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Weather & Climate in Salinas, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Salinas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 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 47.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 157.3 sq mi (407.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.8902°N, 95.9430°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
107 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Jul 29, 2014 | 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M6.3 | 138 km | 107 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico | M5.9 | 78 km | 109 km |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Veracruz, Mexico | M5.7 | 95 km | 110 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico | M5.7 | 43 km | 16 km |
| Jan 17, 2004 | 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico | M5.2 | 136 km | 110 km |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 1 km NNW of Dehesa, Mexico | M5.0 | 144 km | 122 km |
| Oct 9, 2001 | 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico | M4.9 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico | M4.9 | 127 km | 77 km |
| Nov 6, 2017 | 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico | M4.8 | 102 km | 106 km |
| Aug 4, 2021 | 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico | M4.8 | 28 km | 8 km |
| Aug 2, 2019 | 4 km N of Juan Rodríguez Clara, Mexico | M4.7 | 111 km | 60 km |
| Jun 3, 2011 | 14 km ENE of Nuevo Ixcatlán, Mexico | M4.6 | 149 km | 135 km |
| Feb 12, 2012 | 5 km WSW of Ayotzintepec, Mexico | M4.6 | 140 km | 78 km |
| Aug 26, 2016 | Gulf of America | M4.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2006 | 7 km WNW of San José Río Manzo, Mexico | M4.5 | 132 km | 112 km |
| Feb 14, 2012 | 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico | M4.4 | 46 km | 17 km |
| Mar 17, 2018 | 12 km NE of Nuevo Ixcatlán, Mexico | M4.4 | 142 km | 116 km |
| Sep 11, 2022 | 13 km NE of Nuevo Ixcatlán, Mexico | M4.4 | 143 km | 119 km |
| Jun 5, 1992 | 14 km N of Arbolillo, Mexico | M4.4 | 14 km | 39 km |
| Feb 15, 2017 | 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico | M4.4 | 49 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 199 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 225 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 137 km |
| 2013 | Ingrid | Category 1 | 75 mph | 285 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 53 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 185 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 179 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 115 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 75 mph | 257 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 257 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 212 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 223 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Martin | Shield | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | 1796 | 86 km |
| Naolinco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | -1200 | 121 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 140 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 143 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 143 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 8.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 11.9 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 12.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in |
Salinas has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 72°F in February to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 59.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.8") and March the driest (0.6").