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Weather & Climate in Costa Azul, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Costa Azul has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 298 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 20.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 75.7°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 885.3 sq mi (2,292.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.1021°N, 108.1369°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
169 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 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 1990 | 72 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico | M6.1 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2011 | 73 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M6.0 | 140 km | 12 km |
| Oct 8, 2012 | 74 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.9 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Mar 19, 1996 | 71 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1994 | 86 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico | M5.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2015 | 99 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 63 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M5.5 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2003 | 73 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2001 | 84 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2021 | 99 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.4 | 146 km | 9 km |
| Apr 4, 2021 | 97 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M5.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2012 | 89 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 109 km SSW of El Progreso, Mexico | M5.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 86 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.3 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 83 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M5.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2001 | 99 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M5.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1998 | 84 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2023 | 81 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
23 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Norma | Category 2 | 86 mph | 299 km |
| 2021 | Olaf | Category 2 | 104 mph | 282 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 213 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 208 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 3 | 127 mph | 274 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 36 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 2 | 92 mph | 203 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 81 mph | 206 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 96 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 2 | 109 mph | 230 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 2 | 104 mph | 187 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 2 | 98 mph | 225 km |
| 1998 | Isis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 87 km |
| 1996 | Fausto | Category 1 | 92 mph | 161 km |
| 1995 | Ismael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 99 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 101 km |
| 1989 | Kiko | Category 3 | 121 mph | 213 km |
| 1986 | Paine | Category 2 | 98 mph | 47 km |
| 1986 | Roslyn | Category 1 | 75 mph | 287 km |
| 1986 | Newton | Category 1 | 86 mph | 169 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in |
Costa Azul has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 64°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.2") and April the driest (0.0").