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El Potrero de Sataya, Mexico

Sinaloa · Mexico

El Potrero de Sataya is a small town in Sinaloa, Mexico with a population of 1,351. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,351 Population 259/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
19.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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People

Population1,351
Density259/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain19.2 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population1,351
Population Density259 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates24.6900°, -107.7092°
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 Potrero de Sataya

El Potrero de Sataya is a small town in Mexico (Sinaloa) with a population of 1,351. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 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 43 business establishments.

Income: El Potrero de Sataya vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)43

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in El Potrero de Sataya

El Potrero de Sataya 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
El Potrero de Sataya 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 43 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

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²)
Population Density259/sq mi
Coordinates24.6900°N, 107.7092°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.2"
49% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.39"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

124 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 M6.2 121 km
Mar 16, 1990 72 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico M6.1 136 km
Mar 18, 1994 86 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico M5.7 142 km
Jun 5, 2005 114 km SW of Las Arenitas, Mexico M5.6 131 km
Jun 27, 1991 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 64 km
Oct 5, 2012 109 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.5 148 km
Jan 5, 2009 87 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.5 145 km
Jul 7, 1998 112 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 129 km
Oct 30, 2001 84 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.4 145 km
Apr 4, 2021 97 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.4 119 km
Jul 25, 2021 99 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.4 132 km
Jul 16, 1999 91 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.3 144 km
Aug 7, 2015 83 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.3 105 km
Apr 16, 2012 89 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.3 137 km
Oct 25, 1990 92 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.3 140 km
May 4, 2001 99 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.3 121 km
Jul 17, 2007 109 km SSW of El Progreso, Mexico M5.3 140 km
Aug 7, 2015 86 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.3 140 km
Apr 13, 2023 81 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.3 145 km
Aug 7, 2015 93 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.2 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Orlene Category 1 258 km
2021 Olaf Category 2 274 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 150 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 212 km
2018 Willa Category 3 293 km
2014 Odile Category 3 288 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 32 km
2008 Norbert Category 1 266 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 241 km
2006 Lane Category 3 41 km
2006 John Category 3 225 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 186 km
2003 Marty Category 2 248 km
1998 Isis Category 1 138 km
1996 Fausto Category 1 221 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 135 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 293 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 39 km
1989 Kiko Category 3 199 km
1986 Paine Category 2 101 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 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
May 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
June 84°F (29°C) 0.4 in
July 86°F (30°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 85°F (30°C) 5.0 in
September 85°F (29°C) 5.4 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in
November 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in

El Potrero de Sataya has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 66°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.4") and March the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near El Potrero de Sataya

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 Potrero de Sataya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Hidalgo

Breweries in El Potrero de Sataya

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tecate

Airports Near El Potrero de Sataya

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
Badiraguato 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
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 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
Guamúchil Evora AirportSmall Airport
Guamúchil Regional AirportSmall Airport
Herradura de La Villita AirportSmall Airport
Huerta Caimanero AirportSmall Airport
Jose Galindo Ruiz AirportSmall Airport
Jova Agrícola AirportSmall Airport
La Campanera 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 Potrero de Sataya

What is the population of El Potrero de Sataya?

El Potrero de Sataya has a population of 1,351 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 259 people per square mile, spread across 5.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Potrero de Sataya?

El Potrero de Sataya 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 Potrero de Sataya?

The job market in El Potrero de Sataya is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 43 business establishments in the area.

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