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Weather & Climate in Tabalá, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Tabalá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above US avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density263/sq mi
Coordinates24.4424°N, 107.0956°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"
25% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.83"
Driest Month (May) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.

Jun 27, 1991 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 116 km 10 km
Jul 12, 2009 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico M5.1 79 km 34 km
Jan 12, 1997 94 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M5.0 141 km 24 km
Jan 6, 1998 61 km WSW of Dautillos, Mexico M4.5 146 km 10 km
Sep 5, 2011 20 km SW of Canelas, Mexico M4.5 74 km 10 km
Oct 26, 2009 16 km N of Badiraguato, Mexico M4.5 128 km 10 km
Jan 14, 2004 87 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.5 148 km 10 km
Jun 26, 1991 64 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M4.3 122 km 10 km
Mar 16, 2009 50 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.2 121 km 10 km
Jul 16, 1999 34 km WSW of Costa Azul, Mexico M4.2 148 km 10 km
Jul 24, 2025 8 km ENE of Culiacán, Mexico M4.2 47 km 10 km
Jul 15, 1991 86 km SSW of Las Aguamitas, Mexico M4.1 129 km 10 km
Jul 17, 2009 20 km NNW of Sanalona, Mexico M4.1 61 km 10 km
Sep 5, 2011 17 km E of Tamazula de Victoria, Mexico M4.1 63 km 5 km
Feb 2, 2002 70 km WSW of Altata, Mexico M4.1 148 km 10 km
Feb 20, 2021 83 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.0 146 km 10 km
Aug 10, 2001 55 km WSW of Altata, Mexico M3.9 132 km 10 km
Jul 27, 1994 68 km W of Mazatlán, Mexico M3.9 148 km 33 km
May 12, 2004 47 km WSW of Altata, Mexico M3.8 126 km 10 km
Jun 26, 2005 97 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M3.5 149 km 10 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 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 121 mph 283 km
2022 Orlene Category 1 86 mph 199 km
2021 Olaf Category 2 104 mph 297 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 75 mph 92 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 86 mph 252 km
2018 Willa Category 3 115 mph 228 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 75 mph 100 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 81 mph 290 km
2006 Lane Category 3 127 mph 19 km
2006 John Category 3 109 mph 255 km
2003 Marty Category 2 98 mph 296 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 104 mph 220 km
1998 Isis Category 1 75 mph 204 km
1996 Fausto Category 1 75 mph 288 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 81 mph 193 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 104 mph 228 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 98 mph 31 km
1989 Kiko Category 3 121 mph 205 km
1986 Paine Category 2 98 mph 169 km
1986 Roslyn Category 1 75 mph 194 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
April 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
May 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
June 86°F (30°C) 1.5 in Warmest
July 85°F (30°C) 6.9 in
August 84°F (29°C) 7.8 in Wettest
September 83°F (29°C) 5.8 in
October 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
December 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in

Tabalá has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 69°F in January to 86°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.8") and May the driest (0.1").

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