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Weather & Climate in El Habal, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

El Habal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 32.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average76.7°F
42% above US avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Area292.7 sq mi (758.1 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates23.3501°N, 106.4183°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.0"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.50"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.

Nov 13, 2001 109 km SW of Barrón, Mexico M6.1 123 km 33 km
Apr 1, 1991 112 km SW of Barrón, Mexico M5.6 125 km 10 km
Dec 8, 2000 131 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M5.5 136 km 10 km
Nov 13, 2001 93 km SW of Los Pozos, Mexico M4.8 111 km 33 km
Dec 5, 2000 116 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.7 120 km 33 km
Dec 5, 2000 144 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.6 149 km 10 km
Jul 27, 1994 133 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.6 140 km 33 km
Feb 15, 2001 128 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.5 135 km 33 km
Sep 2, 1994 116 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.5 122 km 10 km
Dec 30, 2000 122 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.4 128 km 10 km
Jul 27, 1994 105 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.3 112 km 36 km
Mar 10, 2002 112 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.2 119 km 33 km
Sep 2, 1994 91 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.2 97 km 33 km
Jan 13, 1999 117 km SW of Empaque Tarriba, Mexico M4.2 144 km 10 km
Aug 1, 1994 72 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.0 76 km 33 km
Feb 16, 2023 64 km WSW of Palmar de Cuautla, Mexico M4.0 147 km 16 km
Jul 27, 1994 68 km W of Mazatlán, Mexico M3.9 71 km 33 km
Feb 15, 2001 107 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M3.9 113 km 33 km
Jul 28, 1994 92 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M3.8 97 km 10 km
May 6, 2008 124 km SW of Mazatlán, Mexico M3.8 133 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

25 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 121 mph 168 km
2022 Orlene Category 2 109 mph 60 km
2021 Olaf Category 2 98 mph 280 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 75 mph 48 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 86 mph 258 km
2018 Willa Category 3 121 mph 96 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 75 mph 200 km
2006 Lane Category 3 127 mph 75 km
2006 John Category 3 115 mph 269 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 104 mph 254 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 138 mph 194 km
1999 Greg Category 1 75 mph 290 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 86 mph 197 km
1998 Isis Category 1 75 mph 295 km
1995 Henriette Category 2 92 mph 254 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 81 mph 254 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 104 mph 102 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 98 mph 154 km
1989 Kiko Category 3 121 mph 177 km
1986 Paine Category 2 98 mph 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Isabel, Isla (176 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
March 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
April 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
May 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 83°F (29°C) 1.2 in
July 84°F (29°C) 7.6 in Warmest
August 83°F (29°C) 8.5 in Wettest
September 83°F (28°C) 7.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
December 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in

El Habal has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 69°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.5") and May the driest (0.0").

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