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Francisco Zarco, Mexico

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2,664 Population 345/sq mi density
1,102 ft Elevation 336 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Francisco Zarco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,102 ft (336 m)
Area7.7 sq mi (20.0 km²)
Population Density345/sq mi
Coordinates32.0950°N, 116.5719°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.1"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.28"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10,565 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 15, 2025.

Apr 4, 2010 The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake M7.2 122 km
Dec 30, 2009 12km N of Delta, B.C., MX M5.8 136 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 92 km
Feb 22, 2002 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.7 120 km
Dec 8, 2001 22km S of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 148 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 144 km
Apr 4, 2010 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 126 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 147 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.4 141 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.4 122 km
May 24, 2006 6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 129 km
Aug 26, 2012 5km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.3 140 km
Dec 3, 1991 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 80 km
Apr 8, 2010 12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.3 123 km
Mar 23, 1994 35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 54 km
Apr 4, 2010 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX M5.3 97 km
Jun 5, 2021 11km W of Calipatria, CA M5.3 146 km
Apr 5, 2010 27km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.2 136 km
Apr 14, 2025 5 km S of Julian, CA M5.2 105 km
Jun 10, 2016 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.2 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1862 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m — 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (152 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 152 km
San Quintin Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 260 m (853 ft) Unknown 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CEDAR (268,362 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 CEDAR 268,362 96 km
2007 HARRIS 90,443 64 km
2003 MINE/OTAY 37,232 64 km
2006 HORSE 16,659 70 km
2020 VALLEY 16,517 72 km
1996 OTAY 322 12,238 62 km
2001 VIEJAS 10,942 80 km
1995 SYCAMORE 9,626 59 km
1995 EL MONTE 8,482 93 km
2016 BORDER 3 7,958 57 km
1985 MILLER 7,809 75 km
2013 CHARIOT 7,250 93 km
1995 BUTTERFIELD 7,165 95 km
1993 EAGLE 5,784 100 km
2021 SOUTHERN 5,525 99 km
2012 BORDER 6 5,301 61 km
2007 INKOPAH 5,037 75 km
1989 THING 2 4,650 87 km
1999 LAGUNA 100 4,586 91 km
2022 BORDER 32 4,530 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in Wettest
March 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
April 58°F (15°C) 0.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
November 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in

Francisco Zarco has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 54°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.3") and June the driest (0.0").

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