stands at.

People

Population11,331
Density6/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain15.9 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population11,331
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates25.9199°, -109.1734°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSinaloa
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Annual Precipitation15.9 inches (404 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ahome

Ahome is a small city in Mexico (Sinaloa) with a population of 11,331. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 89°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 363 business establishments.

Income: Ahome vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)363

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Ahome

Ahome has an average annual temperature of 24.9°C (77°F). The hottest month is Aug (30.7°C), the coldest is Jan (18.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 355 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.6°C / 65°F 12.7° / 25.3° 5.3
Feb 18.6°C / 65°F 12.7° / 25.8° 4.5
Mar 20°C / 68°F 13.8° / 27.2° 2.3
Apr 22.9°C / 73°F 16.7° / 29.9° 1.6
May 26.1°C / 79°F 20.5° / 32.3° 3.1
Jun 29.4°C / 85°F 23.7° / 35.1° 19.9
Jul 30.6°C / 87°F 26.3° / 34.7° 64.2
Aug 30.7°C / 87°F 27.2° / 35.1° 92.3
Sep 30.2°C / 86°F 26.5° / 35° 75.0
Oct 28.4°C / 83°F 21.5° / 34.6° 59.6
Nov 23.5°C / 74°F 17.1° / 30.7° 21.9
Dec 20°C / 68°F 14.2° / 27.2° 5.4
Ahome has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 15.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average76.6°F
42% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area1,840.2 sq mi (4,766.1 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates25.9199°N, 109.1734°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.9"
58% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.90"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

265 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 17, 2025.

Sep 13, 2015 95 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico M6.7 121 km
Aug 28, 1995 95 km SW of Etchoropo, Mexico M6.6 113 km
Oct 19, 2013 98 km SW of Etchoropo, Mexico M6.6 116 km
Mar 16, 1990 72 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico M6.1 115 km
Jul 26, 2011 73 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico M6.0 98 km
Mar 13, 2007 85 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico M6.0 141 km
Jul 3, 2009 82 km SSW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M6.0 105 km
Feb 25, 2007 94 km E of Loreto, Mexico M5.9 127 km
Oct 8, 2012 74 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.9 97 km
Mar 19, 1996 71 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.8 103 km
Mar 29, 2017 71 km WSW of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico M5.7 88 km
Jan 13, 2013 76 km W of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico M5.7 93 km
Mar 18, 1994 86 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico M5.7 126 km
Dec 26, 1991 62 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.6 86 km
Sep 13, 2015 99 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.6 128 km
Mar 12, 2011 79 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.6 102 km
Feb 22, 2005 66 km W of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.6 85 km
May 12, 1994 63 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.6 96 km
Apr 15, 2003 73 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.5 102 km
Jul 28, 1997 55 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.4 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

20 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Olaf (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Olaf Category 1 291 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 233 km
2016 Newton Category 1 251 km
2014 Odile Category 3 251 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 172 km
2008 Norbert Category 2 68 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 128 km
2006 Lane Category 3 232 km
2006 John Category 2 227 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 208 km
2003 Marty Category 1 173 km
1998 Isis Category 1 93 km
1996 Fausto Category 1 49 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 36 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 239 km
1989 Kiko Category 3 254 km
1986 Paine Category 1 108 km
1986 Newton Category 1 75 km
1985 Waldo Category 1 279 km
1982 Paul Category 2 30 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
April 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
June 85°F (29°C) 0.2 in
July 89°F (32°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 87°F (31°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 86°F (30°C) 3.4 in
October 82°F (28°C) 1.3 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in

Ahome has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 63°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Ahome

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA MEJOR 540 (Los Mochis) - 540 AM - XEHS-AM - Grupo RSN - Los Mochis, Sinaloa 90.9 fm, aquí nomás MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 98.9 (Los Mochis) - 98.9 FM - XHMPM-FM - Grupo RSN - Los Mochis, Sinaloa 98.9 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
LA INTERESANTE 88.5 (Los Mochis) - 88.5 FM - XHSIG-FM - AP Grupo Radio - Los Mochis, Sinaloa 88.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ahome

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de La Cultura Conrado Espinoza
Casa de La Cultura Conrado Espinoza
Museo Del Valle del Fuerte
Museo Del Valle del Fuerte
Trapiche Museo Interactivo
Trapiche Museo Interactivo

Libraries in Ahome

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de San Miguel Zapotitlán0.0

Farmers Markets in Ahome

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadito Independencia
Mercadito Independencia
Mercado de San Miguel Zapotitlán

Gas Stations in Ahome

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auto Servicio La Piedrera Estacion 1742
MX #4663747867

Stadiums & Teams in Ahome

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Centenario
Estadio Emilio Ibarra Almada

Airports Near Ahome

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Valle del Fuerte International AirportLMMMedium Airport
Aerofumigaciones La Guamuchilera AirportSmall Airport
Camaguey-Campo Cuatro Milpas AirportSmall Airport
Camahuiroa North AirstripSmall Airport
Camahuiroa South AirstripSmall Airport
Cedros AirportSmall Airport
Chicorrabias AirportSmall Airport
Concheros AirportSmall Airport
El Caimanero AirportSmall Airport
El Capitan AirportSmall Airport
El Carrizo Ahome AirportSmall Airport
El Fuerte AirportSmall Airport
El Mixteco AirstripSmall Airport
Farallon AirportSmall Airport
Guayparime Agricultural AirportSmall Airport
Guayparime II AirportSmall Airport
JBT AirportSmall Airport
La Constancia AirportSmall Airport
La Gran China AirportSmall Airport
La Soledad AirportSmall Airport
Las Aguilas AirportSmall Airport
Los Eucaliptos AirportSmall Airport
Los Halcones AirstripSmall Airport
Los Pinitos AirportSmall Airport
Mayocoba Agricultural AirstripSmall Airport
Mochicahui AirportSmall Airport
Morgan AirstripSmall Airport
Nuevo Santa Rosa AirportSmall Airport
Palos Dulces AirportSmall Airport
Pista ElizaldeSmall Airport
Rodríguez AirportSmall Airport
Rosales AirstripSmall Airport
Santa Paula AirportSmall Airport
Tetaroba AirstripSmall Airport
Torocobampo AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ahome

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Salon del Reino de los Testigos de Jehova

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mazatlan

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ahome

What is the population of Ahome?

Ahome has a population of 11,331 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 1,840.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ahome?

Ahome has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 89°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.9 inches.

How is the job market in Ahome?

The job market in Ahome is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 363 business establishments in the area.

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