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Weather & Climate in Buenavista, Mexico

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

Buenavista has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 278 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 32.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average76.0°F
41% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Area3,090.9 sq mi (8,005.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates25.8632°N, 108.1199°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.1"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.94"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.

Mar 16, 1990 72 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico M6.1 141 km 10 km
May 12, 1994 63 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.6 147 km 10 km
Mar 12, 2011 49 km SSW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.0 147 km 10 km
May 6, 1995 45 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico M4.8 141 km 10 km
Jun 22, 2004 62 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M4.6 145 km 39 km
Oct 26, 2009 16 km N of Badiraguato, Mexico M4.5 68 km 10 km
Aug 23, 2021 59 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M4.4 146 km 10 km
Mar 12, 2011 61 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M4.3 141 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2022 79 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico M4.3 150 km 10 km
Aug 1, 2011 14 km ESE of Batopilas, Mexico M4.2 133 km 10 km
Sep 22, 2000 25 km S of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M4.2 127 km 10 km
Sep 21, 2000 44 km SSW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M4.2 149 km 10 km
May 12, 1994 54 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M4.2 139 km 10 km
Jul 16, 1999 34 km WSW of Costa Azul, Mexico M4.2 105 km 10 km
Mar 6, 2004 75 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico M4.2 147 km 10 km
Jul 24, 2025 8 km ENE of Culiacán, Mexico M4.2 143 km 10 km
Jul 17, 2009 20 km NNW of Sanalona, Mexico M4.1 135 km 10 km
Jul 17, 1996 29 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M4.1 145 km 10 km
Aug 6, 2004 37 km SSW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M4.0 141 km 10 km
Jun 3, 2000 68 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M4.0 149 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2021 Pamela Category 1 75 mph 280 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 81 mph 276 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 75 mph 119 km
2008 Norbert Category 2 92 mph 139 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 75 mph 230 km
2006 Lane Category 3 127 mph 153 km
2006 John Category 2 109 mph 291 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 104 mph 259 km
2003 Marty Category 1 92 mph 260 km
1998 Isis Category 1 75 mph 123 km
1996 Fausto Category 1 86 mph 149 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 81 mph 102 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 98 mph 159 km
1989 Kiko Category 3 121 mph 288 km
1986 Paine Category 1 92 mph 98 km
1986 Newton Category 1 86 mph 179 km
1985 Waldo Category 1 233 km
1982 Paul Category 2 109 mph 90 km
1981 Norma Category 2 104 mph 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
April 74°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 80°F (26°C) 0.2 in
June 86°F (30°C) 1.8 in Warmest
July 85°F (30°C) 8.6 in
August 84°F (29°C) 8.9 in Wettest
September 83°F (28°C) 5.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 1.9 in
November 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in
December 67°F (19°C) 1.4 in

Buenavista has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 65°F in January to 86°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.9") and April the driest (0.1").

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