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Culiacán, Mexico

Full City Profile

808,416 Population 32,208/sq mi density
154 ft Elevation 47 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Culiacán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average76.8°F
42% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area25.1 sq mi (65.0 km²)
Population Density32,208/sq mi
Coordinates24.8021°N, 107.3942°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.1"
34% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.20"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 24, 2025.

Jun 27, 1991 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 98 km
Aug 7, 2015 83 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.3 139 km
Jul 12, 2009 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico M5.1 77 km
Jan 12, 1997 94 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M5.0 141 km
Mar 16, 1990 91 km WSW of Dautillos, Mexico M4.7 149 km
Jul 12, 1990 90 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.7 143 km
Oct 26, 2009 16 km N of Badiraguato, Mexico M4.5 81 km
Jul 14, 1994 85 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.5 141 km
Jul 13, 2022 84 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.5 140 km
Jan 6, 1998 61 km WSW of Dautillos, Mexico M4.5 120 km
Jan 14, 2004 87 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.5 140 km
Sep 5, 2011 20 km SW of Canelas, Mexico M4.5 72 km
Jun 26, 1991 64 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M4.3 114 km
Mar 16, 2009 50 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.2 105 km
Jul 24, 2025 8 km ENE of Culiacán, Mexico M4.2 9 km
Jul 16, 1999 34 km WSW of Costa Azul, Mexico M4.2 108 km
May 8, 2024 86 km SW of Costa Azul, Mexico M4.2 146 km
Feb 2, 2002 70 km WSW of Altata, Mexico M4.1 127 km
Sep 5, 2011 17 km E of Tamazula de Victoria, Mexico M4.1 62 km
May 30, 1993 75 km WSW of Dautillos, Mexico M4.1 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

24 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Orlene (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Orlene Category 1 249 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 141 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 246 km
2018 Willa Category 3 278 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 61 km
2008 Norbert Category 1 276 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 274 km
2006 Lane Category 3 15 km
2006 John Category 2 256 km
2003 Marty Category 2 282 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 218 km
1998 Isis Category 1 165 km
1996 Fausto Category 1 243 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 168 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 278 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 23 km
1989 Kiko Category 3 225 km
1986 Paine Category 2 126 km
1986 Roslyn Category 1 236 km
1986 Newton Category 1 218 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
May 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
June 85°F (30°C) 1.0 in
July 86°F (30°C) 5.8 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 7.2 in Wettest
September 84°F (29°C) 5.6 in
October 82°F (28°C) 2.3 in
November 74°F (24°C) 1.0 in
December 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in

Culiacán has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 66°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.2") and March the driest (0.1").

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