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Potrerillo del Norote, Mexico

Sinaloa · Mexico

Potrerillo del Norote is a small town in Sinaloa, Mexico with a population of 1,541. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,541 Population 2/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
28.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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People

Population1,541
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.7%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain28.8 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population1,541
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates24.0209°, -106.9739°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSinaloa
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation28.8 inches (731 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Potrerillo del Norote

Potrerillo del Norote is a small town in Mexico (Sinaloa) with a population of 1,541. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 49 business establishments.

Income: Potrerillo del Norote vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)49

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Potrerillo del Norote has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average77.6°F
44% above Mexico avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area816.3 sq mi (2,114.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates24.0209°N, 106.9739°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.99"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 24, 2025.

Jun 5, 2005 114 km SW of Las Arenitas, Mexico M5.6 147 km
Jul 7, 1998 112 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 149 km
Jun 27, 1991 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 133 km
Jul 12, 2009 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico M5.1 118 km
Jan 12, 1997 94 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M5.0 139 km
Dec 5, 2000 116 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.7 135 km
Sep 5, 2011 20 km SW of Canelas, Mexico M4.5 113 km
Sep 2, 1994 116 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.5 146 km
Aug 10, 1998 142 km SW of Empaque Tarriba, Mexico M4.4 148 km
Dec 30, 2000 122 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.4 149 km
Jul 27, 1994 105 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.3 144 km
Jun 26, 1991 64 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M4.3 130 km
Sep 2, 1994 91 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.2 130 km
Jul 24, 2025 8 km ENE of Culiacán, Mexico M4.2 94 km
Jan 13, 1999 117 km SW of Empaque Tarriba, Mexico M4.2 124 km
Mar 16, 2009 50 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.2 136 km
Jul 17, 2009 20 km NNW of Sanalona, Mexico M4.1 109 km
Jul 15, 1991 86 km SSW of Las Aguamitas, Mexico M4.1 127 km
Sep 5, 2011 17 km E of Tamazula de Victoria, Mexico M4.1 104 km
Aug 1, 1994 72 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.0 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 249 km
2022 Orlene Category 2 153 km
2021 Olaf Category 2 275 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 45 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 244 km
2018 Willa Category 3 188 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 125 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 287 km
2006 Lane Category 3 23 km
2006 John Category 3 241 km
2003 Marty Category 2 300 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 212 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 287 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 271 km
1998 Isis Category 1 225 km
1995 Henriette Category 2 277 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 204 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 188 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 68 km
1989 Kiko Category 3 177 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
April 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
May 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 85°F (29°C) 1.5 in
July 85°F (30°C) 6.2 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 8.0 in Wettest
September 84°F (29°C) 6.2 in
October 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in
November 76°F (24°C) 1.4 in
December 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in

Potrerillo del Norote has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 69°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.0") and May the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Potrerillo del Norote

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Preparatoria UAS Potrerillos
Primaria Amado Nervo
Secundaria Tecnica
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Museums in Potrerillo del Norote

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
museo la cruz
museo la cruz

Stadiums & Teams in Potrerillo del Norote

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Airports Near Potrerillo del Norote

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bachigualato Federal International AirportCULLarge Airport
Aerofumigaciones Maranatu AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Murillo AirstripSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Puerto Rico AirportSmall Airport
Aeromar AirportSmall Airport
Amaculi AirstripSmall Airport
Bayosa AirstripSmall Airport
Campo El Patole AirportSmall Airport
Campo La Primavera AirportSmall Airport
Campo Patricia AirportSmall Airport
Campo Puerto Rico AirportSmall Airport
Campo Santa AuroraSmall Airport
Camposanto AirportSmall Airport
Carbonera AirportSmall Airport
Carboneras AirstripSmall Airport
Cienega de Los Beltrán AirstripSmall Airport
Cosalá AirportSmall Airport
Ejidal AirstripSmall Airport
El Carrizo de La Petaca AirstripSmall Airport
El Castillo AirportSmall Airport
El Corazon AirportSmall Airport
El Dorado AirportSmall Airport
El Igualamo AirportSmall Airport
El Limon de Los Peña AirstripSmall Airport
El Milagro de San Jose AirstripSmall Airport
El Rodeo AirstripSmall Airport
El Sueño AirportSmall Airport
El Tapacal AirportSmall Airport
El Verano AirportSmall Airport
El Zapatero AirstripSmall Airport
Elota AirstripSmall Airport
Gatos Bravos AirportSmall Airport
Huerta Caimanero AirportSmall Airport
Jose Galindo Ruiz AirportSmall Airport
Juan Murillo AirportSmall Airport
La Lagunita AirstripSmall Airport
La Luna AirportSmall Airport
La Michoacana AirportSmall Airport
La Panza AirportSmall Airport
La Pequeña Joya AirportSmall Airport
La Perla AirportSmall Airport
Lagarto AirportSmall Airport
Las Ilusiones AirportSmall Airport
Las Trancas AirstripSmall Airport
Leon's AirstripSmall Airport
Los Mangos AirportSmall Airport
Los Remedios AirstripSmall Airport
Los Remedios East AirstripSmall Airport
Mazatlan Aerospace Park AirportSmall Airport
Medina AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Potrerillo del Norote

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Manantial de Vida

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 Potrerillo del Norote

What is the population of Potrerillo del Norote?

Potrerillo del Norote has a population of 1,541 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 816.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Potrerillo del Norote?

Potrerillo del Norote has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.8 inches.

How is the job market in Potrerillo del Norote?

The job market in Potrerillo del Norote is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 49 business establishments in the area.

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