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Weather & Climate in Potrero de los Sánchez (Estación Techa), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Potrero de los Sánchez (Estación Techa) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 76.2°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 885.3 sq mi (2,292.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.1100°N, 107.9011°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
93 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Jun 22, 1991 | 101 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M6.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 1990 | 72 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico | M6.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1996 | 71 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1994 | 86 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico | M5.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 63 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M5.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2021 | 97 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M5.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2001 | 99 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M5.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 109 km SSW of El Progreso, Mexico | M5.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 83 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M5.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico | M5.1 | 123 km | 34 km |
| Feb 10, 1997 | 95 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico | M5.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1997 | 94 km SSW of Altata, Mexico | M5.0 | 145 km | 24 km |
| Sep 13, 2015 | 81 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 1990 | 90 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M4.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 90 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico | M4.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2022 | 109 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 110 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 1990 | 91 km WSW of Dautillos, Mexico | M4.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2004 | 62 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M4.6 | 139 km | 39 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
23 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Olaf | Category 2 | 104 mph | 297 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 198 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 225 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 3 | 127 mph | 295 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 36 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 2 | 92 mph | 217 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 81 mph | 229 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 76 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 2 | 109 mph | 249 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 2 | 98 mph | 249 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 2 | 104 mph | 203 km |
| 1998 | Isis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 111 km |
| 1996 | Fausto | Category 1 | 92 mph | 183 km |
| 1995 | Ismael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 123 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 84 km |
| 1989 | Kiko | Category 3 | 121 mph | 226 km |
| 1986 | Paine | Category 2 | 98 mph | 70 km |
| 1986 | Roslyn | Category 1 | 75 mph | 280 km |
| 1986 | Newton | Category 1 | 86 mph | 189 km |
| 1985 | Waldo | Category 2 | 104 mph | 147 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 0.9 in |
Potrero de los Sánchez (Estación Techa) has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 65°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.9") and April the driest (0.1").