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Mazatlán, Mexico
Full City Profile
5,316
Population
24/sq mi density
4,206 ft
Elevation
1,282 meters
73°F
Avg Temperature
23°C
Mazatlán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,206 ft (1,282 m) |
| Area | 223.0 sq mi (577.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.4362°N, 99.4648°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 30 km |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 146 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 76 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 85 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 75 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 111 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 30 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 60 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 118 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 27 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 62 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 85 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (186 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 186 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 189 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 7.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 9.0 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in |
Mazatlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (0.1").