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Weather & Climate in Piaxtla de Abajo, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Piaxtla de Abajo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 32.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 76.5°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 816.3 sq mi (2,114.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.8326°N, 106.6598°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 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 | 135 km | 34 km |
| Dec 5, 2000 | 116 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.7 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 20 km SW of Canelas, Mexico | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1994 | 116 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Dec 30, 2000 | 122 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1994 | 105 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.3 | 136 km | 36 km |
| Mar 10, 2002 | 112 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.2 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 8 km ENE of Culiacán, Mexico | M4.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1994 | 91 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.2 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jan 13, 1999 | 117 km SW of Empaque Tarriba, Mexico | M4.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2009 | 20 km NNW of Sanalona, Mexico | M4.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 17 km E of Tamazula de Victoria, Mexico | M4.1 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 72 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.0 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Feb 15, 2001 | 107 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M3.9 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jul 27, 1994 | 68 km W of Mazatlán, Mexico | M3.9 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Jul 28, 1994 | 92 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M3.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 2000 | 113 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M3.8 | 127 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 | 211 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 2 | 98 mph | 118 km |
| 2021 | Olaf | Category 2 | 98 mph | 286 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 15 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 258 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 3 | 115 mph | 150 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 159 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 58 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 115 mph | 260 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 2 | 104 mph | 236 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 138 mph | 250 km |
| 1998 | Isis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 260 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 248 km |
| 1995 | Henriette | Category 2 | 92 mph | 279 km |
| 1995 | Ismael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 231 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 150 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 106 km |
| 1989 | Kiko | Category 3 | 121 mph | 186 km |
| 1986 | Paine | Category 2 | 98 mph | 228 km |
| 1986 | Roslyn | Category 1 | 75 mph | 134 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in |
Piaxtla de Abajo has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 68°F in January to 84°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.7") and May the driest (0.0").