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Weather & Climate in Colonia 12 de Agosto, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Colonia 12 de Agosto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 347 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 15.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
89°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 76.6°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 1,835.6 sq mi (4,754.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.2297°N, 108.9419°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
162 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Aug 28, 1995 | 95 km SW of Etchoropo, Mexico | M6.6 | 135 km | 12 km |
| Oct 19, 2013 | 98 km SW of Etchoropo, Mexico | M6.6 | 139 km | 9 km |
| Mar 16, 1990 | 72 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico | M6.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2011 | 73 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M6.0 | 138 km | 12 km |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 82 km SSW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M6.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2007 | 94 km E of Loreto, Mexico | M5.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2012 | 74 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.9 | 138 km | 14 km |
| Mar 19, 1996 | 71 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2017 | 71 km WSW of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico | M5.7 | 123 km | 17 km |
| Jan 13, 2013 | 76 km W of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico | M5.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2011 | 79 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.6 | 144 km | 13 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 63 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2005 | 66 km W of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1991 | 62 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2003 | 73 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2013 | 79 km W of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico | M5.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2011 | 64 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 1997 | 55 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2001 | 99 km SW of Etchoropo, Mexico | M5.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 2016 | 52 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.3 | 115 km | 24 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 |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 273 km |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 86 mph | 285 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 3 | 104 mph | 286 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 185 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 2 | 104 mph | 55 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 75 mph | 162 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 237 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 268 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 2 | 98 mph | 249 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 1 | 92 mph | 208 km |
| 1998 | Isis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 126 km |
| 1996 | Fausto | Category 1 | 86 mph | 88 km |
| 1995 | Ismael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 72 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 244 km |
| 1989 | Kiko | Category 3 | 115 mph | 294 km |
| 1986 | Paine | Category 1 | 92 mph | 130 km |
| 1986 | Newton | Category 1 | 86 mph | 97 km |
| 1985 | Waldo | Category 1 | — | 298 km |
| 1982 | Paul | Category 2 | 109 mph | 59 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in |
Colonia 12 de Agosto has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 63°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (0.0").