Colonia 12 de Agosto, Mexico

Full City Profile

531 Population 0/sq mi density

98 ft Elevation 30 meters

77°F Avg Temperature 25°C

Colonia 12 de Agosto 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. Annual precipitation totals 15.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)

Annual Average	76.6°F
	42% above US avg
January Average	63°F (17°C)
July Average	89°F (32°C)
Sunny Days	347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	98 ft (30 m)
Area	1,835.6 sq mi (4,754.1 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	26.2297°N, 108.9419°W
Timezone	America/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.9"

58% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.84"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

162 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 17, 2025.

Aug 28, 1995	95 km SW of Etchoropo, Mexico	M6.6	135 km
Oct 19, 2013	98 km SW of Etchoropo, Mexico	M6.6	139 km
Mar 16, 1990	72 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico	M6.1	149 km
Jul 26, 2011	73 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico	M6.0	138 km
Jul 3, 2009	82 km SSW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico	M6.0	147 km
Feb 25, 2007	94 km E of Loreto, Mexico	M5.9	148 km
Oct 8, 2012	74 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico	M5.9	138 km
Mar 19, 1996	71 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico	M5.8	142 km
Mar 29, 2017	71 km WSW of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico	M5.7	123 km
Jan 13, 2013	76 km W of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico	M5.7	122 km
Mar 12, 2011	79 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico	M5.6	144 km
May 12, 1994	63 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico	M5.6	134 km
Feb 22, 2005	66 km W of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico	M5.6	120 km
Dec 26, 1991	62 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico	M5.6	127 km
Apr 15, 2003	73 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico	M5.5	142 km
Jan 13, 2013	79 km W of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico	M5.4	129 km
Mar 12, 2011	64 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico	M5.4	129 km
Jul 28, 1997	55 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico	M5.4	120 km
Jan 18, 2001	99 km SW of Etchoropo, Mexico	M5.3	138 km
Oct 13, 2016	52 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico	M5.3	115 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Lorena (2019).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2019	Lorena	Category 1	273 km
2016	Newton	Category 1	285 km
2014	Odile	Category 3	286 km
2013	Manuel	Category 1	185 km
2008	Norbert	Category 2	55 km
2007	Henriette	Category 1	162 km
2006	Lane	Category 3	237 km
2006	John	Category 2	268 km
2003	Ignacio	Category 2	249 km
2003	Marty	Category 1	208 km
1998	Isis	Category 1	126 km
1996	Fausto	Category 1	88 km
1995	Ismael	Category 1	72 km
1993	Lidia	Category 2	244 km
1989	Kiko	Category 3	294 km
1986	Paine	Category 1	130 km
1986	Newton	Category 1	97 km
1985	Waldo	Category 1	298 km
1982	Paul	Category 2	59 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	63°F (17°C)	0.8 in	Coldest
February	66°F (19°C)	0.4 in
March	69°F (20°C)	0.2 in
April	73°F (23°C)	0.0 in	Driest
May	79°F (26°C)	0.1 in
June	87°F (31°C)	0.4 in
July	89°F (32°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	87°F (31°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
September	86°F (30°C)	3.5 in
October	82°F (28°C)	1.2 in
November	73°F (23°C)	0.8 in
December	66°F (19°C)	1.0 in

Colonia 12 de Agosto has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 63°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (0.0").

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