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Weather & Climate in Loreto, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Loreto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 320 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 8.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 73.5°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 3,939.8 sq mi (10,204.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.0122°N, 111.3489°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
199 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Oct 19, 2013 | 98 km SW of Etchoropo, Mexico | M6.6 | 103 km | 9 km |
| Aug 28, 1995 | 95 km SW of Etchoropo, Mexico | M6.6 | 107 km | 12 km |
| Mar 12, 2003 | 87 km SW of Paredón Colorado, Mexico | M6.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 79 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico | M6.3 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2007 | 85 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico | M6.0 | 86 km | 26 km |
| Jul 30, 2006 | 76 km E of Mulegé, Mexico | M5.9 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2007 | 94 km E of Loreto, Mexico | M5.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2013 | 76 km W of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico | M5.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2017 | 71 km WSW of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico | M5.7 | 137 km | 17 km |
| Feb 22, 2005 | 66 km W of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 64 km ESE of Loreto, Mexico | M5.6 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 1996 | 70 km NE of Loreto, Mexico | M5.5 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2013 | 79 km W of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico | M5.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2022 | 76 km SSW of Bahía de Lobos, Mexico | M5.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2001 | 99 km SW of Etchoropo, Mexico | M5.3 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 77 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico | M5.3 | 78 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 88 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico | M5.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2007 | 83 km E of Loreto, Mexico | M5.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 88 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico | M5.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2007 | 88 km E of Loreto, Mexico | M5.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
24 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Kay | Category 1 | 81 mph | 234 km |
| 2021 | Olaf | Category 1 | 86 mph | 265 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 282 km |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 86 mph | 58 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 3 | 104 mph | 64 km |
| 2014 | Norbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 249 km |
| 2012 | Paul | Category 1 | 81 mph | 228 km |
| 2009 | Jimena | Category 2 | 109 mph | 108 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 2 | 109 mph | 106 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 75 mph | 75 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 177 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 2 | 104 mph | 203 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 1 | 92 mph | 21 km |
| 2001 | Juliette | Category 1 | 75 mph | 247 km |
| 1998 | Isis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 257 km |
| 1996 | Fausto | Category 1 | 86 mph | 178 km |
| 1995 | Ismael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 230 km |
| 1995 | Henriette | Category 1 | 86 mph | 262 km |
| 1992 | Lester | Category 1 | 81 mph | 215 km |
| 1989 | Kiko | Category 3 | 121 mph | 268 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1810 | MEXICO | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 1 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Comondu-La Purisima (57 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Comondu-La Purisima | Volcanic field | 780 m (2,559 ft) | Unknown | 57 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in |
Loreto has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 61°F in January to 86°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.9") and May the driest (0.0").