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Weather & Climate in Las Jarretaderas, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Las Jarretaderas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.0°F
44% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area582.0 sq mi (1,507.3 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates20.6925°N, 105.2739°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.8"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.69"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

73 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 143 km 13 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.6 147 km 14 km
Jul 4, 2021 89 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M5.6 116 km 10 km
Sep 14, 2010 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M5.6 112 km 16 km
Sep 15, 2010 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M5.1 104 km 10 km
Mar 20, 2010 15 km S of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico M5.0 93 km 63 km
Feb 11, 2007 102 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M5.0 131 km 41 km
Feb 9, 2024 25 km SW of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico M4.9 100 km 42 km
Jan 21, 2007 99 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M4.8 130 km 10 km
Mar 22, 2014 83 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.8 109 km 10 km
Jan 22, 2013 78 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 105 km 16 km
Oct 29, 2012 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 79 km 42 km
Oct 13, 1995 69 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 97 km 33 km
Nov 3, 1995 29 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.6 147 km 65 km
Oct 25, 1995 27 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.6 129 km 33 km
Nov 3, 1995 29 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.6 144 km 60 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 105 km 33 km
Dec 21, 1995 7 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.6 147 km 60 km
Sep 26, 2009 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.5 104 km 35 km
Sep 14, 2010 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M4.5 107 km 16 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

34 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 138 mph 70 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 132 mph 94 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 132 mph 159 km
2021 Olaf Category 1 75 mph 295 km
2021 Nora Category 1 86 mph 17 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 92 mph 139 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 81 mph 163 km
2018 Willa Category 5 155 mph 186 km
2016 Newton Category 1 75 mph 267 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 207 mph 93 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 81 mph 289 km
2014 Odile Category 4 138 mph 291 km
2013 Erick Category 1 81 mph 193 km
2012 Bud Category 2 98 mph 201 km
2011 Jova Category 2 98 mph 72 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 92 mph 229 km
2009 Andres Category 1 75 mph 260 km
2006 Lane Category 3 127 mph 115 km
2006 John Category 3 127 mph 155 km
2002 Kenna Category 5 167 mph 87 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 82 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mascota Volcanic Field (47 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 47 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 93 km
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 143 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
April 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
June 83°F (28°C) 5.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 9.9 in
August 83°F (28°C) 10.8 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 11.7 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 3.6 in
November 78°F (25°C) 1.2 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in

Las Jarretaderas has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 72°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.7") and April the driest (0.0").

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