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Los Mochis, Mexico

Sinaloa · Mexico

Los Mochis is a large city in Sinaloa, Mexico with a population of 256,613. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

256,613 Population 7,662/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
15.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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People

Population256,613
Density7,662/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain15.9 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population256,613
Population Density7,662 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates25.7910°, -108.9983°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSinaloa
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Annual Precipitation15.9 inches (404 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Los Mochis

Los Mochis is a large city in Mexico (Sinaloa) with a population of 256,613. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 89°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 112 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Income: Los Mochis vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)112

Business (County)

Restaurants19
Healthcare20
Retail18

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Los Mochis

Los Mochis has an average annual temperature of 25.7°C (78°F). The hottest month is Jun (31.5°C), the coldest is Jan (19°C). Average annual precipitation is 483 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19°C / 66°F 8.3° / 33° 7.4
Feb 19.7°C / 67°F 8.8° / 33.9° 8.7
Mar 22.1°C / 72°F 10.4° / 36.5° 2.1
Apr 25.3°C / 78°F 14.1° / 39° 1.0
May 28.3°C / 83°F 17.9° / 40.6° 4.2
Jun 31.5°C / 89°F 21.8° / 42.6° 20.8
Jul 30.9°C / 88°F 24.4° / 39.9° 109.1
Aug 30.2°C / 86°F 24.7° / 38.8° 161.9
Sep 29.3°C / 85°F 22.9° / 37.9° 93.4
Oct 27.8°C / 82°F 17.1° / 39° 47.1
Nov 23.5°C / 74°F 13.5° / 36.2° 20.9
Dec 20.4°C / 69°F 10.7° / 33.7° 6.4
Los Mochis has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 347 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 15.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average76.6°F
42% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area33.5 sq mi (86.7 km²)
Population Density7,662/sq mi
Coordinates25.7910°N, 108.9983°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.9"
58% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.86"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

234 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 17, 2025.

Sep 13, 2015 95 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico M6.7 116 km
Aug 28, 1995 95 km SW of Etchoropo, Mexico M6.6 133 km
Oct 19, 2013 98 km SW of Etchoropo, Mexico M6.6 136 km
Mar 16, 1990 72 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico M6.1 100 km
Jul 26, 2011 73 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico M6.0 93 km
Jul 3, 2009 82 km SSW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M6.0 106 km
Oct 8, 2012 74 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.9 94 km
Feb 25, 2007 94 km E of Loreto, Mexico M5.9 148 km
Mar 19, 1996 71 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.8 93 km
Jan 13, 2013 76 km W of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico M5.7 111 km
Mar 29, 2017 71 km WSW of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico M5.7 103 km
Mar 18, 1994 86 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico M5.7 112 km
Mar 12, 2011 79 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.6 105 km
May 12, 1994 63 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.6 86 km
Sep 13, 2015 99 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.6 121 km
Feb 22, 2005 66 km W of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.6 98 km
Dec 26, 1991 62 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.6 88 km
Apr 15, 2003 73 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.5 95 km
Mar 12, 2011 64 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.4 91 km
Jan 13, 2013 79 km W of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico M5.4 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Olaf Category 1 289 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 225 km
2016 Newton Category 1 261 km
2014 Odile Category 3 258 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 149 km
2008 Norbert Category 2 91 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 142 km
2006 Lane Category 3 210 km
2006 John Category 2 231 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 205 km
2003 Marty Category 1 186 km
1998 Isis Category 1 77 km
1996 Fausto Category 1 61 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 24 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 216 km
1989 Kiko Category 3 248 km
1986 Paine Category 2 87 km
1986 Newton Category 1 91 km
1985 Waldo Category 2 257 km
1982 Paul Category 2 10 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
April 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
June 86°F (30°C) 0.2 in
July 89°F (32°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 88°F (31°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 87°F (30°C) 3.5 in
October 83°F (28°C) 1.3 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in

Los Mochis has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 63°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Los Mochis

