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Weather & Climate in Higuera de los Vega, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Higuera de los Vega has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 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 29.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 594 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 76.3°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,411/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.6550°N, 107.9578°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 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 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 63 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M5.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico | M5.1 | 145 km | 34 km |
| May 6, 1995 | 45 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2004 | 62 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M4.6 | 147 km | 39 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 20 km SW of Canelas, Mexico | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 2009 | 16 km N of Badiraguato, Mexico | M4.5 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 1998 | 61 km WSW of Dautillos, Mexico | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2021 | 59 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2011 | 61 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2022 | 79 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2000 | 25 km S of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M4.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 1999 | 34 km WSW of Costa Azul, Mexico | M4.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 8 km ENE of Culiacán, Mexico | M4.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2005 | 92 km SSW of El Progreso, Mexico | M4.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2024 | 86 km SW of Costa Azul, Mexico | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2004 | 75 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico | M4.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 54 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M4.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 17 km E of Tamazula de Victoria, Mexico | M4.1 | 141 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
19 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 | 252 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 268 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 95 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 2 | 92 mph | 167 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 81 mph | 243 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 125 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 2 | 109 mph | 285 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 2 | 98 mph | 263 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 2 | 104 mph | 247 km |
| 1998 | Isis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 122 km |
| 1996 | Fausto | Category 1 | 86 mph | 165 km |
| 1995 | Ismael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 115 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 131 km |
| 1989 | Kiko | Category 3 | 121 mph | 275 km |
| 1986 | Paine | Category 2 | 92 mph | 89 km |
| 1986 | Newton | Category 1 | 86 mph | 195 km |
| 1985 | Waldo | Category 2 | 104 mph | 208 km |
| 1982 | Paul | Category 2 | 109 mph | 105 km |
| 1981 | Norma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 263 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in |
Higuera de los Vega has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 66°F in January to 86°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.3") and April the driest (0.1").