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Sanalona, Mexico

Sinaloa · Mexico

Sanalona is a small town in Sinaloa, Mexico with a population of 1,096. Elevation: 354 ft (108 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

1,096 Population 44/sq mi density
354 ft Elevation 108 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
33.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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People

Population1,096
Density44/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain33.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Population1,096
Population Density44 / sq mi
Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Coordinates24.8022°, -107.1400°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSinaloa
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation33.8 inches (858 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sanalona

Sanalona is a small town in Mexico (Sinaloa) with a population of 1,096. The city sits at an elevation of 354 feet (108 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 35 business establishments.

Income: Sanalona vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Sanalona

Sanalona has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 481 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 11.5
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 19.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.5
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.2
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 8.2
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 55.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 162.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 147.8
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 49.2
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 18.4
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 7.0
Sanalona has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 354 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average76.8°F
42% above Mexico avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Area25.1 sq mi (65.0 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates24.8022°N, 107.1400°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.8"
11% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.17"
Driest Month (May) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 27, 1991 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 121 km
Jul 12, 2009 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico M5.1 54 km
Jan 6, 1998 61 km WSW of Dautillos, Mexico M4.5 145 km
Oct 26, 2009 16 km N of Badiraguato, Mexico M4.5 90 km
Sep 5, 2011 20 km SW of Canelas, Mexico M4.5 49 km
Jun 26, 1991 64 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M4.3 135 km
Jul 16, 1999 34 km WSW of Costa Azul, Mexico M4.2 133 km
Mar 16, 2009 50 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.2 128 km
Jul 24, 2025 8 km ENE of Culiacán, Mexico M4.2 17 km
Jul 15, 1991 86 km SSW of Las Aguamitas, Mexico M4.1 149 km
Jul 17, 2009 20 km NNW of Sanalona, Mexico M4.1 21 km
Sep 5, 2011 17 km E of Tamazula de Victoria, Mexico M4.1 38 km
Aug 10, 2001 55 km WSW of Altata, Mexico M3.9 136 km
May 12, 2004 47 km WSW of Altata, Mexico M3.8 128 km
Jan 5, 1994 22 km S of Guadalupe y Calvo, Mexico M3.8 122 km
Jul 19, 2008 20 km NW of Dautillos, Mexico M3.5 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Orlene Category 1 237 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 130 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 269 km
2018 Willa Category 3 261 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 87 km
2008 Norbert Category 1 290 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 300 km
2006 Lane Category 3 20 km
2006 John Category 2 275 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 238 km
1998 Isis Category 1 190 km
1996 Fausto Category 1 267 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 193 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 261 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 13 km
1989 Kiko Category 3 237 km
1986 Paine Category 2 151 km
1986 Roslyn Category 1 234 km
1986 Newton Category 1 240 km
1985 Waldo Category 2 125 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.5 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
April 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
May 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
June 85°F (30°C) 2.0 in Warmest
July 84°F (29°C) 9.1 in
August 83°F (28°C) 9.2 in Wettest
September 83°F (28°C) 6.3 in
October 80°F (27°C) 2.8 in
November 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in
December 69°F (21°C) 1.2 in

Sanalona has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 68°F in January to 85°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.2") and May the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Sanalona

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

Museums in Sanalona

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Ciencias de Sinaloa
Centro de Ciencias de Sinaloa
Museo Regional de Sinaloa
Salón de la Fama Culiacán

Libraries in Sanalona

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca de la Facultad de Ciencias Químico Biológicas0.0
Biblioteca Héctor Melesio Cuén Ojeda0.0
Biblioteca Héctor Melesio Cuén Ojeda0.0
Biblioteca y Mapoteca0.0
Biblioteca y Mapoteca0.0

Restaurants in Sanalona

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Tapacal
Mariscos - Jesús Malverde
Puyudo's

Breweries in Sanalona

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Modelo
Modelo
Modelorama
Modelorama
Modelorama
Tecate
Tecate
Tecate
Tecate la Sanalona
Tecate la Sanalona

Stadiums & Teams in Sanalona

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Airports Near Sanalona

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bachigualato Federal International AirportCULLarge Airport
Aero Agricola El Caimanero AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones La Nanchi AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Maranatu AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Murillo AirstripSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Puerto Rico AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Sarabia AirportSmall Airport
Aeromar AirportSmall Airport
Agrícola La Fortuna AirportSmall Airport
Alizal AirportSmall Airport
Amacuable AirportSmall Airport
Amaculi AirstripSmall Airport
Badiraguato AirportSmall Airport
Bamopa AirportSmall Airport
Bastantita AirstripSmall Airport
Batopito AirstripSmall Airport
Bayosa AirstripSmall Airport
Cacaraguas AirportSmall Airport
Campo Berlin AirportSmall Airport
Campo La Primavera AirportSmall Airport
Campo Montelargo AirportSmall Airport
Campo Patricia AirportSmall Airport
Campo Puerto Rico AirportSmall Airport
Campo Santa AuroraSmall Airport
Camposanto AirportSmall Airport
Canelas AirstripSmall Airport
Capitan Birotes AirportSmall Airport
Carbonera AirportSmall Airport
Carboneras AirstripSmall Airport
Cerro La Lobera AirportSmall Airport
Chilicote AirportSmall Airport
Coluta AirstripSmall Airport
Copalquin AirstripSmall Airport
Cosalá AirportSmall Airport
El Bajío AirstripSmall Airport
El Bolsón AirportSmall Airport
El Castillo AirportSmall Airport
El Corazon AirportSmall Airport
El Cortijo de Guanetipa AirstripSmall Airport
El Dorado AirportSmall Airport
El Filtro AirportSmall Airport
El Gavilán AirportSmall Airport
El Guamuchil AirstripSmall Airport
El Igualamo AirportSmall Airport
El Laurel AirstripSmall Airport
El Limon de Copalquin AirstripSmall Airport
El Limon de Los Peña AirstripSmall Airport
El Limon Las Coloradas AirportSmall Airport
El Llano de La Vega del Oso AirstripSmall Airport
El Milagro de San Jose AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Sanalona

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alfa Especialidades Médicas
Centro de Salud SSA
Centro Médico Las Quintas

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 Sanalona

What is the population of Sanalona?

Sanalona has a population of 1,096 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 25.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sanalona?

Sanalona has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.8 inches.

How is the job market in Sanalona?

The job market in Sanalona is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 35 business establishments in the area.

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