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Weather & Climate in Cosalá, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cosalá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 265 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 38.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,266 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 75.4°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,266 ft (386 m) |
| Area | 1,027.2 sq mi (2,660.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.4114°N, 106.6920°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 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 | 70 km | 34 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 20 km SW of Canelas, Mexico | M4.5 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 8 km ENE of Culiacán, Mexico | M4.2 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2009 | 20 km NNW of Sanalona, Mexico | M4.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 17 km E of Tamazula de Victoria, Mexico | M4.1 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Jul 27, 1994 | 68 km W of Mazatlán, Mexico | M3.9 | 149 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
22 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 3 | 121 mph | 249 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 1 | 86 mph | 179 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 79 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 288 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 3 | 115 mph | 198 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 139 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 53 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 109 mph | 289 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 2 | 104 mph | 256 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 3 | 115 mph | 288 km |
| 1998 | Isis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 245 km |
| 1995 | Ismael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 234 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 198 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 61 km |
| 1989 | Kiko | Category 3 | 121 mph | 228 km |
| 1986 | Paine | Category 2 | 98 mph | 207 km |
| 1986 | Roslyn | Category 1 | 75 mph | 195 km |
| 1986 | Newton | Category 1 | 75 mph | 250 km |
| 1985 | Waldo | Category 2 | 104 mph | 123 km |
| 1983 | Tico | Category 3 | 127 mph | 173 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 1.8 in |
Cosalá has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 68°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.4") and April the driest (0.2").