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Weather & Climate in La Higuerita, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Higuerita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 322.4 sq mi (834.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.9003°N, 105.5442°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Jul 4, 2021 | 89 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M5.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M5.6 | 61 km | 16 km |
| Sep 15, 2010 | 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M5.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 120 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M5.1 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Feb 11, 2007 | 102 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M5.0 | 101 km | 41 km |
| Nov 13, 2001 | 93 km SW of Los Pozos, Mexico | M4.8 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Mar 22, 2014 | 83 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 99 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M4.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 78 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 123 km | 16 km |
| Oct 13, 1995 | 69 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 131 km | 42 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M4.5 | 77 km | 16 km |
| Sep 26, 2009 | 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.5 | 105 km | 35 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M4.4 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 120 km WSW of Palmar de Cuautla, Mexico | M4.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico | M4.4 | 62 km | 59 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 95 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.3 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 113 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M4.3 | 118 km | 16 km |
| Apr 26, 2017 | 98 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M4.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 87 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.2 | 105 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
27 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 166 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 6 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 94 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 229 km |
| 2021 | Olaf | Category 1 | 75 mph | 287 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 145 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 212 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 4 | 150 mph | 82 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 4 | 150 mph | 196 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 282 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 208 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 115 mph | 217 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 128 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 5 | 167 mph | 27 km |
| 1999 | Greg | Category 1 | 75 mph | 298 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 123 km |
| 1995 | Henriette | Category 1 | 86 mph | 233 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 75 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 224 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isabel, Isla (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 36 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 138 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 10.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 10.9 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in |
La Higuerita has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 72°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.1") and April the driest (0.0").