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Weather & Climate in El Fuerte, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Fuerte has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 76.1°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Area | 1,835.6 sq mi (4,754.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.4169°N, 108.6182°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Mar 28, 2007 | 43 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Oct 27, 1994 | 32 km W of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2011 | 49 km SSW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2001 | 43 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1995 | 45 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M4.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1996 | 48 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 1993 | 65 km W of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2001 | 48 km W of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 1992 | 62 km W of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 2009 | 16 km N of Badiraguato, Mexico | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 38 km SW of Pozo Dulce, Mexico | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2000 | 44 km SSW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M4.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2000 | 25 km S of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M4.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 47 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M4.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2021 | 47 km W of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico | M4.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 1992 | 57 km WNW of El Aguajito, Mexico | M4.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2011 | 14 km ESE of Batopilas, Mexico | M4.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2002 | 65 km W of El Aguajito, Mexico | M4.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2012 | 47 km WSW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M4.1 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 2012 | 44 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M4.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 190 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 2 | 104 mph | 65 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 75 mph | 200 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 232 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 2 | 92 mph | 284 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 246 km |
| 1998 | Isis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 151 km |
| 1996 | Fausto | Category 1 | 81 mph | 126 km |
| 1995 | Ismael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 103 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 238 km |
| 1986 | Newton | Category 1 | 86 mph | 122 km |
| 1986 | Paine | Category 1 | 92 mph | 146 km |
| 1982 | Paul | Category 2 | 109 mph | 88 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in |
El Fuerte has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 64°F in January to 87°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.9") and April the driest (0.1").