Los Mochis
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When to go: Los Mochis month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Los Mochis are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 26–27°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 36°C), January the coldest (average low 12°C), and August the wettest (about 122 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.9 | 12.1 | 4 | 9.8 |
| February | 27.2 | 12.9 | 9 | 10.1 |
| March | 29.5 | 14.0 | 2 | 10.9 |
| April | 32.0 | 16.4 | 0 | 12.0 |
| May | 34.0 | 19.4 | 1 | 12.6 |
| June | 35.4 | 24.4 | 9 | 12.8 |
| July | 36.2 | 26.9 | 45 | 12.0 |
| August | 35.4 | 26.5 | 122 | 11.1 |
| September | 34.3 | 25.4 | 109 | 10.7 |
| October | 34.6 | 23.1 | 39 | 10.8 |
| November | 31.0 | 17.8 | 11 | 9.7 |
| December | 27.3 | 14.1 | 7 | 9.3 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1893
Initial development began in 1893 by a group of American utopian socialists who were adherents of Albert Kimsey Owen, an American civil engineer who built the first irrigation ditches in the valley.
- Documented history · 1898
In 1898, Johnston laid its first stone and drove the rapid growth of the city around it.
- Documented history · 1903
The first harvest was in 1903.
- Documented history · 1917
On 20 December 1917, the town of Ahome was established by decree of the local legislature.
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01 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Los Mochis
Los Mochis is a coastal city located in the northern region of Sinaloa, Mexico, serving as the municipal seat for the municipality of Ahome. The city functions as the western terminus of the Chihuahua-Pacific Railroad, known as El Chepe, which connects to the port of Topolobampo.
Durable orientation encompasses the physical geography and foundational layout of the municipality, including wide and straight streets originally planned by businessman Benjamin F. Johnston. Transportation infrastructure relies on the Los Mochis Airport for air transit, alongside the nearby deepwater port of Topolobampo for commercial fishing and shipping activities.
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Local evidence is unavailable within the permanent source text regarding specific day-to-day security advisories, emergency response ratings, or localized crime statistics for Los Mochis.
02 · OverviewLos Mochis, in brief
Coastal hub
Los Mochis is a coastal city located in northern Sinaloa, Mexico. It serves as the municipal seat for the municipality of Ahome.
Positioned at latitude 25.79097 and longitude -108.99825, the city operates within the America/Mazatlan timezone. Its recorded population reaches 256,613 residents, functioning under the Mexican peso (MXN) currency. The region's indigenous heritage includes the Yoreme (Mayo), Cahita, and Guasaves/Tamazulas peoples, with the city's name originating from mochim, the Cahitan word for earth turtle.
Present-day economic development in Los Mochis is anchored in high-tech agriculture across the North Pacific irrigation region of Sinaloa-Sonora. This zone represents the principal agricultural area of Sinaloa, encompassing over 70 percent of all irrigated land. Local production features sugar cane, cotton, rice, flowers, and numerous vegetable varieties, establishing the valley as one of Mexico's largest producers of mangoes.
Commercial infrastructure extends to transportation and logistics networks. The city functions as the western terminus of the Chihuahua-Pacific Railroad, known as El Chepe, which was originally approved by President Porfirio Díaz to link cattle markets in Kansas City with the Pacific port of Topolobampo. Air transportation is supported by Los Mochis Airport. Nearby Topolobampo operates the second largest natural deepwater port in the world, maintaining commercial fishing operations and an increasingly critical role in shipping.
As the commercial center of Valle del Fuerte, the economic influence of Los Mochis reaches southward to El Fuerte, Choix, and Guasave, and northward to the state of Sonora. Urban foundations trace back to the initial irrigation development by American utopian socialists led by Albert Kimsey Owen, followed by the cultivation of sugarcane initiated by businessman Benjamin F. Johnston, who laid the first stone of the local sugar mill in 1898.
Frequently Asked Questions about Los Mochis
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01 · Q&AWhere is Los Mochis located and what are its coordinates?
Los Mochis is situated in Mexico at geographic coordinates 25.7910, -108.9982, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Los Mochis?
Los Mochis has a recorded population of approximately 256,613 and observes the America/Mazatlan time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Los Mochis?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Los Mochis include ES-MX, with MXN used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Los Mochis?
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