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El Rosario, Mexico

Sinaloa · Mexico

El Rosario is a small city in Sinaloa, Mexico with a population of 16,001. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

16,001 Population 12/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
36.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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About El Rosario

El Rosario

El Rosario is a city and its surrounding municipality in the Mexican state of Sinaloa. It stands at 22°45′00″N 105°22′16″W.

People

Population16,001
Density12/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain36.0 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Population16,001
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates22.9903°, -105.8542°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSinaloa
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation36.0 inches (914 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Rosario

El Rosario is a small city in Mexico (Sinaloa) with a population of 16,001. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 512 business establishments.

Income: El Rosario vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)512

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in El Rosario

El Rosario has an average annual temperature of 23.9°C (75°F). The hottest month is Jun (27°C), the coldest is Jan (20.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 886 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.3°C / 69°F 10.5° / 31.7° 9.1
Feb 21.1°C / 70°F 11.4° / 32.1° 11.1
Mar 22.8°C / 73°F 13.6° / 33.6° 0.4
Apr 24.4°C / 76°F 15.2° / 35.6° 1.6
May 26.1°C / 79°F 17.1° / 36° 7.0
Jun 27°C / 81°F 20.3° / 36.3° 72.9
Jul 26.1°C / 79°F 21.5° / 33.6° 175.1
Aug 25.7°C / 78°F 21.5° / 32.1° 295.7
Sep 25.3°C / 78°F 20.3° / 31.5° 182.9
Oct 24.2°C / 76°F 16.4° / 31.4° 107.2
Nov 22.5°C / 73°F 14.6° / 30.7° 15.8
Dec 20.9°C / 70°F 11.5° / 30.5° 7.0
El Rosario has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 36.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average77.8°F
44% above Mexico avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area1,383.7 sq mi (3,583.8 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates22.9903°N, 105.8542°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.57"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 16, 2023.

Nov 13, 2001 109 km SW of Barrón, Mexico M6.1 134 km
Apr 1, 1991 112 km SW of Barrón, Mexico M5.6 136 km
Nov 13, 2001 93 km SW of Los Pozos, Mexico M4.8 116 km
Sep 2, 1994 91 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.2 139 km
Aug 1, 1994 72 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.0 125 km
Feb 16, 2023 64 km WSW of Palmar de Cuautla, Mexico M4.0 113 km
Jul 27, 1994 68 km W of Mazatlán, Mexico M3.9 124 km
Jul 28, 1994 92 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M3.8 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

20 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 286 km
2022 Roslyn Category 3 106 km
2022 Orlene Category 3 27 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 117 km
2021 Nora Category 1 270 km
2018 Willa Category 4 33 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 269 km
2006 Lane Category 3 125 km
2006 John Category 3 285 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 126 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 177 km
1995 Henriette Category 1 267 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 36 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 223 km
1989 Kiko Category 2 222 km
1986 Roslyn Category 1 132 km
1986 Newton Category 1 219 km
1985 Waldo Category 2 209 km
1983 Tico Category 3 47 km
1981 Norma Category 2 87 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isabel, Isla (127 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 127 km
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
April 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
June 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in Warmest
July 84°F (29°C) 9.5 in
August 83°F (29°C) 9.6 in Wettest
September 83°F (28°C) 8.4 in
October 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in
November 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in

El Rosario has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 70°F in January to 84°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.6") and April the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near El Rosario

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KAÑONA 94.3 (Escuinapa) - 94.3 FM - XHQE-FM - Megamedios Sur - Escuinapa, Sinaloa 94.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
La patrona - 95.1 FM [Bocoyna, Chihuahua] music, news MP3 128 kbps
La Patrona (Acaponeta) - 98.1 FM - XHLH-FM - Alica Medios - Acaponeta, NA 98.1, 98.1 fm MP3
LA PATRONA 570 (Escuinapa) - 570 AM - XETD-AM - Alica Medios - Escuinapa, Sinaloa 570 am, 92.5 fm MP3

Hotels in El Rosario

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baluarte
D' Lola
Hotel Yauco
Los Arcos
San Angel

Restaurants in El Rosario

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Palapa

Cafes in El Rosario

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pananá

Dentists in El Rosario

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #4377507896
MX #4377507997

Bus Stations in El Rosario

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Autotransportes UNIDOS de Sinaloa

Gas Stations in El Rosario

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #4377408105
MX #4377408106
MX #4377517489
Pemex

Banks in El Rosario

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banorte

Airports Near El Rosario

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Rafael Buelna International AirportMZTLarge Airport
Acaponeta AirportSmall Airport
El Rosario AirstripSmall Airport
Mazatlan Aerospace Park AirportSmall Airport
Mazfly S.C. AirportSmall Airport
San Bernardino de Milpillas Chico AirstripSmall Airport
Teacapán Naval Air Station / Escuinapa National 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 Rosario

What is the population of El Rosario?

El Rosario has a population of 16,001 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 1,383.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Rosario?

El Rosario has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.0 inches.

How is the job market in El Rosario?

The job market in El Rosario is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 512 business establishments in the area.

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