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Weather & Climate in La Petaca, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Petaca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,249 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 69.9°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,249 ft (1,600 m) |
| Area | 1,069.3 sq mi (2,769.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.4267°N, 105.8037°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jul 29, 2003 | 28 km SSW of Esfuerzos Unidos, Mexico | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 72 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.0 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jul 27, 1994 | 68 km W of Mazatlán, Mexico | M3.9 | 133 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 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 | 113 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 2 | 109 mph | 66 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 96 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 3 | 121 mph | 57 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 255 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 137 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 138 mph | 155 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 223 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 57 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 200 km |
| 1989 | Kiko | Category 2 | 98 mph | 239 km |
| 1986 | Newton | Category 1 | 75 mph | 251 km |
| 1986 | Roslyn | Category 1 | 75 mph | 155 km |
| 1985 | Waldo | Category 2 | 104 mph | 198 km |
| 1983 | Tico | Category 3 | 127 mph | 78 km |
| 1981 | Norma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 77 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (160 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Durango Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 11.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in |
La Petaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 63°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.7") and April the driest (0.2").