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Weather & Climate in Buena Vista, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Buena Vista has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average71.4°F
32% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area293.0 sq mi (758.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates23.6465°N, 109.6839°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.6"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.14"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

236 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Sep 13, 2015 95 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico M6.7 141 km 10 km
Oct 3, 2002 111 km ESE of La Rivera, Mexico M6.5 123 km 10 km
Jun 18, 2023 Gulf of California M6.4 114 km 4 km
Sep 25, 2012 59 km NNE of La Paz, Mexico M6.3 124 km 10 km
Jun 22, 1991 101 km SW of Altata, Mexico M6.2 119 km 10 km
Jun 30, 1995 60 km N of La Paz, Mexico M6.2 128 km 10 km
Feb 18, 2004 78 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.9 88 km 10 km
Mar 18, 1994 86 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico M5.7 140 km 10 km
Jun 30, 1995 27 km N of La Paz, Mexico M5.7 101 km 10 km
Jun 5, 2005 114 km SW of Las Arenitas, Mexico M5.6 134 km 10 km
Sep 13, 2015 99 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.6 131 km 10 km
Sep 22, 2017 77 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.6 88 km 10 km
Oct 5, 2012 109 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.5 120 km 10 km
Jul 7, 1998 112 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 132 km 10 km
Jan 5, 2009 87 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.5 96 km 10 km
Nov 5, 1998 81 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.5 91 km 10 km
Oct 30, 2001 84 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.4 88 km 10 km
Jul 25, 2021 99 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.4 107 km 9 km
Apr 4, 2021 97 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.4 114 km 10 km
Jul 17, 2007 109 km SSW of El Progreso, Mexico M5.3 117 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

38 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Lorena Category 1 86 mph 243 km
2023 Norma Category 3 115 mph 74 km
2021 Olaf Category 2 104 mph 59 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 75 mph 213 km
2020 Genevieve Category 1 92 mph 163 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 86 mph 20 km
2016 Newton Category 1 92 mph 88 km
2014 Odile Category 3 127 mph 57 km
2014 Norbert Category 2 109 mph 216 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 75 mph 159 km
2012 Paul Category 2 98 mph 277 km
2009 Jimena Category 4 132 mph 203 km
2008 Norbert Category 3 109 mph 204 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 86 mph 13 km
2006 Lane Category 3 127 mph 253 km
2006 John Category 3 115 mph 28 km
2005 Otis Category 2 104 mph 285 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 104 mph 34 km
2003 Marty Category 2 98 mph 23 km
2001 Juliette Category 2 92 mph 157 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
June 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 4.3 in
September 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 1.7 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in

Buena Vista has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 61°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.1") and April the driest (0.0").

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