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Weather & Climate in Otaéz, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Otaéz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 34.6 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,614 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,614 ft (1,711 m) |
| Area | 3,111.3 sq mi (8,058.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.7003°N, 105.9957°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jul 12, 2009 | 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico | M5.1 | 79 km | 34 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 20 km SW of Canelas, Mexico | M4.5 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2003 | 28 km SSW of Esfuerzos Unidos, Mexico | M4.5 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 8 km ENE of Culiacán, Mexico | M4.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2009 | 20 km NNW of Sanalona, Mexico | M4.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 17 km E of Tamazula de Victoria, Mexico | M4.1 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 35 km SE of Indé, Mexico | M4.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 3 | 115 mph | 225 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 1 | 86 mph | 201 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 132 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 3 | 115 mph | 196 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 203 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 130 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 3 | 115 mph | 258 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 196 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 122 km |
| 1986 | Paine | Category 1 | 92 mph | 266 km |
| 1986 | Roslyn | Category 1 | 75 mph | 249 km |
| 1985 | Waldo | Category 2 | 104 mph | 200 km |
| 1983 | Tico | Category 3 | 127 mph | 203 km |
| 1981 | Norma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 122 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (168 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Durango Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 9.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in |
Otaéz has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 48°F in February to 62°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.8") and April the driest (0.4").