Weather & Climate in Canelas, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Canelas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,436 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 67.4°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,436 ft (1,352 m) |
| Area | 1,027.2 sq mi (2,660.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.1245°N, 106.5464°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jul 12, 2009 | 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico | M5.1 | 16 km | 34 km |
| Oct 26, 2009 | 16 km N of Badiraguato, Mexico | M4.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 20 km SW of Canelas, Mexico | M4.5 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 8 km ENE of Culiacán, Mexico | M4.2 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2009 | 20 km NNW of Sanalona, Mexico | M4.1 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 17 km E of Tamazula de Victoria, Mexico | M4.1 | 33 km | 5 km |
| Jan 5, 1994 | 22 km S of Guadalupe y Calvo, Mexico | M3.8 | 93 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 1 | - | 295 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 1 | 86 mph | 252 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 159 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 3 | 115 mph | 259 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 151 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 1 | 86 mph | 300 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 90 km |
| 1998 | Isis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 247 km |
| 1995 | Ismael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 258 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 259 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 81 km |
| 1989 | Kiko | Category 3 | 121 mph | 299 km |
| 1986 | Paine | Category 2 | 98 mph | 207 km |
| 1986 | Roslyn | Category 1 | 75 mph | 275 km |
| 1985 | Waldo | Category 2 | 104 mph | 188 km |
| 1983 | Tico | Category 2 | - | 249 km |
| 1982 | Paul | Category 2 | 109 mph | 255 km |
| 1981 | Norma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 159 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 9.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in |
Canelas has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 59°F in January to 75°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.8") and April the driest (0.4").