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Altata
Sinaloa, Mexico

Altata

Altata is a village in Sinaloa, Mexico, close to the sea. It has a population of about 2,137 (2020). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now34°C
Best timeJan · Mar–Apr
Population2,137
Local time11:08
24.63° N, 107.93° WUTC−7 · Mexican Pacific Standard Time
Postal code80363
The year in Altataweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec68October
October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month77mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan · Mar–Apr

Best: Jan · Mar–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Altata at a glance

Best time to visitJan · Mar–Apr

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in August

Coolest month17°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

153 mm of rain

Driest monthMay

0 mm of rain

Warmest sea30°C

August

Weather in Altata

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
34°C

Cloudy · wind 15 km/h · humidity 55%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct34°29°
Fri23 Oct33°29°
Sat24 Oct32°27°
Sun25 Oct32°27°
Mon26 Oct32°27°
Tue27 Oct32°26°
Wed28 Oct32°27°
Thu29 Oct31°25°
Fri30 Oct31°25°

When to go to Altata

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score96961001008765383643689396
High22°22°23°25°27°29°31°31°30°29°26°23°
Low17°17°18°20°23°26°27°27°27°25°22°18°
Rain (mm)2182207104153156772618
Wet days220028222317612
Sea21°21°21°22°25°28°29°30°30°29°26°23°

What's on in Altata

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Altata

Nature in Mexico

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Altata

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Altata

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.7Topolobampo 101 km ↓2010 · 124 km
6.5Topolobampo 45 km ↓1969 · 142 km
6.4Los Barriles 96 km →1952 · 137 km
6.2Altata 102 km ↙1991 · 102 km

Tropical storms · Altata

Tropical storm archive

Towns and villages around Altata

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Altata from above

Postal code

80363

Getting to Altata

Bachigualato Federal International AirportCUL
48 km
Valle del Fuerte International AirportLMM
165 km
General Rafael Buelna International AirportMZT
235 km

Places near Altata

Places with a climate like Altata

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Altata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Altata.
What is the hottest month in Altata?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Altata?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Altata?
August is the wettest month with about 153 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Altata?
The sea is warmest in August at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 21°C.
What is the postal code of Altata?
The postal code of Altata is 80363.