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El Centro, Mexico

Full City Profile

784 Population 1/sq mi density
7,333 ft Elevation 2,235 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
El Centro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,333 ft (2,235 m)
Area609.9 sq mi (1,579.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates23.3898°N, 103.3034°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.09"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 20, 2024.

Sep 20, 2024 10 km E of Emilio Carranza, Mexico M4.2 83 km
Sep 25, 1995 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico M4.1 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Roslyn (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 159 km
2022 Orlene Category 1 291 km
2018 Willa Category 3 229 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 125 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 229 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

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

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 53°F (11°C) 0.3 in
March 57°F (14°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
June 67°F (19°C) 2.7 in Warmest
July 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
August 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
September 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
November 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.5 in

El Centro has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 50°F in January to 67°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (0.1").

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