All Countries
Weather & Climate in Laguna Colorada, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Laguna Colorada has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 356 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 19.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 76.7°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 356 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Area | 3,335.7 sq mi (8,639.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.6821°N, 107.3101°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
30 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Jun 27, 1991 | 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M5.5 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 83 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M5.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico | M5.1 | 75 km | 34 km |
| Jan 12, 1997 | 94 km SSW of Altata, Mexico | M5.0 | 138 km | 24 km |
| Jul 12, 1990 | 90 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2004 | 87 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 20 km SW of Canelas, Mexico | M4.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 2009 | 16 km N of Badiraguato, Mexico | M4.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 1998 | 61 km WSW of Dautillos, Mexico | M4.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2022 | 84 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1994 | 85 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2006 | 103 km SSW of Altata, Mexico | M4.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1991 | 64 km SSW of Altata, Mexico | M4.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 1999 | 34 km WSW of Costa Azul, Mexico | M4.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 8 km ENE of Culiacán, Mexico | M4.2 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2009 | 50 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M4.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2002 | 70 km WSW of Altata, Mexico | M4.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1991 | 86 km SSW of Las Aguamitas, Mexico | M4.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2009 | 20 km NNW of Sanalona, Mexico | M4.1 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 17 km E of Tamazula de Victoria, Mexico | M4.1 | 59 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
25 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 1 | 86 mph | 233 km |
| 2021 | Olaf | Category 2 | 104 mph | 299 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 126 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 247 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 3 | 115 mph | 262 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 71 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 1 | 92 mph | 292 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 81 mph | 280 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 2 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 109 mph | 253 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 2 | 98 mph | 285 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 2 | 104 mph | 216 km |
| 1998 | Isis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 177 km |
| 1996 | Fausto | Category 1 | 81 mph | 257 km |
| 1995 | Ismael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 174 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 262 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 11 km |
| 1989 | Kiko | Category 3 | 121 mph | 217 km |
| 1986 | Paine | Category 2 | 98 mph | 138 km |
| 1986 | Roslyn | Category 1 | 75 mph | 221 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in |
Laguna Colorada has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 66°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.5") and May the driest (0.1").