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Culiacancito, Mexico

Sinaloa · Mexico

Culiacancito is a small town in Sinaloa, Mexico with a population of 4,309. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

4,309 Population 15/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
21.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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About Culiacancito

Culiacancito is a small town located northwest of the larger city of Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico. The towns' economy and wealth is based on agriculture and livestock farming, as all 100% of the land in the district is irrigated.

People

Population4,309
Density15/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain21.9 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Population4,309
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates24.8249°, -107.5344°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSinaloa
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation21.9 inches (556 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Culiacancito

Culiacancito is a small town in Mexico (Sinaloa) with a population of 4,309. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 138 business establishments.

Income: Culiacancito vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)138

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Culiacancito

Culiacancito has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 481 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 11.5
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 19.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.5
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.2
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 8.2
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 55.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 162.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 147.8
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 49.2
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 18.4
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 7.0
Culiacancito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 296 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 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average76.1°F
41% above Mexico avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area289.1 sq mi (748.8 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates24.8249°N, 107.5344°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.9"
42% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.91"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 24, 2025.

Jun 22, 1991 101 km SW of Altata, Mexico M6.2 144 km
Jun 27, 1991 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 88 km
Apr 4, 2021 97 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.4 142 km
Aug 7, 2015 83 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.3 129 km
May 4, 2001 99 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.3 144 km
Jul 12, 2009 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico M5.1 90 km
Jan 12, 1997 94 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M5.0 134 km
Mar 16, 1990 91 km WSW of Dautillos, Mexico M4.7 137 km
Feb 28, 1993 104 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.7 148 km
Jul 12, 1990 90 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.7 134 km
Jun 11, 2013 102 km WSW of Altata, Mexico M4.6 147 km
Jul 13, 2022 84 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.5 129 km
Sep 5, 2011 20 km SW of Canelas, Mexico M4.5 85 km
Jan 6, 1998 61 km WSW of Dautillos, Mexico M4.5 107 km
Jan 14, 2004 87 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.5 131 km
Jan 17, 1991 101 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.5 149 km
Jul 14, 1994 85 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.5 131 km
Oct 26, 2009 16 km N of Badiraguato, Mexico M4.5 77 km
Feb 14, 1998 96 km WSW of Altata, Mexico M4.4 142 km
Mar 5, 2006 103 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M4.4 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Orlene Category 1 259 km
2021 Olaf Category 2 297 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 151 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 235 km
2018 Willa Category 3 290 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 47 km
2008 Norbert Category 1 265 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 260 km
2006 Lane Category 3 27 km
2006 John Category 2 248 km
2003 Marty Category 2 271 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 209 km
1998 Isis Category 1 151 km
1996 Fausto Category 1 229 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 156 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 290 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 37 km
1989 Kiko Category 3 220 km
1986 Paine Category 2 112 km
1986 Roslyn Category 1 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
May 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
June 85°F (29°C) 0.6 in
July 86°F (30°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 85°F (30°C) 5.9 in Wettest
September 85°F (29°C) 5.5 in
October 82°F (28°C) 2.7 in
November 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in

Culiacancito has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 65°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.9") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Culiacancito

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Secundaria Turno Matutino Rodrigo Rafael Vega Zazueta
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Radio Stations near Culiacancito

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
OSCAR 90.1 (La Cruz de Elota) - 90.1 FM - XHLCE-FM - La Cruz de Elota/Culiacán, Sinaloa 90.1 fm, américa AAC+ 32 kbps
RADIO FÓRMULA 88.7 (Culiacán) - 88.7 FM - XHEX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Culiacán, Sinaloa 88.7 fm, américa AAC
EXA FM 101.7 (Culiacán) - 101.7 FM - XHESA-FM - Grupo RSN - Culiacán, Sinaloa 101.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
LA COMADRE 98.5 (Culiacán) - 98.5 FM - XHCLI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Culiacán, Sinaloa 98.5 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
88.1 NRGY (Culiacán) - 88.1 FM - XHCSEB-FM - GPM (Grupo Promomedios) - Culiacán, Sinaloa 88.1 fm, américa AAC+ 32 kbps
Exa FM Culiacán - 101.7 FM - XHESA-FM - Grupo RSN - Culiacán, Sinaloa 101.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
NRGY 88.1 (Culiacán) - 88.1 FM - XHCSEB-FM - GPM (Grupo Promomedios) - Culiacán, Sinaloa 88.1 fm, classic hits AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Culiacancito

