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Weather & Climate in El Peñasco, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Peñasco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 308 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 15.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,001 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,001 ft (1,829 m) |
| Area | 196.0 sq mi (507.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.3253°N, 100.9501°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| May 16, 2023 | 15 km NNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M5.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M4.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 1 | 86 mph | 266 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 0.4 in |
El Peñasco has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 55°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.3").