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Weather & Climate in Gabriel Leyva Velázquez (La Escalera), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gabriel Leyva Velázquez (La Escalera) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
87°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 76.1°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 885.3 sq mi (2,292.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.4486°N, 108.1967°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
123 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Mar 16, 1990 | 72 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico | M6.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2011 | 73 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M6.0 | 139 km | 12 km |
| Oct 8, 2012 | 74 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.9 | 143 km | 14 km |
| Mar 19, 1996 | 71 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1994 | 86 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico | M5.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 63 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2003 | 73 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M5.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 1997 | 55 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1998 | 84 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 83 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M5.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 109 km SSW of El Progreso, Mexico | M5.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 55 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2007 | 43 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 1999 | 73 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2011 | 86 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.1 | 145 km | 13 km |
| Oct 27, 1994 | 32 km W of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 1997 | 95 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico | M5.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2011 | 49 km SSW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2011 | 51 km SSW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
20 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 246 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 235 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 3 | 127 mph | 290 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 75 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 2 | 92 mph | 169 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 81 mph | 214 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 123 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 2 | 109 mph | 252 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 2 | 104 mph | 215 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 2 | 98 mph | 232 km |
| 1998 | Isis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 90 km |
| 1996 | Fausto | Category 1 | 86 mph | 144 km |
| 1995 | Ismael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 92 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 130 km |
| 1989 | Kiko | Category 3 | 121 mph | 244 km |
| 1986 | Paine | Category 2 | 92 mph | 56 km |
| 1986 | Newton | Category 1 | 86 mph | 173 km |
| 1985 | Waldo | Category 2 | 104 mph | 190 km |
| 1982 | Paul | Category 2 | 109 mph | 85 km |
| 1981 | Norma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 259 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in |
Gabriel Leyva Velázquez (La Escalera) has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 64°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.3") and April the driest (0.0").