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Weather & Climate in El Saladito, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

El Saladito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 286 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 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average76.9°F
42% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area816.3 sq mi (2,114.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates23.8694°N, 106.8477°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.87"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.

Dec 8, 2000 131 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M5.5 148 km 10 km
Jul 12, 2009 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico M5.1 132 km 34 km
Jun 13, 2010 145 km SW of Empaque Tarriba, Mexico M5.0 149 km 10 km
Dec 5, 2000 116 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.7 126 km 33 km
Sep 5, 2011 20 km SW of Canelas, Mexico M4.5 128 km 10 km
Sep 2, 1994 116 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.5 136 km 10 km
Aug 10, 1998 142 km SW of Empaque Tarriba, Mexico M4.4 147 km 10 km
Dec 30, 2000 122 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.4 139 km 10 km
Jun 26, 1991 64 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M4.3 145 km 10 km
Jul 27, 1994 105 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.3 132 km 36 km
Jan 13, 1999 117 km SW of Empaque Tarriba, Mexico M4.2 123 km 10 km
Mar 10, 2002 112 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.2 140 km 33 km
Jul 24, 2025 8 km ENE of Culiacán, Mexico M4.2 115 km 10 km
Sep 2, 1994 91 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.2 117 km 33 km
Jul 15, 1991 86 km SSW of Las Aguamitas, Mexico M4.1 139 km 10 km
Sep 5, 2011 17 km E of Tamazula de Victoria, Mexico M4.1 119 km 5 km
Jul 17, 2009 20 km NNW of Sanalona, Mexico M4.1 129 km 10 km
Aug 1, 1994 72 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.0 98 km 33 km
Jul 27, 1994 68 km W of Mazatlán, Mexico M3.9 87 km 33 km
Feb 15, 2001 107 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M3.9 130 km 33 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 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 121 mph 230 km
2022 Orlene Category 2 98 mph 132 km
2021 Olaf Category 2 104 mph 273 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 75 mph 24 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 86 mph 244 km
2018 Willa Category 3 115 mph 168 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 75 mph 140 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 86 mph 293 km
2006 Lane Category 3 127 mph 39 km
2006 John Category 3 115 mph 245 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 104 mph 219 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 138 mph 266 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 86 mph 253 km
1998 Isis Category 1 75 mph 240 km
1995 Henriette Category 2 98 mph 271 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 81 mph 213 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 104 mph 168 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 98 mph 89 km
1989 Kiko Category 3 121 mph 175 km
1986 Paine Category 2 98 mph 210 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
April 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
May 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 84°F (29°C) 1.1 in
July 85°F (30°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 7.9 in Wettest
September 84°F (29°C) 6.4 in
October 83°F (28°C) 3.0 in
November 76°F (24°C) 1.5 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in

El Saladito has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 68°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.9") and May the driest (0.0").

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