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Weather & Climate in Puerto Adolfo López Mateos, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puerto Adolfo López Mateos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 4.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 68.6°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 288.6 sq mi (747.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.1924°N, 112.1104°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
29 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Apr 18, 2024 | 64 km ESE of Loreto, Mexico | M5.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2004 | 31 km WNW of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico | M5.5 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2004 | 41 km W of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico | M5.4 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2024 | 31 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 104 km S of Villa Morelos, Mexico | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Dec 27, 1994 | 40 km SE of Loreto, Mexico | M4.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 2012 | 94 km W of Puerto Adolfo Lopez Mateos, Mexico | M4.5 | 95 km | 9 km |
| Jun 28, 2005 | Baja California Sur, Mexico | M4.5 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2004 | 44 km W of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico | M4.4 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2004 | 26 km WNW of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico | M4.4 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2000 | 33 km WNW of Loreto, Mexico | M4.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2004 | 44 km W of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico | M4.3 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 60 km SW of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico | M4.2 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 1996 | 47 km ESE of Loreto, Mexico | M4.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2004 | 41 km WSW of Puerto Adolfo Lopez Mateos, Mexico | M4.2 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2004 | 61 km SW of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico | M4.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2013 | Gulf of California | M4.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2024 | 41 km SSE of Loreto, Mexico | M4.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2005 | 109 km W of Puerto Adolfo Lopez Mateos, Mexico | M4.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2021 | 32 km ESE of Loreto, Mexico | M4.0 | 136 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
29 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 226 km |
| 2023 | Hilary | Category 2 | 98 mph | 242 km |
| 2022 | Kay | Category 1 | 86 mph | 140 km |
| 2021 | Olaf | Category 2 | 104 mph | 219 km |
| 2020 | Genevieve | Category 1 | 75 mph | 271 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 274 km |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 86 mph | 61 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 3 | 127 mph | 55 km |
| 2014 | Norbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 131 km |
| 2012 | Paul | Category 2 | 98 mph | 114 km |
| 2009 | Jimena | Category 3 | 109 mph | 23 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 3 | 115 mph | 97 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 81 mph | 178 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 2 | 109 mph | 153 km |
| 2004 | Javier | Category 1 | 75 mph | 254 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 2 | 98 mph | 134 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 2 | 98 mph | 194 km |
| 2001 | Juliette | Category 1 | 86 mph | 167 km |
| 1997 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 273 km |
| 1996 | Fausto | Category 1 | 92 mph | 212 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1810 | MEXICO | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Comondu-La Purisima (92 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Comondu-La Purisima | Volcanic field | 780 m (2,559 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in |
Puerto Adolfo López Mateos has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 60°F in January to 79°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 4.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.1") and May the driest (0.0").