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Weather & Climate in Rancho Viejo, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rancho Viejo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 76.8°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 1,352.0 sq mi (3,501.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.1218°N, 107.7569°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
62 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Mar 16, 1990 | 72 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico | M6.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1994 | 86 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico | M5.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M5.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2021 | 97 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M5.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 109 km SSW of El Progreso, Mexico | M5.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 83 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M5.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico | M5.1 | 109 km | 34 km |
| Feb 10, 1997 | 95 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 90 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 1990 | 90 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 1990 | 91 km WSW of Dautillos, Mexico | M4.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2013 | 102 km WSW of Altata, Mexico | M4.6 | 150 km | 29 km |
| Oct 26, 2009 | 16 km N of Badiraguato, Mexico | M4.5 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2004 | 87 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2022 | 84 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1994 | 85 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M4.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 20 km SW of Canelas, Mexico | M4.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 1998 | 61 km WSW of Dautillos, Mexico | M4.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 1997 | 109 km NE of Los Barriles, Mexico | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1998 | 96 km WSW of Altata, Mexico | M4.4 | 145 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
22 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 1 | 86 mph | 299 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 191 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 237 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 43 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 1 | 92 mph | 226 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 81 mph | 243 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 66 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 2 | 109 mph | 259 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 2 | 98 mph | 263 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 2 | 104 mph | 215 km |
| 1998 | Isis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 125 km |
| 1996 | Fausto | Category 1 | 92 mph | 196 km |
| 1995 | Ismael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 137 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 73 km |
| 1989 | Kiko | Category 3 | 121 mph | 235 km |
| 1986 | Paine | Category 2 | 98 mph | 85 km |
| 1986 | Roslyn | Category 1 | 75 mph | 277 km |
| 1986 | Newton | Category 1 | 86 mph | 201 km |
| 1985 | Waldo | Category 2 | 104 mph | 147 km |
| 1983 | Tico | Category 2 | — | 288 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in |
Rancho Viejo has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 66°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.8") and May the driest (0.1").