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Weather & Climate in Melitón Albáñez Domínguez, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Melitón Albáñez Domínguez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 325 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 6.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 72.4°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 290.6 sq mi (752.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.6614°N, 110.4208°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
68 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Sep 25, 2012 | 59 km NNE of La Paz, Mexico | M6.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 1995 | 60 km N of La Paz, Mexico | M6.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 1995 | 27 km N of La Paz, Mexico | M5.7 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2009 | 115 km SW of El Pescadero, Mexico | M5.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Baja California Sur, Mexico | M5.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2009 | 14 km ESE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.0 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2010 | 69 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2012 | 53 km N of La Paz, Mexico | M4.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 104 km S of Villa Morelos, Mexico | M4.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2012 | 42 km NNE of La Paz, Mexico | M4.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Dec 27, 2012 | 77 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2017 | 68 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico | M4.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2012 | 77 km N of La Paz, Mexico | M4.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2009 | 67 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 27, 1995 | 48 km ENE of La Paz, Mexico | M4.6 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2008 | 80 km NE of Los Barriles, Mexico | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 92 km NE of La Paz, Mexico | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1991 | 75 km NE of La Paz, Mexico | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2012 | 56 km N of La Paz, Mexico | M4.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Oct 11, 2012 | 72 km N of La Paz, Mexico | M4.4 | 127 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
38 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 203 km |
| 2023 | Norma | Category 3 | 115 mph | 71 km |
| 2022 | Kay | Category 2 | 92 mph | 268 km |
| 2021 | Olaf | Category 2 | 104 mph | 29 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 273 km |
| 2020 | Genevieve | Category 1 | 92 mph | 116 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 69 km |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 92 mph | 30 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 3 | 127 mph | 28 km |
| 2014 | Norbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 150 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 231 km |
| 2012 | Paul | Category 2 | 98 mph | 203 km |
| 2009 | Jimena | Category 4 | 132 mph | 134 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 3 | 115 mph | 144 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 86 mph | 64 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 115 mph | 44 km |
| 2005 | Otis | Category 2 | 104 mph | 230 km |
| 2004 | Javier | Category 3 | 115 mph | 246 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 2 | 98 mph | 53 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 2 | 104 mph | 65 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in |
Melitón Albáñez Domínguez has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 64°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 6.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.9") and April the driest (0.0").