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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. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,268 ft (2,520 m) |
| Area | 3,051.9 sq mi (7,904.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| 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").