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Tecuala, Mexico

Nayarit · Mexico

Tecuala is a small city in Nayarit, Mexico with a population of 14,511. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

14,511 Population 22/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
50.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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People

Population14,511
Density22/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain50.0 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population14,511
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates22.3982°, -105.4581°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceNayarit
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation50.0 inches (1,271 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tecuala

Tecuala is a small city in Mexico (Nayarit) with a population of 14,511. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 464 business establishments.

Income: Tecuala vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)464

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Tecuala

Tecuala has an average annual temperature of 26°C (79°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (22.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1053 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.7°C / 73°F 15.9° / 30.8° 11.4
Feb 22.9°C / 73°F 16.8° / 31.1° 13.4
Mar 23.8°C / 75°F 18° / 31° 1.2
Apr 25.3°C / 78°F 19.5° / 33.2° 5.4
May 27.2°C / 81°F 21.5° / 34.4° 10.1
Jun 28.3°C / 83°F 23.7° / 34.8° 78.5
Jul 28.6°C / 83°F 24.8° / 33.6° 210.9
Aug 28.3°C / 83°F 25.4° / 32.8° 327.7
Sep 28.1°C / 83°F 25° / 32.8° 229.3
Oct 27.4°C / 81°F 21.8° / 32.7° 146.6
Nov 25.5°C / 78°F 20° / 31.4° 11.9
Dec 23.6°C / 74°F 16.6° / 31° 7.1
Tecuala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above Mexico avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area652.3 sq mi (1,689.5 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates22.3982°N, 105.4581°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
32% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 14.06"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Oct 3, 2024.

Sep 14, 2010 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M5.6 112 km
Feb 11, 2007 102 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M5.0 147 km
Nov 13, 2001 93 km SW of Los Pozos, Mexico M4.8 138 km
Jan 21, 2007 99 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M4.8 144 km
Sep 14, 2010 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M4.5 129 km
Oct 3, 2024 120 km WSW of Palmar de Cuautla, Mexico M4.4 145 km
Jul 4, 2008 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico M4.4 89 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 118 km
Sep 22, 2011 113 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M4.3 145 km
Apr 26, 2017 98 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M4.2 142 km
Mar 28, 2017 98 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M4.1 133 km
Feb 16, 2023 64 km WSW of Palmar de Cuautla, Mexico M4.0 90 km
Sep 15, 2010 89 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M4.0 137 km
Aug 24, 2001 11 km E of Yago, Mexico M4.0 81 km
Mar 15, 2001 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico M4.0 106 km
Oct 29, 1998 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M3.9 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

24 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 209 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 33 km
2022 Orlene Category 3 80 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 192 km
2021 Nora Category 1 200 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 262 km
2018 Willa Category 4 49 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 238 km
2011 Jova Category 1 260 km
2006 Lane Category 3 150 km
2006 John Category 2 261 km
2002 Kenna Category 5 50 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 156 km
1995 Henriette Category 1 262 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 47 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 292 km
1993 Calvin Category 1 278 km
1989 Kiko Category 1 263 km
1986 Roslyn Category 1 172 km
1986 Newton Category 1 229 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isabel, Isla (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 75 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
April 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
June 85°F (29°C) 3.8 in Warmest
July 83°F (28°C) 12.8 in
August 83°F (28°C) 14.1 in Wettest
September 83°F (28°C) 11.3 in
October 83°F (28°C) 4.0 in
November 79°F (26°C) 1.7 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in

Tecuala has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 70°F in January to 85°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (14.1") and April the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Tecuala

Institution Type Founded Website
Telepreparatoria Hernan Manuel Plantillas College - ,
Telepreparatoria Nayarit 25 de Octubre College - ,
Telepreparatoria Victor Medina Audelo College - ,

Schools in Tecuala

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Amado Nervo - - - -
Centro de Atencion Multiple Num. 4 - - - -
Colegio Moctezuma - - - -
Constitucion de 1857 - - - -
Estado de Morelos - - - -
Ignacio Manuel Altamirano - - - -
J. Manuel Navarrete Saavedra - - - -
Leona Vicario - - - -
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla - - - -
Miguel Hidalgo - - - -
Moctezuma - - - -
Ni�Os Heroes - - - -
Profra. Vicenta Luna Rios - - - -
Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz - - - -
Unidad de Servicio de Apoyo a la Educacion Regular Num. 25 - - - -
Valeriano Arias Alcaraz - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tecuala

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KAÑONA 94.3 (Escuinapa) - 94.3 FM - XHQE-FM - Megamedios Sur - Escuinapa, Sinaloa 94.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Tuba Stereo (Tecuala) - 92.5 FM / 570 AM - XHETD-FM / XETD-AM - Alica Medios - Tecuala, NA 570, 570 am MP3
La patrona - 94.1 FM [Chihuahua, Chihuahua] music, news MP3 128 kbps
La patrona - 95.1 FM [Bocoyna, Chihuahua] music, news MP3 128 kbps
La Patrona (Acaponeta) - 98.1 FM - XHLH-FM - Alica Medios - Acaponeta, NA 98.1, 98.1 fm MP3
LA PATRONA 570 (Escuinapa) - 570 AM - XETD-AM - Alica Medios - Escuinapa, Sinaloa 570 am, 92.5 fm MP3

Airports Near Tecuala

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Acaponeta Airport-Small Airport
Dolores Nay Airport-Small Airport
El Rosario Airstrip-Small Airport
Las Norias Airstrip-Small Airport
Llano Grande Airstrip-Small Airport
Loma Bonita de Puerta Azul Airport-Small Airport
Mesa de Los Huicholes Airstrip-Small Airport
Pista Aérea de Tuxpan-Small Airport
Teacapán Naval Air Station / Escuinapa National 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 Tecuala

What is the population of Tecuala?

Tecuala has a population of 14,511 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 652.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tecuala?

Tecuala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.0 inches.

How is the job market in Tecuala?

The job market in Tecuala is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 464 business establishments in the area.

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