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Weather & Climate in Mazatlán, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mazatlán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,206 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,206 ft (1,282 m) |
| Area | 223.0 sq mi (577.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.4362°N, 99.4648°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,364 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Sep 14, 1995 | 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico | M7.4 | 118 km | 23 km |
| Oct 24, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico | M6.7 | 110 km | 21 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 138 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 139 km | 55 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 62 km | 21 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 140 km | 21 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 140 km | 53 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 79 km | 34 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.0 | 140 km | 20 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 133 km | 23 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 145 km | 23 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 123 km | 80 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 88 km | 57 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 45 km | 35 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 85 km | 52 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico | M5.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2011 | 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 116 km | 24 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 131 km | 62 km |
| May 11, 1990 | 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico | M5.6 | 130 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 41 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 39 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 72 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 81 mph | 258 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 238 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 97 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 175 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 279 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 196 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 138 mph | 193 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 276 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 3 | 109 mph | 55 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 217 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 170 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 245 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 77 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 175 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 30 km |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 146 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 76 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 85 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 75 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 111 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 30 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 60 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 118 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 27 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 62 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 85 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (186 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 186 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 189 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 7.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 9.0 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in |
Mazatlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (0.1").