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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 77°F (25°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 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 32.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 77.0°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 292.7 sq mi (758.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,304/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.2216°N, 106.4189°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
24 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Nov 13, 2001 | 109 km SW of Barrón, Mexico | M6.1 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Apr 1, 1991 | 112 km SW of Barrón, Mexico | M5.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 2000 | 131 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 1999 | 149 km SW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M5.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2010 | 145 km SW of Empaque Tarriba, Mexico | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 2001 | 93 km SW of Los Pozos, Mexico | M4.8 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Dec 5, 2000 | 116 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.7 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Jul 27, 1994 | 133 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.6 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Dec 5, 2000 | 144 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2001 | 128 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.5 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Sep 2, 1994 | 116 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Dec 30, 2000 | 122 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 120 km WSW of Palmar de Cuautla, Mexico | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1994 | 105 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.3 | 104 km | 36 km |
| Mar 10, 2002 | 112 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.2 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Sep 2, 1994 | 91 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.2 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Jan 13, 1999 | 117 km SW of Empaque Tarriba, Mexico | M4.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 72 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.0 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 64 km WSW of Palmar de Cuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 133 km | 16 km |
| Feb 15, 2001 | 107 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M3.9 | 106 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
25 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 3 | 121 mph | 156 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 2 | 109 mph | 48 km |
| 2021 | Olaf | Category 2 | 98 mph | 274 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 57 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 254 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 3 | 127 mph | 86 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 206 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 71 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 115 mph | 267 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 2 | 104 mph | 254 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 138 mph | 184 km |
| 1999 | Greg | Category 1 | 75 mph | 280 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 183 km |
| 1998 | Isis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 300 km |
| 1995 | Henriette | Category 2 | 92 mph | 243 km |
| 1995 | Ismael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 254 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 96 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 160 km |
| 1989 | Kiko | Category 3 | 121 mph | 172 km |
| 1986 | Paine | Category 2 | 98 mph | 259 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Isabel, Isla (162 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 83°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 1.0 in |
Mazatlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 69°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.6") and April the driest (0.0").