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Weather & Climate in La Salitrera, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Salitrera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 771.7 sq mi (1,998.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.7186°N, 101.6033°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,334 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Apr 18, 2014 | 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M7.2 | 76 km | 24 km |
| Jan 11, 1997 | 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M7.2 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 69 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.8 | 113 km | 25 km |
| Apr 11, 2012 | 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 128 km | 20 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 107 km | 70 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 52 km | 48 km |
| Aug 9, 2000 | 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 107 km | 46 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 106 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 124 km | 55 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 68 km | 69 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico | M6.1 | 41 km | 29 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 147 km | 53 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 101 km | 23 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico | M6.0 | 73 km | 30 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 108 km | 23 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 99 km | 67 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.9 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 61 km | 70 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 61 km SW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.8 | 96 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
36 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 2 | 75 mph | 254 km |
| 2025 | Flossie | Category 1 | 75 mph | 285 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 117 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 138 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 94 km |
| 2022 | Blas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 297 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 34 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 256 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 197 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 140 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 156 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 150 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 202 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 191 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 168 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 156 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 148 km |
| 2001 | Adolph | Category 4 | 144 mph | 300 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 217 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 90 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 9,500 | 111 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 36 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 10 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 76 km |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 73 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 65 km |
| 2002 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 82 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in |
La Salitrera has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.5") and April the driest (0.0").