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Weather & Climate in Cospita, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Cospita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 25.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area816.3 sq mi (2,114.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates24.1049°N, 107.1294°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.5"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.09"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.

Jun 22, 1991 101 km SW of Altata, Mexico M6.2 146 km 10 km
Jun 5, 2005 114 km SW of Las Arenitas, Mexico M5.6 135 km 10 km
Jun 27, 1991 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 116 km 10 km
Jul 7, 1998 112 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 136 km 10 km
Aug 7, 2015 83 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.3 145 km 10 km
Jan 21, 2025 134 km ESE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.3 145 km 10 km
Jul 12, 2009 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico M5.1 114 km 34 km
Jan 12, 1997 94 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M5.0 125 km 24 km
Feb 3, 2021 146 km SW of Empaque Tarriba, Mexico M4.9 147 km 10 km
Dec 5, 2000 116 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.7 139 km 33 km
Jul 12, 1990 90 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.7 141 km 10 km
Jun 22, 1991 114 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M4.7 143 km 10 km
Sep 5, 2011 20 km SW of Canelas, Mexico M4.5 109 km 10 km
Jan 14, 2004 87 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.5 138 km 10 km
Jul 14, 1994 85 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.5 149 km 10 km
Jan 6, 1998 61 km WSW of Dautillos, Mexico M4.5 149 km 10 km
Jul 13, 2022 84 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.5 146 km 10 km
Mar 5, 2006 103 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M4.4 139 km 10 km
Aug 10, 1998 142 km SW of Empaque Tarriba, Mexico M4.4 145 km 10 km
Jun 26, 1991 64 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M4.3 113 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

27 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 267 km
2022 Orlene Category 2 98 mph 170 km
2021 Olaf Category 2 104 mph 270 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 75 mph 63 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 86 mph 234 km
2018 Willa Category 3 115 mph 207 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 75 mph 109 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 86 mph 275 km
2006 Lane Category 3 127 mph 7 km
2006 John Category 3 115 mph 233 km
2003 Marty Category 2 98 mph 285 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 104 mph 201 km
1998 Isis Category 1 75 mph 207 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 81 mph 282 km
1996 Fausto Category 1 75 mph 297 km
1995 Henriette Category 2 98 mph 278 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 81 mph 192 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 104 mph 207 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 98 mph 50 km
1989 Kiko Category 3 121 mph 173 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
March 71°F (21°C) 0.2 in
April 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
May 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 84°F (29°C) 1.2 in
July 85°F (30°C) 5.1 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 7.1 in Wettest
September 84°F (29°C) 5.9 in
October 82°F (28°C) 2.7 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.4 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in

Cospita has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 68°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.1") and May the driest (0.0").

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