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Weather & Climate in Zavala, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zavala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 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 38.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 299 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 75.5°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Area | 1,069.3 sq mi (2,769.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.3506°N, 106.1146°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 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 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Apr 1, 1991 | 112 km SW of Barrón, Mexico | M5.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 2001 | 93 km SW of Los Pozos, Mexico | M4.8 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Dec 5, 2000 | 116 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.7 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Sep 2, 1994 | 116 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1994 | 105 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.3 | 138 km | 36 km |
| Mar 10, 2002 | 112 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.2 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Sep 2, 1994 | 91 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.2 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 72 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.0 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 64 km WSW of Palmar de Cuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 147 km | 16 km |
| Feb 15, 2001 | 107 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M3.9 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jul 27, 1994 | 68 km W of Mazatlán, Mexico | M3.9 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Dec 22, 2000 | 113 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M3.8 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jul 28, 1994 | 92 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M3.8 | 125 km | 10 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 3 | 121 mph | 140 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 2 | 109 mph | 50 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 71 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 75 mph | 287 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 3 | 121 mph | 74 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 228 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 105 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 115 mph | 299 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 2 | 104 mph | 285 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 138 mph | 174 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 204 km |
| 1995 | Ismael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 285 km |
| 1995 | Henriette | Category 1 | 92 mph | 275 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 74 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 182 km |
| 1989 | Kiko | Category 3 | 115 mph | 206 km |
| 1986 | Paine | Category 2 | 92 mph | 287 km |
| 1986 | Roslyn | Category 1 | 75 mph | 124 km |
| 1986 | Newton | Category 1 | 75 mph | 220 km |
| 1985 | Waldo | Category 2 | 104 mph | 169 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isabel, Isla (169 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Durango Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 9.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in |
Zavala has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 68°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.9") and April the driest (0.1").