Tanques, Mexico

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1,652 Population 2/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Tanques has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area816.3 sq mi (2,114.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates24.0621°N, 107.0147°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.5"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.09"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 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 M5.6 144 km
Jul 7, 1998 112 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 146 km
Jun 27, 1991 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 128 km
Jul 12, 2009 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico M5.1 114 km
Jan 12, 1997 94 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M5.0 136 km
Dec 5, 2000 116 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.7 138 km
Jan 14, 2004 87 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.5 149 km
Sep 2, 1994 116 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.5 150 km
Sep 5, 2011 20 km SW of Canelas, Mexico M4.5 110 km
Mar 5, 2006 103 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M4.4 149 km
Aug 10, 1998 142 km SW of Empaque Tarriba, Mexico M4.4 149 km
Jul 27, 1994 105 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.3 148 km
Jun 26, 1991 64 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M4.3 125 km
Mar 16, 2009 50 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.2 131 km
Jan 13, 1999 117 km SW of Empaque Tarriba, Mexico M4.2 124 km
Jul 24, 2025 8 km ENE of Culiacán, Mexico M4.2 89 km
Sep 2, 1994 91 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.2 134 km
Jul 15, 1991 86 km SSW of Las Aguamitas, Mexico M4.1 124 km
Jul 17, 2009 20 km NNW of Sanalona, Mexico M4.1 104 km
Sep 5, 2011 17 km E of Tamazula de Victoria, Mexico M4.1 100 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 3 255 km
2022 Orlene Category 2 159 km
2021 Olaf Category 2 275 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 51 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 244 km
2018 Willa Category 3 194 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 120 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 284 km
2006 Lane Category 3 19 km
2006 John Category 3 240 km
2003 Marty Category 2 296 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 210 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 293 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 276 km
1998 Isis Category 1 220 km
1995 Henriette Category 2 279 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 202 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 194 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 62 km
1989 Kiko Category 3 177 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
March 71°F (21°C) 0.2 in
April 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
May 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 84°F (29°C) 1.2 in
July 85°F (30°C) 5.1 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 7.1 in Wettest
September 84°F (29°C) 5.9 in
October 82°F (28°C) 2.7 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.4 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in

Tanques has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 68°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.1") and May the driest (0.0").

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