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Weather & Climate in El Pozo, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Pozo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 33.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 400 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 76.8°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Area | 25.1 sq mi (65.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.9112°N, 107.2544°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Jun 27, 1991 | 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M5.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico | M5.1 | 60 km | 34 km |
| Jan 6, 1998 | 61 km WSW of Dautillos, Mexico | M4.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 20 km SW of Canelas, Mexico | M4.5 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 2009 | 16 km N of Badiraguato, Mexico | M4.5 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1991 | 64 km SSW of Altata, Mexico | M4.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 1999 | 34 km WSW of Costa Azul, Mexico | M4.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2009 | 50 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M4.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 8 km ENE of Culiacán, Mexico | M4.2 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1991 | 86 km SSW of Las Aguamitas, Mexico | M4.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 17 km E of Tamazula de Victoria, Mexico | M4.1 | 46 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2009 | 20 km NNW of Sanalona, Mexico | M4.1 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2002 | 70 km WSW of Altata, Mexico | M4.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2000 | 35 km SSW of Palos Verdes, Mexico | M3.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 55 km WSW of Altata, Mexico | M3.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1994 | 22 km S of Guadalupe y Calvo, Mexico | M3.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2004 | 47 km WSW of Altata, Mexico | M3.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2008 | 20 km NW of Dautillos, Mexico | M3.5 | 89 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
23 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 | 253 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 146 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 264 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 3 | 115 mph | 277 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 76 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 1 | 92 mph | 274 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 81 mph | 289 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 24 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 2 | 109 mph | 274 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 2 | 98 mph | 300 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 2 | 104 mph | 237 km |
| 1998 | Isis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 177 km |
| 1996 | Fausto | Category 1 | 81 mph | 252 km |
| 1995 | Ismael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 185 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 277 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 24 km |
| 1989 | Kiko | Category 3 | 121 mph | 242 km |
| 1986 | Paine | Category 2 | 98 mph | 137 km |
| 1986 | Roslyn | Category 1 | 75 mph | 246 km |
| 1986 | Newton | Category 1 | 86 mph | 235 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 8.8 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 1.2 in |
El Pozo has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 67°F in January to 86°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.2") and May the driest (0.1").