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Weather & Climate in Chalchihuites, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chalchihuites enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 294 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 23.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,333 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,333 ft (2,235 m) |
| Area | 463.2 sq mi (1,199.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.4773°N, 103.8838°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Sep 20, 2024 | 10 km E of Emilio Carranza, Mexico | M4.2 | 77 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 3 | 121 mph | 108 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 2 | 109 mph | 235 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 288 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 3 | 115 mph | 174 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 138 mph | 83 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 174 km |
| 1983 | Tico | Category 2 | — | 255 km |
| 1981 | Norma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 268 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (94 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Durango Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in |
Chalchihuites has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 50°F in January to 66°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.5") and March the driest (0.2").