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Weather & Climate in Copala, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Copala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,785 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 71.8°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,785 ft (544 m) |
| Area | 1,069.3 sq mi (2,769.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.3949°N, 105.9328°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Nov 13, 2001 | 93 km SW of Los Pozos, Mexico | M4.8 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Sep 2, 1994 | 91 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.2 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 72 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.0 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jul 27, 1994 | 68 km W of Mazatlán, Mexico | M3.9 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Jul 28, 1994 | 92 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M3.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 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 | 124 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 2 | 109 mph | 58 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 85 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 3 | 121 mph | 62 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 244 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 124 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 138 mph | 166 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 215 km |
| 1995 | Henriette | Category 1 | 92 mph | 291 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 62 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 194 km |
| 1989 | Kiko | Category 3 | 115 mph | 225 km |
| 1986 | Roslyn | Category 1 | 75 mph | 142 km |
| 1986 | Newton | Category 1 | 75 mph | 239 km |
| 1985 | Waldo | Category 2 | 104 mph | 186 km |
| 1983 | Tico | Category 3 | 127 mph | 67 km |
| 1981 | Norma | Category 2 | 109 mph | 67 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isabel, Isla (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Durango Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 11.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 10.8 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 2.2 in |
Copala has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 65°F in January to 77°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.4") and April the driest (0.1").