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Weather & Climate in El Salado, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Salado has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 31.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 802/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.5080°N, 107.1600°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 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 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 83 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M5.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico | M5.1 | 77 km | 34 km |
| Jan 12, 1997 | 94 km SSW of Altata, Mexico | M5.0 | 139 km | 24 km |
| Jul 12, 1990 | 90 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2022 | 84 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 2009 | 16 km N of Badiraguato, Mexico | M4.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 1998 | 61 km WSW of Dautillos, Mexico | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 20 km SW of Canelas, Mexico | M4.5 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2004 | 87 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1991 | 64 km SSW of Altata, Mexico | M4.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 8 km ENE of Culiacán, Mexico | M4.2 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2009 | 50 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M4.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 1999 | 34 km WSW of Costa Azul, Mexico | M4.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 17 km E of Tamazula de Victoria, Mexico | M4.1 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 1991 | 86 km SSW of Las Aguamitas, Mexico | M4.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2009 | 20 km NNW of Sanalona, Mexico | M4.1 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2002 | 70 km WSW of Altata, Mexico | M4.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2021 | 83 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M4.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 55 km WSW of Altata, Mexico | M3.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
25 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 3 | 121 mph | 293 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 1 | 86 mph | 209 km |
| 2021 | Olaf | Category 2 | 104 mph | 297 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 101 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 250 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 3 | 115 mph | 238 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 91 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 81 mph | 286 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 24 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 109 mph | 253 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 2 | 98 mph | 292 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 2 | 104 mph | 218 km |
| 1998 | Isis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 197 km |
| 1996 | Fausto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 279 km |
| 1995 | Ismael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 187 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 238 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 22 km |
| 1989 | Kiko | Category 3 | 121 mph | 208 km |
| 1986 | Paine | Category 2 | 98 mph | 160 km |
| 1986 | Roslyn | Category 1 | 75 mph | 201 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 8.3 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in |
El Salado has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 68°F in January to 85°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.7") and May the driest (0.1").