Weather & Climate in Quimichis, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Quimichis has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 652.3 sq mi (1,689.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.3612°N, 105.5391°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Nov 13, 2001 | 109 km SW of Barrón, Mexico | M6.1 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Apr 1, 1991 | 112 km SW of Barrón, Mexico | M5.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M5.6 | 105 km | 16 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 120 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M5.1 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Feb 11, 2007 | 102 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M5.0 | 139 km | 41 km |
| Nov 13, 2001 | 93 km SW of Los Pozos, Mexico | M4.8 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 99 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M4.5 | 122 km | 16 km |
| Sep 26, 2009 | 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.5 | 149 km | 35 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M4.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico | M4.4 | 91 km | 59 km |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 120 km WSW of Palmar de Cuautla, Mexico | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 113 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M4.3 | 135 km | 16 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 87 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2017 | 98 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M4.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2017 | 98 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M4.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2011 | 132 km W of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M4.1 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 64 km WSW of Palmar de Cuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 81 km | 16 km |
| Sep 15, 2010 | 89 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M4.0 | 129 km | 20 km |
| Aug 24, 2001 | 11 km E of Yago, Mexico | M4.0 | 84 km | 22 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 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 209 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 127 mph | 29 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 3 | 115 mph | 73 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 189 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 196 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 86 mph | 254 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 4 | 138 mph | 46 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 1 | - | 238 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 1 | - | 258 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 141 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 115 mph | 252 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 5 | 150 mph | 54 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 147 km |
| 1995 | Henriette | Category 1 | 86 mph | 252 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 40 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 288 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 1 | - | 275 km |
| 1989 | Kiko | Category 2 | 98 mph | 256 km |
| 1987 | Eugene | Category 1 | - | 299 km |
| 1986 | Roslyn | Category 1 | 75 mph | 165 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isabel, Isla (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 67 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 11.5 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 10.2 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in |
Quimichis has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 70°F in January to 84°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.6") and April the driest (0.0").