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Malpica, Mexico

Sinaloa · Mexico

Malpica is a small town in Sinaloa, Mexico with a population of 666. Elevation: 289 ft (88 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

666 Population 1/sq mi density
289 ft Elevation 88 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
34.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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People

Population666
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain34.9 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Population666
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Coordinates23.2536°, -106.1310°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSinaloa
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation34.9 inches (887 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Malpica

Malpica is a small town in Mexico (Sinaloa) with a population of 666. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet (88 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 21 business establishments.

Income: Malpica vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)21

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Malpica

Malpica 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.4°C / 69°F 14.4° / 26.3° 22.5
Feb 20.2°C / 68°F 14.5° / 26° 10.4
Mar 21.2°C / 70°F 15.5° / 26.9° 2.3
Apr 22.9°C / 73°F 17.5° / 28.3° 0.1
May 26.1°C / 79°F 21.1° / 31.1° 0.1
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 25.1° / 32.6° 37.3
Jul 29.6°C / 85°F 25.6° / 33.6° 152.9
Aug 29.7°C / 85°F 25.5° / 33.9° 236.1
Sep 29.3°C / 85°F 25.2° / 33.4° 255.9
Oct 28.3°C / 83°F 23.8° / 32.8° 63.7
Nov 24.9°C / 77°F 19.4° / 30.4° 33.0
Dec 21.2°C / 70°F 15.3° / 27.1° 3.5
Malpica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 34.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average76.8°F
42% above Mexico avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Area1,069.3 sq mi (2,769.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates23.2536°N, 106.1310°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.9"
8% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.33"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 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 M6.1 131 km
Apr 1, 1991 112 km SW of Barrón, Mexico M5.6 133 km
Nov 13, 2001 93 km SW of Los Pozos, Mexico M4.8 116 km
Dec 5, 2000 116 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.7 144 km
Sep 2, 1994 116 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.5 143 km
Dec 30, 2000 122 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.4 149 km
Jul 27, 1994 105 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.3 132 km
Mar 10, 2002 112 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.2 138 km
Sep 2, 1994 91 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.2 118 km
Aug 1, 1994 72 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.0 100 km
Feb 16, 2023 64 km WSW of Palmar de Cuautla, Mexico M4.0 136 km
Feb 15, 2001 107 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M3.9 134 km
Jul 27, 1994 68 km W of Mazatlán, Mexico M3.9 97 km
Dec 22, 2000 113 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M3.8 141 km
May 6, 2008 124 km SW of Mazatlán, Mexico M3.8 149 km
Jul 28, 1994 92 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M3.8 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

22 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Roslyn (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 139 km
2022 Orlene Category 2 39 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 76 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 283 km
2018 Willa Category 3 70 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 231 km
2006 Lane Category 3 101 km
2006 John Category 3 293 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 283 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 166 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 193 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 283 km
1995 Henriette Category 1 266 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 70 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 185 km
1989 Kiko Category 3 201 km
1986 Paine Category 2 287 km
1986 Roslyn Category 1 117 km
1986 Newton Category 1 213 km
1985 Waldo Category 2 171 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isabel, Isla (158 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 158 km
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
April 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
June 84°F (29°C) 1.7 in Warmest
July 83°F (28°C) 8.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in
October 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in
December 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in

Malpica has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 69°F in January to 84°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.3") and April the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Malpica

8 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
LA KAÑONA 94.3 (Escuinapa) - 94.3 FM - XHQE-FM - Megamedios Sur - Escuinapa, Sinaloa 94.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 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
LA PATRONA 570 (Escuinapa) - 570 AM - XETD-AM - Alica Medios - Escuinapa, Sinaloa 570 am, 92.5 fm MP3
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 Malpica

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Comunitario "Gral. Domingo Rubi"

Libraries in Malpica

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Antigua biblioteca0.0
Antigua biblioteca0.0

Airports Near Malpica

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Rafael Buelna International AirportMZTLarge Airport
Campo El Patole AirportSmall Airport
El Palmarito AirstripSmall Airport
El Rosario AirstripSmall Airport
Elota AirstripSmall Airport
Mazatlan Aerospace Park AirportSmall Airport
Mazfly S.C. AirportSmall Airport
San Ignacio AirportSmall 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 Malpica

What is the population of Malpica?

Malpica has a population of 666 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,069.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Malpica?

Malpica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.9 inches.

How is the job market in Malpica?

The job market in Malpica is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 21 business establishments in the area.

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