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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. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
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").