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Weather & Climate in El Huinacaxtle, Mexico

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

El Huinacaxtle has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 356 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 19.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average76.7°F
42% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density252/sq mi
Coordinates24.3836°N, 107.2922°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.2"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.38"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.

Jun 22, 1991 101 km SW of Altata, Mexico M6.2 138 km 10 km
Jun 5, 2005 114 km SW of Las Arenitas, Mexico M5.6 135 km 10 km
Jun 27, 1991 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 95 km 10 km
Jul 7, 1998 112 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 135 km 10 km
Jul 25, 2021 99 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.4 150 km 9 km
Apr 4, 2021 97 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.4 143 km 10 km
May 4, 2001 99 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.3 147 km 10 km
Aug 7, 2015 83 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.3 131 km 10 km
Jul 12, 2009 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico M5.1 96 km 34 km
Jan 12, 1997 94 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M5.0 120 km 24 km
Jul 12, 1990 90 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.7 131 km 10 km
Feb 28, 1993 104 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.7 143 km 10 km
Jun 22, 1991 114 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M4.7 140 km 10 km
Jul 25, 2021 100 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.6 149 km 10 km
Feb 2, 2002 100 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.6 149 km 10 km
Jul 19, 2008 101 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.5 148 km 10 km
Jan 6, 1998 61 km WSW of Dautillos, Mexico M4.5 126 km 10 km
Jul 14, 1994 85 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.5 134 km 10 km
Jul 13, 2022 84 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.5 132 km 10 km
Jan 14, 2004 87 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.5 127 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

26 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 121 mph 297 km
2022 Orlene Category 2 98 mph 205 km
2021 Olaf Category 2 104 mph 277 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 75 mph 97 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 86 mph 232 km
2018 Willa Category 3 115 mph 239 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 75 mph 85 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 86 mph 269 km
2006 Lane Category 3 127 mph 13 km
2006 John Category 3 115 mph 235 km
2003 Marty Category 2 98 mph 276 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 104 mph 199 km
1998 Isis Category 1 75 mph 185 km
1996 Fausto Category 1 81 mph 272 km
1995 Henriette Category 2 98 mph 297 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 81 mph 173 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 104 mph 239 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 98 mph 21 km
1989 Kiko Category 3 121 mph 189 km
1986 Paine Category 2 98 mph 154 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
March 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
April 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
May 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 85°F (29°C) 1.2 in
July 86°F (30°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 6.4 in Wettest
September 85°F (29°C) 5.5 in
October 83°F (28°C) 2.8 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in

El Huinacaxtle has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 66°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.4") and May the driest (0.0").

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