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El Mezquite, Mexico

Sinaloa · Mexico

El Mezquite is a small town in Sinaloa, Mexico with a population of 621. Elevation: 761 ft (232 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

621 Population 698/sq mi density
761 ft Elevation 232 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
29.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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People

Population621
Density698/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain29.0 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Population621
Population Density698 / sq mi
Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Coordinates25.6109°, -107.8720°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSinaloa
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation29.0 inches (737 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Mezquite

El Mezquite is a small town in Mexico (Sinaloa) with a population of 621. The city sits at an elevation of 761 feet (232 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 20 business establishments.

Income: El Mezquite vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Mezquite has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 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 29.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 761 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average76.3°F
41% above Mexico avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density698/sq mi
Coordinates25.6109°N, 107.8720°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.0"
24% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.27"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 24, 2025.

Mar 16, 1990 72 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico M6.1 141 km
Jun 27, 1991 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 144 km
Jul 12, 2009 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico M5.1 136 km
Jan 6, 1998 61 km WSW of Dautillos, Mexico M4.5 140 km
Sep 5, 2011 20 km SW of Canelas, Mexico M4.5 134 km
Oct 26, 2009 16 km N of Badiraguato, Mexico M4.5 33 km
Mar 12, 2011 61 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M4.3 148 km
Jan 11, 2022 79 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico M4.3 150 km
May 12, 1994 54 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M4.2 149 km
Jul 16, 1999 34 km WSW of Costa Azul, Mexico M4.2 92 km
May 8, 2024 86 km SW of Costa Azul, Mexico M4.2 145 km
Jul 24, 2025 8 km ENE of Culiacán, Mexico M4.2 105 km
Mar 6, 2004 75 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico M4.2 149 km
Sep 22, 2000 25 km S of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M4.2 146 km
Sep 5, 2011 17 km E of Tamazula de Victoria, Mexico M4.1 131 km
Jul 17, 2009 20 km NNW of Sanalona, Mexico M4.1 98 km
Dec 8, 1995 56 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico M4.0 127 km
Oct 27, 2001 74 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico M4.0 148 km
Apr 7, 1999 63 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico M3.9 131 km
Aug 10, 2001 55 km WSW of Altata, Mexico M3.9 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Pamela Category 1 243 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 269 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 91 km
2008 Norbert Category 2 175 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 251 km
2006 Lane Category 3 117 km
2006 John Category 2 287 km
2003 Marty Category 2 269 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 248 km
1998 Isis Category 1 127 km
1996 Fausto Category 1 174 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 123 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 122 km
1989 Kiko Category 3 275 km
1986 Paine Category 2 93 km
1986 Newton Category 1 204 km
1985 Waldo Category 2 202 km
1982 Paul Category 2 114 km
1981 Norma Category 2 254 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
April 74°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 80°F (26°C) 0.2 in
June 86°F (30°C) 1.3 in Warmest
July 85°F (29°C) 7.4 in
August 84°F (29°C) 8.3 in Wettest
September 83°F (28°C) 5.9 in
October 80°F (27°C) 1.8 in
November 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in
December 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in

El Mezquite has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 66°F in January to 86°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.3") and April the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near El Mezquite

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA JL 99.3 (Guamúchil) - 99.3 FM - XHJL-FM - Grupo Chávez Radio - Guamúchil, Sinaloa 99.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LA MAXI 92.1 (Guamúchil) - 92.1 FM - XHGML-FM - Grupo Chávez Radio - Guamúchil, Sinaloa 92.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
VIBRA RADIO 95.1 (Guamúchil) - 95.1 FM - XHCCCI-FM - Grupo Vibra Medios - Guamúchil, Sinaloa 95.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps

Museums in El Mezquite

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Pedro Infante
Pedro Infante
Pedro Infante

Farmers Markets in El Mezquite

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Stadiums & Teams in El Mezquite

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Airports Near El Mezquite

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Acatita AirportSmall Airport
Aero Agricola El Caimanero AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones California AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones La 300 AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones La Nanchi AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Sarabia AirportSmall Airport
Agricola & Ganadera Gusalo AirportSmall Airport
Alicitos de Olivas AirstripSmall Airport
Babunica AirstripSmall Airport
Bacubirito AirportSmall Airport
Badiraguato AirportSmall Airport
Bamopa AirportSmall Airport
Batopito AirstripSmall Airport
Bazonopita de Abajo AirportSmall Airport
Cabrera AirstripSmall Airport
Cacaraguas AirportSmall Airport
Calabacitas AirstripSmall Airport
Camaguey-Campo Cuatro Milpas AirportSmall Airport
Campo Montelargo AirportSmall Airport
Campo San Javier AirstripSmall Airport
Chicorrabias AirportSmall Airport
Chilicote AirportSmall Airport
Chino de Los Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Cienega de Araujo AirportSmall Airport
Cienega de Silva AirportSmall Airport
Cinco Llagas AirportSmall Airport
El Caimanero AirportSmall Airport
El Cajoncito AirportSmall Airport
El Capitan AirportSmall Airport
El Corral Falso AirstripSmall Airport
El Cortijo de Guanetipa AirstripSmall Airport
El Guayabo AirstripSmall Airport
El Jacal AirstripSmall Airport
El Limon de Badiraguato AirstripSmall Airport
El Mochomo AirportSmall Airport
El Palmito AirstripSmall Airport
El Pinal AirstripSmall Airport
El Pozo AirportSmall Airport
El Puerto AirstripSmall Airport
El Roble Gordo AirstripSmall Airport
El Rodeo AirportSmall Airport
El Tigre AirstripSmall Airport
El Vallado AirportSmall Airport
Encinitos AirportSmall Airport
Fumigaciones Aereas Perez AirportSmall Airport
Guamúchil Evora AirportSmall Airport
Guamúchil Regional AirportSmall Airport
Huixiopa AirstripSmall Airport
Huixiopa de La Loma Colorada AirportSmall Airport
JBS AirportSmall Airport

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 El Mezquite

What is the population of El Mezquite?

El Mezquite has a population of 621 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 698 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Mezquite?

El Mezquite has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.0 inches.

How is the job market in El Mezquite?

The job market in El Mezquite is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 20 business establishments in the area.

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