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Weather & Climate in El Pozole, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Pozole has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 36.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 77.8°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 1,383.7 sq mi (3,583.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.9147°N, 105.9133°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Nov 13, 2001 | 109 km SW of Barrón, Mexico | M6.1 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Apr 1, 1991 | 112 km SW of Barrón, Mexico | M5.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 2001 | 93 km SW of Los Pozos, Mexico | M4.8 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 120 km WSW of Palmar de Cuautla, Mexico | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1994 | 105 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.3 | 143 km | 36 km |
| Mar 10, 2002 | 112 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.2 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Sep 2, 1994 | 91 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.2 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Mar 28, 2017 | 98 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M4.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 72 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.0 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 64 km WSW of Palmar de Cuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 103 km | 16 km |
| Feb 15, 2001 | 107 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M3.9 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jul 27, 1994 | 68 km W of Mazatlán, Mexico | M3.9 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Jul 28, 1994 | 92 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M3.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
24 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 2 | — | 281 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 3 | 127 mph | 100 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 3 | 109 mph | 19 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 118 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 75 mph | 263 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | — | 294 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 75 mph | 298 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 4 | 127 mph | 27 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 268 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 117 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 115 mph | 275 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 1 | 81 mph | 298 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 150 mph | 123 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 167 km |
| 1995 | Ismael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 298 km |
| 1995 | Henriette | Category 1 | 92 mph | 257 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 43 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 222 km |
| 1989 | Kiko | Category 3 | 115 mph | 215 km |
| 1986 | Roslyn | Category 1 | 75 mph | 124 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Isabel, Isla (119 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 9.5 in | |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in |
El Pozole has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 70°F in January to 84°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.6") and April the driest (0.0").