Institution Type Founded Website
Centro de Estudios Tecnológicos del Mar #13 College
COBAES College
Colegio Montessori de Los Mochis College
Facultad de Ingeniería College
Instituto Politécnico Nacional University
Instituto Tecnológico de Los Mochis University Visit →
UANEG College Visit →
Universidad Autónoma de Durango University
Universidad Autonoma de Occidente University Visit →
Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa University Visit →
Universidad Autónoma Indígena de México University
Universidad Autónoma Indígena de México - unidad Los Mochis University
Universidad Pedagógica del Estado de Sinaloa University

Schools in Los Mochis

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cuahutemoc
Jardin de Niños Fernando Montes de Oca
ESC. MARCIAL ORDOÑEZ
Colegio Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez
escuela de aviación especializada.
Preparatoria Los Mochis UAS
CeTec
Escuela Primaria Francisco Villa
CBTis #43
Instituto Superior del Noroeste
Preparatoria Federal por cooperación IMA
Colegio Mochis
Escuela Primaria Francisco I. Madero
Escuela Secundaria Técnica #2
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Radio Stations near Los Mochis

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA MEJOR 540 (Los Mochis) - 540 AM - XEHS-AM - Grupo RSN - Los Mochis, Sinaloa 90.9 fm, aquí nomás MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 98.9 (Los Mochis) - 98.9 FM - XHMPM-FM - Grupo RSN - Los Mochis, Sinaloa 98.9 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
LA INTERESANTE 88.5 (Los Mochis) - 88.5 FM - XHSIG-FM - AP Grupo Radio - Los Mochis, Sinaloa 88.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Los Mochis

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de La Cultura Conrado Espinoza
Casa de La Cultura Conrado Espinoza
Museo Del Valle del Fuerte
Museo Del Valle del Fuerte
Trapiche Museo Interactivo
Trapiche Museo Interactivo

Libraries in Los Mochis

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de San Miguel Zapotitlán0.0

Farmers Markets in Los Mochis

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadito Independencia
Mercadito Independencia
Mercado de San Miguel Zapotitlán

Hotels in Los Mochis

28 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Best Western Plus Los Mochis
Capital Urban
City Express Los Mochis
Esplendor By Wyndham Los Mochis
Fiesta Inn Los Mochis
Hotel America Centro
Hotel America Palacio
Hotel Corintios
Hotel del Valle
Hotel El Dorado
Hotel Fénix
Hotel La Jolla Los Mochis
Hotel Las Fuentes
Hotel Lorena
Hotel Lorena
Hotel Plaza Inn
Hotel Posada Los Olivos
Hotel Poseidón
Hotel Romo
Hotel Royal
Hotel Santa Anita
Hotel Santa Cruz Los Mochis
Hotel Tajmahal
Hotel Villa Cahita
ibis Los Mochis
Maxihotel Los Mochis
Motel 'El Patio'
Wyndham Garden Plaza Inn

Restaurants in Los Mochis

18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Birrieria El Gaby
Chic's
China Loa
El Farallón
El Leñador
Genaro Gomez
Gorditas don Toribio
Johnston's Restaurant
La Cabaña de Doña Chayo
La sushiza
Mariscos Baja MAr
Owen´s SteakHouse
Pan Springs
Restaurante Mochis
Sushi Arao
Tacos Jaime
The Tuna Shop
V de Vaca

Cafes in Los Mochis

15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alma Mia
Cafe 2
Cafe 3
Cafeteria
Cafeteria
Cafeteria 4
Cafeteria 5
Cafeteria FIM
Cafetería UANEG
Cafeteria1
Caffenio
Caffenio Belisario Dominguez
Caffenio Niños Heroes
Starbucks
Starbucks

Cinemas in Los Mochis

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinepolis
Cinepolis

Theatres in Los Mochis

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Ingenio

Castles in Los Mochis

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario

Dentists in Los Mochis

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Luz Dental

Bus Stations in Los Mochis

9 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auto
Azules del Noroeste
Azules del Noroeste
Bus to El Fuerte
MX #4590102191
Norte de Sinaloa
TAP
Terminal Sinaloa - El Fuerte
Tufesa Los Mochis

