Weather & Climate in El Salto, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Salto experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,268 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,268 ft (2,520 m) |
| Coordinates | 23.7785°N, 105.3604°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jul 29, 2003 | 28 km SSW of Esfuerzos Unidos, Mexico | M4.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 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 | 104 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 2 | 98 mph | 124 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 137 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 3 | 121 mph | 88 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 291 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 188 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 138 mph | 138 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 279 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 88 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 213 km |
| 1989 | Kiko | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
| 1986 | Roslyn | Category 1 | 75 mph | 214 km |
| 1985 | Waldo | Category 2 | 104 mph | 238 km |
| 1983 | Tico | Category 3 | 127 mph | 137 km |
| 1981 | Norma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 116 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (101 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Durango Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in |
El Salto has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 43°F in January to 60°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.5") and April the driest (0.3").