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Climate and weather.


subtropical to tropical,  
with a very clearly distinguishable dry season (October - June) and wet season (July -September).
 
Bare branches in the dry season.
dry season (= most of the year) 
Most trees do not have any leaves. 
The whole area looks brown and bone-dry. 		 Lush vegetation in the rainy season. San Ignacio, SI
Within 2-3 weeks after the rains start, (half July) everything turns green, and the weeds take over!
 
Violent storms are frequent  in the wet season.
 
Flooding can be sudden and severe.
Los Mochis 2005-08-08		 Los MOchis, storm damage.
The roof of this garage collapsed during this rain storm. 
 

Extensive flooding is possible.
 
Piaxtla river bridge in San Ignacio.  San Ignacio bridge  
In 1998, the flood waters rose above this bridge in San Ignacio.
 

 

Health warnings.
 
bulletMalaria and Dengue fever are present in the coastal areas, especially during the wet season.  
Check www.cdc.gov/travel/ for more information.
 
bulletMosquitoes and other blood-sucking bugs love the shade of the open project buildings. 
bulletIf you are one of those people who attracts all the mosquitoes in the "neighborhood" (pun intended),
do bring a good insect repellent. Your life will be ??? more comfortable ??? less miserable ??? 

 
bulletThe Summer months are HOT and STEAMY:  
bullet38C / 100 F  with 100% humidity is not unusual !!!
bulletHeat exhaustion is a life-threatening condition.

 
 

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