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Weather & Climate in El Capomo, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Capomo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 74.3°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 878.1 sq mi (2,274.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.1137°N, 105.1206°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
43 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Jul 4, 2021 | 89 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M5.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M5.6 | 94 km | 16 km |
| Sep 15, 2010 | 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M5.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2007 | 102 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M5.0 | 127 km | 41 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 15 km S of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico | M5.0 | 143 km | 63 km |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 25 km SW of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico | M4.9 | 149 km | 42 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 99 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M4.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2014 | 83 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 78 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 116 km | 16 km |
| Oct 13, 1995 | 69 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 99 km | 42 km |
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Sep 26, 2009 | 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.5 | 107 km | 35 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M4.5 | 97 km | 16 km |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 7 km SSW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 3 km NW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico | M4.4 | 130 km | 21 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico | M4.4 | 71 km | 59 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M4.4 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 95 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.3 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Nov 9, 1995 | 11 km NW of Campo Acosta, Mexico | M4.3 | 143 km | 71 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 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 71 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 92 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 164 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 64 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 182 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 75 mph | 204 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 4 | 155 mph | 172 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 150 mph | 101 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 239 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 1 | 81 mph | 249 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 113 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 268 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 115 mph | 193 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 147 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 5 | 167 mph | 71 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 144 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 247 km |
| 1995 | Henriette | Category 1 | 86 mph | 250 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 164 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 136 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mascota Volcanic Field (63 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 63 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 64 km |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 12.8 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 13.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in |
El Capomo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 68°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.4") and April the driest (0.1").