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Weather & Climate in Colonia 6 de Mayo, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Colonia 6 de Mayo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 349 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 21.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 76.3°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 1,546.8 sq mi (4,006.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.6981°N, 108.3119°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
111 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 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2011 | 73 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M6.0 | 139 km | 12 km |
| Oct 8, 2012 | 74 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.9 | 142 km | 14 km |
| Mar 19, 1996 | 71 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1994 | 86 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico | M5.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1991 | 62 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 63 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M5.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2003 | 73 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 1997 | 55 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2011 | 64 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1991 | 66 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 2016 | 52 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.3 | 145 km | 24 km |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 55 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 109 km SSW of El Progreso, Mexico | M5.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2007 | 43 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1998 | 84 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2007 | 54 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2011 | 56 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 1999 | 73 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
20 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 | 276 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 250 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 3 | 121 mph | 298 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 105 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 2 | 92 mph | 141 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 81 mph | 210 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 151 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 2 | 109 mph | 265 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 2 | 104 mph | 233 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 2 | 98 mph | 234 km |
| 1998 | Isis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 96 km |
| 1996 | Fausto | Category 1 | 86 mph | 129 km |
| 1995 | Ismael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 80 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 158 km |
| 1989 | Kiko | Category 3 | 121 mph | 262 km |
| 1986 | Paine | Category 2 | 92 mph | 73 km |
| 1986 | Newton | Category 1 | 86 mph | 159 km |
| 1985 | Waldo | Category 2 | 104 mph | 220 km |
| 1982 | Paul | Category 2 | 109 mph | 69 km |
| 1981 | Norma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 288 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in |
Colonia 6 de Mayo has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 64°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.3") and April the driest (0.1").