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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. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
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").