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Weather & Climate in El Potrero de Sataya, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Potrero de Sataya 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 43 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 76.7°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 356 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 259/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.6900°N, 107.7092°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
124 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 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 1990 | 72 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico | M6.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1994 | 86 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico | M5.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2005 | 114 km SW of Las Arenitas, Mexico | M5.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M5.5 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 2012 | 109 km E of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2009 | 87 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 1998 | 112 km SSW of Altata, Mexico | M5.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2001 | 84 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2021 | 97 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M5.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2021 | 99 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.4 | 132 km | 9 km |
| Jul 16, 1999 | 91 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 83 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M5.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2012 | 89 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 92 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2001 | 99 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M5.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 109 km SSW of El Progreso, Mexico | M5.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 86 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.3 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Apr 13, 2023 | 81 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 93 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.2 | 133 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 | Orlene | Category 1 | 86 mph | 258 km |
| 2021 | Olaf | Category 2 | 104 mph | 274 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 150 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 212 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 3 | 115 mph | 293 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 3 | 127 mph | 288 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 32 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 1 | 92 mph | 266 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 81 mph | 241 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 41 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 109 mph | 225 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 2 | 104 mph | 186 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 2 | 98 mph | 248 km |
| 1998 | Isis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 138 km |
| 1996 | Fausto | Category 1 | 86 mph | 221 km |
| 1995 | Ismael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 135 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 293 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 39 km |
| 1989 | Kiko | Category 3 | 121 mph | 199 km |
| 1986 | Paine | Category 2 | 98 mph | 101 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in |
El Potrero de Sataya has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 66°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.4") and March the driest (0.1").