Culiacán
City in Sinaloa, Mexico
Overview
Culiacán is the capital of Sinaloa and a dynamic city set at the confluence of three rivers. It is known for its rich gastronomy, lively street life, and as a gateway to the nearby sierras and agricultural heartland of Mexico.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Sinaloa
Population
808,416
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
24.79°, -107.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$1,065
Local Cost
$590
Local Income
$480
Cashless
60
English
35
Temperature
25.3°C
Summer Avg
29.1°C
Winter Avg
20.5°C
Record High
45.9°C
Record Low
3.7°C
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
704 mm
Internet Speed
160 Mbps
Upload
109 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
21
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
2
Parks
16
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CUL
Distance
9 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 62 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.