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Weather & Climate in El Rosario, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Rosario enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,549 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (16°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 68.2°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,549 ft (777 m) |
| Area | 240.3 sq mi (622.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.8920°N, 104.4684°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
30 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 45 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico | M4.5 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 7 km SSW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M4.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 3 km NW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico | M4.4 | 138 km | 21 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico | M4.4 | 107 km | 59 km |
| Nov 9, 1995 | 11 km NW of Campo Acosta, Mexico | M4.3 | 147 km | 71 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico | M4.2 | 135 km | 5 km |
| May 29, 2000 | 9 km NW of Purificación, Mexico | M4.2 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 1999 | 21 km WSW of Purificación, Mexico | M4.2 | 141 km | 56 km |
| Jun 15, 2013 | 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico | M4.2 | 81 km | 13 km |
| Mar 5, 2009 | 0 km WSW of San Francisco, Mexico | M4.2 | 99 km | 16 km |
| Dec 26, 1995 | 8 km NNE of Campo Acosta, Mexico | M4.1 | 141 km | 75 km |
| Jul 24, 2000 | 5 km W of Jiquilpan, Mexico | M4.1 | 141 km | 127 km |
| Jul 5, 2015 | 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico | M4.1 | 49 km | 29 km |
| Nov 24, 2013 | 2 km NNW of El Tequesquite, Mexico | M4.1 | 126 km | 23 km |
| Sep 3, 2001 | 32 km SSW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2001 | 11 km E of Yago, Mexico | M4.0 | 117 km | 22 km |
| Mar 15, 2001 | 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico | M4.0 | 92 km | 104 km |
| May 14, 2012 | 8 km W of Purificación, Mexico | M4.0 | 133 km | 44 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
28 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 25 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 75 mph | 289 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 162 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 234 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 102 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 215 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 180 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 5 | 155 mph | 239 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 207 mph | 44 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 81 mph | 299 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 262 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 2 | 98 mph | 246 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 104 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 233 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 75 mph | 279 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 202 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 127 mph | 231 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 5 | 150 mph | 132 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 211 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 222 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (26 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 26 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 177 km |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 9.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in |
El Rosario has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 62°F in January to 74°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.8") and March the driest (0.1").