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Weather & Climate in Altata, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Altata has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 76.1°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 383/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.6325°N, 107.9297°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
182 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Jun 22, 1991 | 101 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M6.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 1990 | 72 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico | M6.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2004 | 78 km E of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1996 | 71 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1994 | 86 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico | M5.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2005 | 114 km SW of Las Arenitas, Mexico | M5.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 63 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 2012 | 109 km E of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1998 | 81 km E of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 1998 | 112 km SSW of Altata, Mexico | M5.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2009 | 87 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M5.5 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2021 | 97 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M5.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2021 | 99 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.4 | 112 km | 9 km |
| Oct 30, 2001 | 84 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Baja California Sur, Mexico | M5.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 92 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 86 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.3 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 109 km SSW of El Progreso, Mexico | M5.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 1999 | 91 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
28 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Norma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 279 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 1 | 86 mph | 268 km |
| 2021 | Olaf | Category 2 | 104 mph | 256 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 162 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 190 km |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 92 mph | 295 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 3 | 127 mph | 266 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 18 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 2 | 92 mph | 258 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 81 mph | 218 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 64 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 109 mph | 205 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 2 | 104 mph | 165 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 2 | 98 mph | 225 km |
| 1999 | Greg | Category 1 | 75 mph | 286 km |
| 1998 | Isis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 118 km |
| 1996 | Fausto | Category 2 | 98 mph | 203 km |
| 1995 | Henriette | Category 2 | 98 mph | 289 km |
| 1995 | Ismael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 111 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 51 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°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) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in |
Altata has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 66°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.2") and April the driest (0.0").