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Weather & Climate in El Pescadero, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Pescadero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 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 7.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 293.4 sq mi (759.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.3642°N, 110.1683°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
84 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Sep 25, 2012 | 59 km NNE of La Paz, Mexico | M6.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 1995 | 60 km N of La Paz, Mexico | M6.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2004 | 78 km E of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 1995 | 27 km N of La Paz, Mexico | M5.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2017 | 77 km E of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1998 | 81 km E of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2001 | 84 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2009 | 115 km SW of El Pescadero, Mexico | M5.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 1991 | 72 km E of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Baja California Sur, Mexico | M5.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2023 | 81 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2004 | 83 km E of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2004 | 83 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2009 | 14 km ESE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.0 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2012 | 53 km N of La Paz, Mexico | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 2009 | Gulf of California | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2010 | 69 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2007 | 77 km E of La Rivera, Mexico | M4.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 104 km S of Villa Morelos, Mexico | M4.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Dec 27, 2012 | 77 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
39 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 | 189 km |
| 2023 | Norma | Category 3 | 115 mph | 30 km |
| 2022 | Kay | Category 2 | 92 mph | 290 km |
| 2021 | Olaf | Category 2 | 104 mph | 5 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 234 km |
| 2020 | Genevieve | Category 2 | 92 mph | 107 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 70 km |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 92 mph | 34 km |
| 2014 | Norbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 158 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 3 | 127 mph | 10 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 216 km |
| 2012 | Paul | Category 3 | 115 mph | 228 km |
| 2009 | Jimena | Category 4 | 132 mph | 146 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 3 | 115 mph | 186 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 86 mph | 46 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 115 mph | 56 km |
| 2005 | Otis | Category 2 | 104 mph | 227 km |
| 2004 | Javier | Category 3 | 115 mph | 251 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 2 | 104 mph | 84 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 2 | 98 mph | 46 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in |
El Pescadero has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 64°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 7.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (0.0").