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Pericos, Mexico

Sinaloa · Mexico

Pericos is a small city in Sinaloa, Mexico with a population of 6,341. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,341 Population 5/sq mi density
164 ft Elevation 50 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
26.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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About Pericos

Pericos is a town situated in the Municipality of Mocorito in the Mexican state of Sinaloa. As of the 2010 census, there are 6,244 inhabitants. It is the most populated town in the municipality. Pericos is at 60 m (200 ft) of elevation. Approximately 85% of residents are catholic. And this town is known for its beauty and history

People

Population6,341
Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain26.4 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Population6,341
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Coordinates25.0809°, -107.6997°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSinaloa
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation26.4 inches (670 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pericos

Pericos is a small city in Mexico (Sinaloa) with a population of 6,341. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 203 business establishments.

Income: Pericos vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)203

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Pericos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average76.8°F
42% above Mexico avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area1,352.0 sq mi (3,501.6 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates25.0809°N, 107.6997°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"
31% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.83"
Driest Month (May) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 24, 2025.

Mar 16, 1990 72 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico M6.1 136 km
Mar 18, 1994 86 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico M5.7 146 km
Jun 27, 1991 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 97 km
Apr 4, 2021 97 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.4 150 km
Aug 7, 2015 83 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.3 136 km
Jul 12, 2009 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico M5.1 103 km
Jan 12, 1997 94 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M5.0 150 km
Jan 9, 2022 90 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico M4.7 146 km
Mar 16, 1990 91 km WSW of Dautillos, Mexico M4.7 135 km
Jul 12, 1990 90 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.7 144 km
Sep 5, 2011 20 km SW of Canelas, Mexico M4.5 100 km
Oct 26, 2009 16 km N of Badiraguato, Mexico M4.5 50 km
Jul 13, 2022 84 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.5 137 km
Jan 14, 2004 87 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.5 142 km
Jan 6, 1998 61 km WSW of Dautillos, Mexico M4.5 106 km
Jul 14, 1994 85 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.5 137 km
Feb 14, 1998 96 km WSW of Altata, Mexico M4.4 146 km
Jun 26, 1991 64 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M4.3 119 km
May 18, 2017 100 km WSW of Dautillos, Mexico M4.3 142 km
Jan 11, 2022 79 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico M4.3 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

22 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Orlene (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Orlene Category 1 292 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 184 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 238 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 44 km
2008 Norbert Category 1 233 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 248 km
2006 Lane Category 3 59 km
2006 John Category 2 259 km
2003 Marty Category 2 268 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 216 km
1998 Isis Category 1 131 km
1996 Fausto Category 1 203 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 143 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 66 km
1989 Kiko Category 3 235 km
1986 Paine Category 2 91 km
1986 Roslyn Category 1 272 km
1986 Newton Category 1 204 km
1985 Waldo Category 2 142 km
1983 Tico Category 2 281 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
April 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
May 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
June 86°F (30°C) 0.8 in
July 86°F (30°C) 5.9 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 7.8 in Wettest
September 84°F (29°C) 5.8 in
October 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in
November 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in
December 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in

Pericos has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 66°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.8") and May the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Pericos

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
OSCAR 90.1 (La Cruz de Elota) - 90.1 FM - XHLCE-FM - La Cruz de Elota/Culiacán, Sinaloa 90.1 fm, américa AAC+ 32 kbps
LA JL 99.3 (Guamúchil) - 99.3 FM - XHJL-FM - Grupo Chávez Radio - Guamúchil, Sinaloa 99.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
RADIO FÓRMULA 88.7 (Culiacán) - 88.7 FM - XHEX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Culiacán, Sinaloa 88.7 fm, américa AAC
LA MAXI 92.1 (Guamúchil) - 92.1 FM - XHGML-FM - Grupo Chávez Radio - Guamúchil, Sinaloa 92.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 101.7 (Culiacán) - 101.7 FM - XHESA-FM - Grupo RSN - Culiacán, Sinaloa 101.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
LA COMADRE 98.5 (Culiacán) - 98.5 FM - XHCLI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Culiacán, Sinaloa 98.5 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
VIBRA RADIO 95.1 (Guamúchil) - 95.1 FM - XHCCCI-FM - Grupo Vibra Medios - Guamúchil, Sinaloa 95.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
88.1 NRGY (Culiacán) - 88.1 FM - XHCSEB-FM - GPM (Grupo Promomedios) - Culiacán, Sinaloa 88.1 fm, américa AAC+ 32 kbps
Exa FM Culiacán - 101.7 FM - XHESA-FM - Grupo RSN - Culiacán, Sinaloa 101.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
NRGY 88.1 (Culiacán) - 88.1 FM - XHCSEB-FM - GPM (Grupo Promomedios) - Culiacán, Sinaloa 88.1 fm, classic hits AAC+ 32 kbps

Airports Near Pericos

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bachigualato Federal International AirportCULLarge Airport
Acatita Airport-Small Airport
Aero Agricola El Caimanero Airport-Small Airport
Aerofumigaciones California Airport-Small Airport
Aerofumigaciones La 300 Airport-Small Airport
Aerofumigaciones La Nanchi Airport-Small Airport
Aerofumigaciones Maranatu Airport-Small Airport
Aerofumigaciones Murillo Airstrip-Small Airport
Aerofumigaciones Puerto Rico Airport-Small Airport
Aerofumigaciones Sarabia Airport-Small Airport
Aeromar Airport-Small Airport
Agricola & Ganadera Gusalo Airport-Small Airport
Agrícola La Fortuna Airport-Small Airport
Babunica Airstrip-Small Airport
Bacubirito Airport-Small Airport
Badiraguato Airport-Small Airport
Bamopa Airport-Small Airport
Bastantita Airstrip-Small Airport
Batopito Airstrip-Small Airport
Cacaraguas Airport-Small Airport
Campo Berlin Airport-Small Airport
Campo La Primavera Airport-Small Airport
Campo Montelargo Airport-Small Airport
Campo Patricia Airport-Small Airport
Campo Puerto Rico Airport-Small Airport
Campo San Javier Airstrip-Small Airport
Campo Santa Aurora-Small Airport
Camposanto Airport-Small Airport
Capitan Birotes Airport-Small Airport
Carbonera Airport-Small Airport
Carboneras Airstrip-Small Airport
Chilicote Airport-Small Airport
Chino de Los Lopez Airport-Small Airport
Copalquin Airstrip-Small Airport
El Bolsón Airport-Small Airport
El Caimanero Airport-Small Airport
El Castillo Airport-Small Airport
El Corazon Airport-Small Airport
El Cortijo de Guanetipa Airstrip-Small Airport
El Filtro Airport-Small Airport
El Gavilán Airport-Small Airport
El Guayabo Airstrip-Small Airport
El Limon de Badiraguato Airstrip-Small Airport
El Limon de Copalquin Airstrip-Small Airport
El Milagro de San Jose Airstrip-Small Airport
El Mochomo Airport-Small Airport
El Muerto Airport-Small Airport
El Platanar Airport-Small Airport
El Potrero Aitport-Small Airport
El Pozo Airport-Small 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 Pericos

What is the population of Pericos?

Pericos has a population of 6,341 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 1,352.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pericos?

Pericos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.4 inches.

How is the job market in Pericos?

The job market in Pericos is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 203 business establishments in the area.

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