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Weather & Climate in La Playa, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Playa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 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 14.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 72.6°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 293.0 sq mi (758.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.0642°N, 109.6683°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
142 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Oct 3, 2002 | 111 km ESE of La Rivera, Mexico | M6.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2023 | Gulf of California | M6.4 | 101 km | 4 km |
| Jun 22, 1991 | 101 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M6.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2004 | 78 km E of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2017 | 77 km E of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2005 | 114 km SW of Las Arenitas, Mexico | M5.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2009 | 87 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 1998 | 112 km SSW of Altata, Mexico | M5.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1998 | 81 km E of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 2012 | 109 km E of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2021 | 99 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.4 | 137 km | 9 km |
| Oct 30, 2001 | 84 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 86 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.3 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 134 km ESE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Baja California Sur, Mexico | M5.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 92 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 1999 | 91 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2023 | 81 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2012 | 89 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 1991 | 72 km E of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
41 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 | 196 km |
| 2023 | Norma | Category 3 | 121 mph | 44 km |
| 2021 | Olaf | Category 2 | 104 mph | 8 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 173 km |
| 2020 | Genevieve | Category 2 | 104 mph | 120 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 49 km |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 92 mph | 53 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 3 | 127 mph | 30 km |
| 2014 | Norbert | Category 2 | 109 mph | 182 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 189 km |
| 2012 | Paul | Category 2 | 98 mph | 283 km |
| 2009 | Jimena | Category 4 | 144 mph | 188 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 3 | 109 mph | 245 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 86 mph | 8 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 259 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 115 mph | 38 km |
| 2005 | Otis | Category 2 | 104 mph | 243 km |
| 2004 | Javier | Category 3 | 115 mph | 281 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 2 | 98 mph | 8 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 2 | 104 mph | 79 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in |
La Playa has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 63°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.3") and May the driest (0.0").