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Weather & Climate in El Cachanilla, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Cachanilla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 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 10.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 666 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 71.9°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 290.6 sq mi (752.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.7178°N, 110.2822°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
117 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Sep 13, 2015 | 95 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M6.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2012 | 59 km NNE of La Paz, Mexico | M6.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 1995 | 60 km N of La Paz, Mexico | M6.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2004 | 78 km E of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 1995 | 27 km N of La Paz, Mexico | M5.7 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2015 | 99 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2017 | 77 km E of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2001 | 84 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2009 | 115 km SW of El Pescadero, Mexico | M5.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2015 | 100 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 86 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.3 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Apr 13, 2023 | 81 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Baja California Sur, Mexico | M5.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 1991 | 72 km E of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2015 | Gulf of California | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1991 | 101 km SSW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2009 | 14 km ESE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.0 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 2009 | Gulf of California | M4.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2012 | 53 km N of La Paz, Mexico | M4.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2010 | 69 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico | M4.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
37 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 216 km |
| 2023 | Norma | Category 3 | 115 mph | 71 km |
| 2022 | Kay | Category 1 | 92 mph | 283 km |
| 2021 | Olaf | Category 2 | 104 mph | 36 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 265 km |
| 2020 | Genevieve | Category 1 | 92 mph | 131 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 53 km |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 92 mph | 42 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 3 | 127 mph | 30 km |
| 2014 | Norbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 165 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 216 km |
| 2012 | Paul | Category 2 | 98 mph | 217 km |
| 2009 | Jimena | Category 4 | 132 mph | 149 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 3 | 115 mph | 150 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 86 mph | 51 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 115 mph | 33 km |
| 2005 | Otis | Category 2 | 104 mph | 245 km |
| 2004 | Javier | Category 3 | 109 mph | 262 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 2 | 98 mph | 39 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 2 | 104 mph | 51 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 1.0 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in |
El Cachanilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 62°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (0.0").