El Recreo, Mexico
Sinaloa · Mexico
El Recreo is a small town in Sinaloa, Mexico with a population of 579. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 579 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 23.4463°, -106.5328° |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Sinaloa |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.7 inches (728 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Recreo
El Recreo is a small town in Mexico (Sinaloa) with a population of 579. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.
Climate in El Recreo
El Recreo has an average annual temperature of 25.2°C (77°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.7°C), the coldest is Feb (20.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 818 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.3°F |
| 41% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 292.7 sq mi (758.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.4463°N, 106.5328°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Isabel, Isla (190 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in |
El Recreo has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 68°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.7") and April the driest (0.0").
Radio Stations near El Recreo
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA KEBUENA 105.1 (Mazatlán) - 105.1 FM - XHERJ-FM - GPM (Grupo Promomedios) - Mazatlán, Sinaloa | 105.1 fm, américa | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| GLOBO 97.9 (Mazatlán) - 97.9 FM - XHMMS-FM - Grupo RSN - Mazatlán, Sinaloa | 97.9 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Lupe 92.1 FM Mazatlán | adult hits, baladas en español | AAC 125 kbps | |
| RADIO DISNEY 93.1 (Mazatlán) - 93.1 FM -XHMZT-FM - Grupo Siete - Mazatlán, Sinaloa | 93.1 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| MAGIA DIGITAL 88.9 (Mazatlán) - 88.9 FM - XHFIL-FM - MegaRadio - Mazatlán, Sinaloa | 88.9 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| W RADIO 104.3 (Mazatlán) - 104.3 FM - XHENX-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Mazatlán, Sinaloa | 104.3 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in El Recreo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CICMA Centro de Innovación Cultural Mazatlán | ||||
| CICMA Centro de Innovación Cultural Mazatlán | ||||
| Michael Gallery | ||||
| Michael Gallery | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico Mazatlán | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico Mazatlán | ||||
| Museo de Arte de Mazatlán | ||||
| Museo de Arte de Mazatlán | ||||
| Museo El Rincón de Pedro Infante | ||||
| Museo El Rincón de Pedro Infante | ||||
| Museo Que viva Sinaloa | ||||
| Museo Que viva Sinaloa | ||||
| Sea Shell City | ||||
| Sea Shell City |
Libraries in El Recreo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Antigua biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Ing. Manuel Bonilla | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca UAS | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Recreo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado López Mateos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal El Conchi | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Miguel Hidalgo | |||||
| OxxO |
Stadiums & Teams in El Recreo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Cancha Germán Evers | ||
| Estadio de Mazatlán | ||
| Estadio Teodoro Mariscal | ||
| Lienzo Charro | ||
| Plaza de Toros |
Airports Near El Recreo
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General Rafael Buelna International Airport | MZT | Large Airport |
| Campo El Patole Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ejidal Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ejido Pueblo Viejo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Carrizo Airstrip. | - | Small Airport |
| El Rosario Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elota Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Juan Murillo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Azoteas Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Leon's Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mazatlan Aerospace Park Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mazfly S.C. Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Ignacio Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tayoltita Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of El Recreo?
El Recreo has a population of 579 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 292.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Recreo?
El Recreo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 28.7 inches.
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