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Weather & Climate in Las Margaritas, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Las Margaritas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 329 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 3.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 213 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 69.5°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Area | 16.0 sq mi (41.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 100/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.6183°N, 113.4536°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
87 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Apr 12, 2012 | 69 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico | M7.0 | 125 km | 13 km |
| Jan 4, 2006 | 75 km SSW of Bahía de Kino, Mexico | M6.6 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Apr 12, 2012 | 83 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico | M6.0 | 142 km | 9 km |
| Sep 24, 2004 | 81 km WSW of Bahía de Kino, Mexico | M5.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 1993 | 68 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico | M5.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2009 | 90 km NE of San Luis, Mexico | M5.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2011 | 69 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico | M5.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2006 | 69 km N of Santa Rosalía, Mexico | M5.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 84 km W of Bahía de Kino, Mexico | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 1993 | 74 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico | M4.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2012 | 67 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 2000 | 72 km NNE of Villa Alberto Andrés Alvarado Arámburo, Mexico | M4.9 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2011 | 83 km SSW of Bahía de Kino, Mexico | M4.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2003 | 58 km NNE of Villa Alberto Andrés Alvarado Arámburo, Mexico | M4.9 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2012 | 73 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico | M4.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2006 | 76 km NNW of Santa Rosalía, Mexico | M4.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2012 | 70 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico | M4.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2004 | 66 km ESE of San Luis, Mexico | M4.6 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2006 | 69 km N of Santa Rosalía, Mexico | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 89 km NNW of Santa Rosalía, Mexico | M4.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Hilary | Category 1 | 75 mph | 205 km |
| 2022 | Kay | Category 1 | 75 mph | 269 km |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 75 mph | 205 km |
| 2014 | Norbert | Category 2 | 104 mph | 299 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 1 | 92 mph | 168 km |
| 2009 | Jimena | Category 2 | 92 mph | 146 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 266 km |
| 1997 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 133 km |
| 1992 | Lester | Category 1 | 81 mph | 91 km |
| 1984 | Marie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 280 km |
| 1984 | Norbert | Category 1 | 86 mph | 225 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Borja Volcanic Field (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Borja Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,360 m (4,462 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | Wettest |
Las Margaritas has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 60°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 3.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.7") and April the driest (0.0").