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Weather & Climate in Elota, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Elota has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 30.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 77.5°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 816.3 sq mi (2,114.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.9696°N, 106.7116°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jul 12, 2009 | 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico | M5.1 | 119 km | 34 km |
| Dec 5, 2000 | 116 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.7 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 20 km SW of Canelas, Mexico | M4.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1994 | 105 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.3 | 147 km | 36 km |
| Jan 13, 1999 | 117 km SW of Empaque Tarriba, Mexico | M4.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 8 km ENE of Culiacán, Mexico | M4.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1994 | 91 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.2 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 2009 | 20 km NNW of Sanalona, Mexico | M4.1 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 17 km E of Tamazula de Victoria, Mexico | M4.1 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 72 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.0 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Feb 15, 2001 | 107 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M3.9 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jul 27, 1994 | 68 km W of Mazatlán, Mexico | M3.9 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Dec 22, 2000 | 113 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M3.8 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jul 28, 1994 | 92 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M3.8 | 128 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 3 | 121 mph | 223 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 2 | 98 mph | 134 km |
| 2021 | Olaf | Category 2 | 98 mph | 291 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 30 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 262 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 3 | 115 mph | 164 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 152 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 50 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 115 mph | 262 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 2 | 104 mph | 235 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 138 mph | 264 km |
| 1998 | Isis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 252 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 264 km |
| 1995 | Henriette | Category 2 | 92 mph | 288 km |
| 1995 | Ismael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 229 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 164 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 93 km |
| 1989 | Kiko | Category 3 | 121 mph | 193 km |
| 1986 | Paine | Category 2 | 98 mph | 225 km |
| 1986 | Roslyn | Category 1 | 75 mph | 147 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 83°F (29°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 71°F (21°C) | 1.0 in |
Elota has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 69°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.3") and May the driest (0.0").