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Weather & Climate in El Centenario, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Centenario has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 321 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 8.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 73.7°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 290.6 sq mi (752.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.1025°N, 110.4144°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
167 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 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2012 | 59 km NNE of La Paz, Mexico | M6.3 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 1995 | 60 km N of La Paz, Mexico | M6.2 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 82 km SSW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M6.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2011 | 73 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M6.0 | 143 km | 12 km |
| Oct 8, 2012 | 74 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.9 | 142 km | 14 km |
| Mar 19, 1996 | 71 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 1995 | 27 km N of La Paz, Mexico | M5.7 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2015 | 99 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2011 | 79 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.6 | 137 km | 13 km |
| Apr 15, 2003 | 73 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2001 | 84 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 109 km SSW of El Progreso, Mexico | M5.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2023 | 81 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2015 | 100 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Baja California Sur, Mexico | M5.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1998 | 84 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1991 | 66 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 1999 | 73 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1991 | 101 km SSW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
35 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 | 244 km |
| 2023 | Norma | Category 3 | 115 mph | 116 km |
| 2022 | Kay | Category 1 | 92 mph | 282 km |
| 2021 | Olaf | Category 2 | 104 mph | 53 km |
| 2020 | Genevieve | Category 1 | 86 mph | 156 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 66 km |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 92 mph | 45 km |
| 2014 | Norbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 173 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 3 | 127 mph | 24 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 225 km |
| 2012 | Paul | Category 2 | 98 mph | 202 km |
| 2009 | Jimena | Category 4 | 132 mph | 141 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 3 | 115 mph | 114 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 86 mph | 42 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 115 mph | 14 km |
| 2005 | Otis | Category 2 | 104 mph | 270 km |
| 2004 | Javier | Category 2 | 109 mph | 272 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 2 | 98 mph | 57 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 2 | 104 mph | 31 km |
| 2001 | Juliette | Category 1 | 92 mph | 106 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in |
El Centenario has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 63°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (0.0").