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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,614 ft (1,711 m) |
| 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").