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Weather & Climate in Los Tanques, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Los Tanques has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,020 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 75.9°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (311 m) |
| Area | 3,206.3 sq mi (8,304.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.2105°N, 108.8949°W |
| Timezone | America/Hermosillo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Sep 22, 1999 | 38 km SW of Pozo Dulce, Mexico | M4.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 1992 | 57 km WNW of El Aguajito, Mexico | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2011 | 14 km ESE of Batopilas, Mexico | M4.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1998 | 13 km NW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M3.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 1999 | 27 km WNW of El Aguajito, Mexico | M2.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 283 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 2 | 104 mph | 30 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 75 mph | 191 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 264 km |
| 1998 | Isis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 235 km |
| 1996 | Fausto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 182 km |
| 1995 | Ismael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 180 km |
| 1986 | Newton | Category 1 | 86 mph | 106 km |
| 1986 | Paine | Category 1 | 92 mph | 237 km |
| 1982 | Paul | Category 2 | 98 mph | 168 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 83°F (29°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in |
Los Tanques has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 64°F in January to 88°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and April the driest (0.2").