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Quilá, Mexico

Sinaloa · Mexico

Quilá is a small city in Sinaloa, Mexico with a population of 5,793. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,793 Population 2,107/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
24.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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People

Population5,793
Density2,107/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain24.4 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Population5,793
Population Density2,107 / sq mi
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Coordinates24.4227°, -107.2214°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSinaloa
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation24.4 inches (620 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Quilá

Quilá is a small city in Mexico (Sinaloa) with a population of 5,793. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 185 business establishments.

Income: Quilá vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)185

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Quilá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 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 24.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average76.6°F
42% above Mexico avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density2,107/sq mi
Coordinates24.4227°N, 107.2214°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.4"
36% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.38"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 22, 1991 101 km SW of Altata, Mexico M6.2 146 km
Jun 5, 2005 114 km SW of Las Arenitas, Mexico M5.6 143 km
Jun 27, 1991 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 103 km
Jul 7, 1998 112 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 143 km
Aug 7, 2015 83 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.3 139 km
Jul 12, 2009 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico M5.1 88 km
Jan 12, 1997 94 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M5.0 129 km
Jul 12, 1990 90 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.7 139 km
Jun 22, 1991 114 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M4.7 149 km
Oct 26, 2009 16 km N of Badiraguato, Mexico M4.5 126 km
Jan 14, 2004 87 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.5 135 km
Jan 6, 1998 61 km WSW of Dautillos, Mexico M4.5 133 km
Sep 5, 2011 20 km SW of Canelas, Mexico M4.5 83 km
Jul 13, 2022 84 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.5 140 km
Jul 14, 1994 85 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.5 142 km
Mar 5, 2006 103 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M4.4 142 km
Jun 26, 1991 64 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M4.3 109 km
Mar 16, 2009 50 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.2 108 km
Jul 16, 1999 34 km WSW of Costa Azul, Mexico M4.2 138 km
Jan 12, 2001 109 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.2 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 293 km
2022 Orlene Category 1 204 km
2021 Olaf Category 2 286 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 96 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 240 km
2018 Willa Category 3 236 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 89 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 277 km
2006 Lane Category 3 14 km
2006 John Category 3 243 km
2003 Marty Category 2 284 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 208 km
1998 Isis Category 1 191 km
1996 Fausto Category 1 278 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 180 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 236 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 28 km
1989 Kiko Category 3 197 km
1986 Paine Category 2 158 km
1986 Roslyn Category 1 192 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
March 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
April 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
May 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 85°F (29°C) 1.2 in
July 86°F (30°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 6.4 in Wettest
September 85°F (29°C) 5.5 in
October 83°F (28°C) 2.8 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in

Quilá has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 67°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.4") and May the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Quilá

7 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
RADIO FÓRMULA 88.7 (Culiacán) - 88.7 FM - XHEX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Culiacán, Sinaloa 88.7 fm, américa AAC
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
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

Libraries in Quilá

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca "Profr. David Moreno Domínguez"0.0

Farmers Markets in Quilá

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Stadiums & Teams in Quilá

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Quilá

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bachigualato Federal International AirportCULLarge Airport
Aero Agricola El Caimanero 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
Agrícola La Fortuna Airport-Small Airport
Amacuable Airport-Small Airport
Amaculi Airstrip-Small Airport
Bayosa Airstrip-Small Airport
Cacaraguas Airport-Small Airport
Campo Berlin Airport-Small Airport
Campo El Patole 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 Santa Aurora-Small Airport
Camposanto Airport-Small Airport
Canelas Airstrip-Small Airport
Capitan Birotes Airport-Small Airport
Carbonera Airport-Small Airport
Carboneras Airstrip-Small Airport
Cerro La Lobera Airport-Small Airport
Chilicote Airport-Small Airport
Coluta Airstrip-Small Airport
Cosalá Airport-Small Airport
Ejidal Airstrip-Small Airport
El Bajío Airstrip-Small Airport
El Bolsón Airport-Small Airport
El Castillo Airport-Small Airport
El Corazon Airport-Small Airport
El Dorado Airport-Small Airport
El Filtro Airport-Small Airport
El Gavilán Airport-Small Airport
El Guamuchil Airstrip-Small Airport
El Igualamo Airport-Small Airport
El Limon Las Coloradas Airport-Small Airport
El Milagro de San Jose Airstrip-Small Airport
El Muerto Airport-Small Airport
El Platanar Airport-Small Airport
El Potrero Aitport-Small Airport
El Pozo Airport-Small Airport
El Rodeo Airport-Small Airport
El Sueño Airport-Small Airport
El Tapacal Airport-Small Airport
El Tigre Airport-Small Airport
El Verano 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 Quilá

What is the population of Quilá?

Quilá has a population of 5,793 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2,107 people per square mile, spread across 2.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Quilá?

Quilá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.4 inches.

How is the job market in Quilá?

The job market in Quilá is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 185 business establishments in the area.

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