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Weather & Climate in General Juan Domínguez Cota, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
General Juan Domínguez Cota has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 318 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 10.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 73.6°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 290.6 sq mi (752.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.9729°N, 109.9513°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
279 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Sep 13, 2015 | 95 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M6.7 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2012 | 59 km NNE of La Paz, Mexico | M6.3 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 1995 | 60 km N of La Paz, Mexico | M6.2 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 1991 | 101 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M6.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 1990 | 72 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico | M6.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 82 km SSW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M6.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2011 | 73 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M6.0 | 133 km | 12 km |
| Feb 18, 2004 | 78 km E of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2012 | 74 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.9 | 134 km | 14 km |
| Mar 19, 1996 | 71 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 1995 | 27 km N of La Paz, Mexico | M5.7 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1994 | 86 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico | M5.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2011 | 79 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.6 | 138 km | 13 km |
| Sep 22, 2017 | 77 km E of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 63 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2015 | 99 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1998 | 81 km E of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2009 | 87 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2003 | 73 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2001 | 84 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
36 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 259 km |
| 2023 | Norma | Category 3 | 115 mph | 98 km |
| 2021 | Olaf | Category 2 | 104 mph | 69 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 258 km |
| 2020 | Genevieve | Category 1 | 86 mph | 175 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 17 km |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 92 mph | 85 km |
| 2014 | Norbert | Category 3 | 109 mph | 207 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 3 | 127 mph | 56 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 178 km |
| 2012 | Paul | Category 2 | 98 mph | 250 km |
| 2009 | Jimena | Category 4 | 132 mph | 188 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 3 | 115 mph | 161 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 86 mph | 15 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 280 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 115 mph | 20 km |
| 2005 | Otis | Category 2 | 104 mph | 288 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 2 | 98 mph | 31 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 2 | 104 mph | 15 km |
| 2001 | Juliette | Category 1 | 92 mph | 143 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.9 in | |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in |
General Juan Domínguez Cota has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 62°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (0.0").