Gas Stations in Los Mochis

22 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ARCO Degollado
Chevron
Combustibles Velarde Espinoza
Corerepe
Gasolinera Mobil
MX #1074300394
MX #2379639898
MX #2379639899
MX #4148258290
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex 11681
Pemex 11953
Pemex 1736
Pemex 3183
Pemex 6705
Pemex 6705
Pemex 6705
Pemex 7647
Pemex 9651
Pemex 9823
Pemex1733

Banks in Los Mochis

12 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banamex
BanBajio
Banorte
BBVA Bancomer
BBVA Bancomer
BBVA Bancomer
BBVA Bancomer
BBVA México
Santander
Santander
Scotiabank
Sucursal Banamex Central de Abastos

Shopping Malls in Los Mochis

4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Country Place
Plaza fiesta Los Mochis
Plaza Paseo Los Mochis
Plaza Sendero Los Mochis

Stadiums & Teams in Los Mochis

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Centenario
Estadio Emilio Ibarra Almada

Airports Near Los Mochis

44 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Valle del Fuerte International AirportLMMMedium Airport
Aerofumigaciones California AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones La Guamuchilera AirportSmall Airport
Agricola & Ganadera Gusalo AirportSmall Airport
Camaguey-Campo Cuatro Milpas AirportSmall Airport
Camahuiroa South AirstripSmall Airport
Campo San Javier AirstripSmall Airport
Cedros AirportSmall Airport
Chicorrabias AirportSmall Airport
Chino de Los Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Concheros AirportSmall Airport
El Caimanero AirportSmall Airport
El Capitan AirportSmall Airport
El Carrizo Ahome AirportSmall Airport
El Fuerte AirportSmall Airport
El Mixteco AirstripSmall Airport
Farallon AirportSmall Airport
Guayparime Agricultural AirportSmall Airport
Guayparime II AirportSmall Airport
JBS AirportSmall Airport
JBT AirportSmall Airport
La Constancia AirportSmall Airport
La Gran China AirportSmall Airport
La Soledad AirportSmall Airport
Las Aguilas AirportSmall Airport
Las Americas AirportSmall Airport
Las Cruces AirstripSmall Airport
Los Eucaliptos AirportSmall Airport
Los Halcones AirstripSmall Airport
Los Pinitos AirportSmall Airport
Mayocoba Agricultural AirstripSmall Airport
Mochicahui AirportSmall Airport
Morgan AirstripSmall Airport
Nuevo Santa Rosa AirportSmall Airport
Palos Dulces AirportSmall Airport
Pista ElizaldeSmall Airport
Portugués de Gálvez AirportSmall Airport
Rancho BBB AirportSmall Airport
Rodríguez AirportSmall Airport
Rosales AirstripSmall Airport
Santa Maria AirportSmall Airport
Santa Paula AirportSmall Airport
Tetaroba AirstripSmall Airport
Torocobampo AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Los Mochis

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
DHL
Estafeta
Estafeta
Estafeta Centro De Distribución
FedEx
FedEx

Churches & Religious Organizations in Los Mochis

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de San Judas Tadeo
Iglesia de San Judas Tadeo
Iglesia Divina Providencia
Oasis de Gracia
Oasis de Gracia
Sagrado Corazón de Jesus
Sagrado Corazón de Jesus
Salón de los Testigos de Jehová

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mazatlan

Around Los Mochis

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 24
Hospitals 8
Pharmacies 12
Restaurants 19
Cafes 11
Bars 3
Supermarkets 18
Banks 11
Museums 2
Hotels 30
Parks 39
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 5

Things to See Near Los Mochis

4 places within 15 km

🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario
⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Cerro de la memoria
🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • Ruinas de la Casa Grande
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • La Pergola

🇲🇽 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 Los Mochis

What is the population of Los Mochis?

Los Mochis has a population of 256,613 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 7,662 people per square mile, spread across 33.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Los Mochis?

Los Mochis has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 89°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.9 inches.

How is the job market in Los Mochis?

The job market in Los Mochis is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 112 business establishments in the area, including 19 restaurants and food service locations.

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