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Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

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202,694 Population 691/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Cabo San Lucas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average72.9°F
35% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area293.4 sq mi (759.9 km²)
Population Density691/sq mi
Coordinates22.8909°N, 109.9124°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.2"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.25"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

59 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 3, 2024.

Oct 3, 2002 111 km ESE of La Rivera, Mexico M6.5 149 km
Jun 18, 2023 Gulf of California M6.4 129 km
Feb 18, 2004 78 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.9 139 km
Sep 22, 2017 77 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.6 133 km
Nov 5, 1998 81 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.5 142 km
Jan 31, 2019 Baja California Sur, Mexico M5.3 146 km
Jan 17, 1991 72 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.3 138 km
Jan 19, 2009 115 km SW of El Pescadero, Mexico M5.3 122 km
Feb 9, 2004 83 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.2 146 km
Jun 19, 2023 118 km E of La Playa, Mexico M5.2 145 km
Feb 9, 2004 83 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.1 150 km
Feb 5, 2009 14 km ESE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.0 88 km
Nov 16, 2009 Gulf of California M4.9 145 km
May 20, 2007 77 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M4.9 138 km
May 23, 2007 75 km ESE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.7 110 km
Apr 7, 2009 67 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.6 150 km
Jun 2, 2017 68 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.6 149 km
May 6, 2001 84 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M4.5 150 km
Sep 3, 2024 15 km SSE of San José del Cabo, Mexico M4.4 25 km
Jan 13, 2004 65 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.4 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

44 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lorena (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Lorena Category 1 165 km
2023 Norma Category 3 23 km
2021 Olaf Category 2 25 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 188 km
2020 Genevieve Category 2 89 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 74 km
2016 Newton Category 1 23 km
2015 Blanca Category 1 292 km
2014 Odile Category 3 2 km
2014 Norbert Category 3 150 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 220 km
2012 Paul Category 2 263 km
2009 Jimena Category 4 162 km
2008 Norbert Category 3 240 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 40 km
2006 Lane Category 3 288 km
2006 John Category 3 69 km
2005 Otis Category 2 212 km
2004 Javier Category 3 250 km
2003 Marty Category 2 22 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in
March 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
May 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 1.4 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in

Cabo San Lucas has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 64°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and May the driest (0.0").

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