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El Molino, Mexico

Sinaloa · Mexico

El Molino is a small town in Sinaloa, Mexico with a population of 1,215. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,215 Population 1/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
19.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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About El Molino

El Molino

El Molino Viejo, also known as The Old Mill, is a former grist mill in the San Rafael Hills of present-day San Marino, California, United States, and was built in 1816 by Father José María de Zalvidea from the Mission San Gabriel Arcángel. It is the oldest commercial building in Southern California, and was one of the first ten sites in Los Angeles County to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places, receiving the recognition in 1971. The Old Mill has also been designated as a California Historical Landmark.

People

Population1,215
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain19.2 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population1,215
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates24.5706°, -107.6655°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSinaloa
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation19.2 inches (488 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Molino

El Molino is a small town in Mexico (Sinaloa) with a population of 1,215. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 39 business establishments.

Income: El Molino vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)39

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Molino 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 356 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 19.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average76.7°F
42% above Mexico avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area1,059.5 sq mi (2,744.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates24.5706°N, 107.6655°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.2"
49% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.35"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

129 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 M6.2 116 km
Mar 16, 1990 72 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico M6.1 143 km
Mar 18, 1994 86 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico M5.7 148 km
Jun 5, 2005 114 km SW of Las Arenitas, Mexico M5.6 122 km
Oct 5, 2012 109 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.5 140 km
Jul 7, 1998 112 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 121 km
Jun 27, 1991 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 62 km
Jan 5, 2009 87 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.5 140 km
Oct 30, 2001 84 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.4 144 km
Apr 4, 2021 97 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.4 116 km
Jul 25, 2021 99 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.4 127 km
Oct 25, 1990 92 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.3 135 km
Apr 16, 2012 89 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.3 133 km
Jul 16, 1999 91 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.3 138 km
Jul 17, 2007 109 km SSW of El Progreso, Mexico M5.3 144 km
Aug 7, 2015 86 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.3 138 km
Aug 7, 2015 83 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.3 102 km
May 4, 2001 99 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.3 118 km
Apr 13, 2023 81 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.3 143 km
Jan 21, 2025 134 km ESE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.3 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

29 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Norma (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Norma Category 2 297 km
2022 Orlene Category 1 245 km
2021 Olaf Category 2 266 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 138 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 210 km
2018 Willa Category 3 281 km
2014 Odile Category 3 285 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 42 km
2008 Norbert Category 1 279 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 242 km
2006 Lane Category 3 40 km
2006 John Category 3 218 km
2003 Marty Category 2 247 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 180 km
1999 Greg Category 1 297 km
1998 Isis Category 1 145 km
1996 Fausto Category 1 231 km
1995 Henriette Category 2 297 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 136 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 281 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 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
March 69°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
May 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
June 84°F (29°C) 0.6 in
July 86°F (30°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 5.3 in
September 85°F (29°C) 5.4 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 2.7 in
November 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in

El Molino has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 66°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.4") and March the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near El Molino

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

Farmers Markets in El Molino

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Humaya

Breweries in El Molino

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma
Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma
Expendio modelo
Tecate

Airports Near El Molino

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
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
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 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
Fumigaciones Aereas Perez AirportSmall Airport
Gatos Bravos AirportSmall Airport
Herradura de La Villita AirportSmall Airport
Huerta Caimanero AirportSmall Airport
Jose Galindo Ruiz AirportSmall Airport
Jova Agrícola AirportSmall Airport
Juan Murillo AirportSmall Airport
La Campanera AirportSmall Airport
La Huerta Godoy 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 Molino

What is the population of El Molino?

El Molino has a population of 1,215 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,059.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Molino?

El Molino has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.2 inches.

How is the job market in El Molino?

The job market in El Molino is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 39 business establishments in the area.

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