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Bahía Tortugas, Mexico

Baja California Sur · Mexico

Bahía Tortugas is a small town in Baja California Sur, Mexico with a population of 2,671. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,671 Population
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
3.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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About Bahía Tortugas

Bahía Tortugas is a town in Baja California Sur, Mexico. It is in Mulegé Municipality on the west coast of the peninsula, and is one of the six subdivisions of the municipality. The town is nearby Punta Eugenia, and it is northwest of Bahía Asunción.

People

Population2,671

Economy

Unemployment1.2%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain3.1 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population2,671
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates27.6913°, -114.8948°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceBaja California Sur
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation3.1 inches (78 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bahía Tortugas

Bahía Tortugas is a small town in Mexico (Baja California Sur) with a population of 2,671. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 85 business establishments.

Income: Bahía Tortugas vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)85

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Bahía Tortugas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 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 3.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates27.6913°N, 114.8948°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.1"
92% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 0.59"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 12, 2012.

May 22, 1992 38 km SSW of Bahía Tortugas, Mexico M5.3 39 km
Jan 13, 1990 21 km WSW of Bahía Tortugas, Mexico M5.1 22 km
May 9, 2010 29 km W of Bahía Tortugas, Mexico M4.8 29 km
May 11, 2010 33 km WNW of Bahía Tortugas, Mexico M4.5 34 km
Apr 12, 2012 27 km NNW of San Francisco, Mexico M4.4 138 km
Jan 29, 2007 36 km S of Bahía Asunción, Mexico M4.1 117 km
Jan 29, 2007 24 km SSE of Bahía Asunción, Mexico M4.0 108 km
May 22, 1992 82 km SSW of Bahía Tortugas, Mexico M4.0 83 km
Apr 5, 1993 10 km WNW of San Luis, Mexico M4.0 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Hilary (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Hilary Category 1 155 km
2014 Norbert Category 2 257 km
2014 Odile Category 1 293 km
2009 Jimena Category 2 270 km
1997 Nora Category 1 14 km
1992 Lester Category 1 178 km
1984 Marie Category 1 150 km
1984 Norbert Category 1 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Borja Volcanic Field (144 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Borja Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,360 m (4,462 ft) Unknown 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in Wettest
March 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
April 65°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
August 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
November 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in

Bahía Tortugas has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 62°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 3.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.6") and April the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Bahía Tortugas

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bahía Asunción AirstripSmall Airport
Bahía Tortugas AirfieldSmall Airport
Isla Cedros AirportSmall Airport
Isla Natividad AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mazatlan

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bahía Tortugas

What is the population of Bahía Tortugas?

Bahía Tortugas has a population of 2,671 residents and is located in Mexico..

What is the weather like in Bahía Tortugas?

Bahía Tortugas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.1 inches.

How is the job market in Bahía Tortugas?

The job market in Bahía Tortugas is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 85 business establishments in the area.

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