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Weather & Climate in La Ribera, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Ribera 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 312 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 13.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 73.7°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 293.0 sq mi (758.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.5958°N, 109.5859°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
227 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 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2002 | 111 km ESE of La Rivera, Mexico | M6.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2023 | Gulf of California | M6.4 | 103 km | 4 km |
| Sep 25, 2012 | 59 km NNE of La Paz, Mexico | M6.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 1991 | 101 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M6.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 1995 | 60 km N of La Paz, Mexico | M6.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2004 | 78 km E of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.9 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1994 | 86 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico | M5.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 1995 | 27 km N of La Paz, Mexico | M5.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2017 | 77 km E of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.6 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2015 | 99 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2005 | 114 km SW of Las Arenitas, Mexico | M5.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 1998 | 112 km SSW of Altata, Mexico | M5.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 2012 | 109 km E of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1998 | 81 km E of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.5 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2009 | 87 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.5 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2001 | 84 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.4 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2021 | 99 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.4 | 99 km | 9 km |
| Apr 4, 2021 | 97 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M5.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 86 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.3 | 87 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
38 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 | 244 km |
| 2023 | Norma | Category 3 | 115 mph | 76 km |
| 2021 | Olaf | Category 2 | 104 mph | 66 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 202 km |
| 2020 | Genevieve | Category 2 | 92 mph | 166 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 15 km |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 92 mph | 96 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 3 | 127 mph | 62 km |
| 2014 | Norbert | Category 2 | 92 mph | 220 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 152 km |
| 2012 | Paul | Category 2 | 98 mph | 287 km |
| 2009 | Jimena | Category 4 | 132 mph | 210 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 2 | 109 mph | 215 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 86 mph | 22 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 243 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 115 mph | 24 km |
| 2005 | Otis | Category 2 | 104 mph | 290 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 2 | 104 mph | 35 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 2 | 98 mph | 34 km |
| 2001 | Juliette | Category 2 | 92 mph | 164 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 | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 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 | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 1.1 in | |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in |
La Ribera has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 62°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (0.0").