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Ciencias de Sinaloa
Centro de Ciencias de Sinaloa
El Museo de Arte de Sinaloa (MASIN)
MIA
MIA Museo Interactivo Contra Las Adicciones
Museo Regional de Sinaloa
Salón de la Fama Culiacán

Libraries in Culiacancito

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca "Profr. David Moreno Domínguez"0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca de la Facultad de Ciencias Químico Biológicas0.0
Biblioteca del Colegio de Sinaloa0.0
Biblioteca del Colegio de Sinaloa0.0
Biblioteca Héctor Melesio Cuén Ojeda0.0
Biblioteca Héctor Melesio Cuén Ojeda0.0
Biblioteca y Mapoteca0.0
Biblioteca y Mapoteca0.0
Edificio I Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in Culiacancito

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Garmendia
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Humaya
Mercado Municipal

Gas Stations in Culiacancito

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estacion de Servicio EO 4975

Breweries in Culiacancito

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma
Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma
Expendio modelo
Modelo
Modelo
Modelorama
Modelorama
Modelorama
Tecate
Tecate
Tecate
Tecate
Tecate la Sanalona
Tecate la Sanalona

Stadiums & Teams in Culiacancito

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Airports Near Culiacancito

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bachigualato Federal International AirportCULLarge Airport
Acatita AirportSmall Airport
Aero Agricola El Caimanero AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones La 300 AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones La Nanchi AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Maranatu AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Murillo AirstripSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Puerto Rico AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Sarabia AirportSmall Airport
Aeromar AirportSmall Airport
Agrícola La Fortuna AirportSmall Airport
Alizal AirportSmall Airport
Amacuable AirportSmall Airport
Babunica AirstripSmall Airport
Badiraguato AirportSmall Airport
Bamopa AirportSmall Airport
Bastantita AirstripSmall Airport
Batopito AirstripSmall Airport
Cacaraguas AirportSmall Airport
Campo Berlin AirportSmall Airport
Campo La Primavera AirportSmall Airport
Campo Montelargo AirportSmall Airport
Campo Patricia AirportSmall Airport
Campo Puerto Rico AirportSmall Airport
Campo Santa AuroraSmall Airport
Camposanto AirportSmall Airport
Capitan Birotes AirportSmall Airport
Carbonera AirportSmall Airport
Carboneras AirstripSmall Airport
Cerro La Lobera AirportSmall Airport
Chilicote AirportSmall Airport
Copalquin AirstripSmall Airport
El Bolsón AirportSmall Airport
El Castillo AirportSmall Airport
El Corazon AirportSmall Airport
El Cortijo de Guanetipa AirstripSmall Airport
El Dorado AirportSmall Airport
El Filtro AirportSmall Airport
El Gavilán AirportSmall Airport
El Laurel AirstripSmall Airport
El Limon de Copalquin AirstripSmall Airport
El Milagro de San Jose AirstripSmall Airport
El Mochomo AirportSmall Airport
El Muerto AirportSmall Airport
El Platanar AirportSmall Airport
El Potrero AitportSmall Airport
El Pozo AirportSmall Airport
El Rodeo AirportSmall Airport
El Sueño AirportSmall Airport
El Tapacal AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Culiacancito

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alfa Especialidades Médicas
Centro de Salud SSA
Centro Médico Las Quintas
Salud Digna

Churches & Religious Organizations in Culiacancito

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Apostólica de la Fe en Cristo Jesus
Iglesia Bautista
Iglesia Salon del Reino 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 Culiacancito

What is the population of Culiacancito?

Culiacancito has a population of 4,309 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 289.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Culiacancito?

Culiacancito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.9 inches.

How is the job market in Culiacancito?

The job market in Culiacancito is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 138 business establishments in the area.

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