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Guerrero Negro, Mexico

Baja California Sur · Mexico

Guerrero Negro is a small city in Baja California Sur, Mexico with a population of 13,054. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,054 Population
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
2.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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People

Population13,054

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain2.6 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population13,054
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates27.9601°, -114.0559°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceBaja California Sur
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation2.6 inches (67 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Guerrero Negro

Guerrero Negro is a small city in Mexico (Baja California Sur) with a population of 13,054. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 418 business establishments.

Income: Guerrero Negro vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)418

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Guerrero Negro

Guerrero Negro has an average annual temperature of 20.5°C (69°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.9°C), the coldest is Jan (15.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 106 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.2°C / 59°F 6.1° / 28.2° 5.1
Feb 15.3°C / 59°F 5.9° / 29.2° 4.7
Mar 16.7°C / 62°F 7.6° / 31.2° 20.0
Apr 18.8°C / 66°F 9.3° / 34.8° 0.3
May 19.2°C / 67°F 10.9° / 33° 1.1
Jun 22.4°C / 72°F 12.7° / 37° 20.8
Jul 26.4°C / 80°F 16.9° / 38.8° 2.0
Aug 27.9°C / 82°F 18.9° / 41° 10.2
Sep 26.2°C / 79°F 15.7° / 40° 20.1
Oct 23.2°C / 74°F 13° / 37.7° 1.1
Nov 19.3°C / 67°F 10° / 32.1° 6.1
Dec 16.1°C / 61°F 7.7° / 28.9° 14.1
Guerrero Negro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 331 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 2.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average67.4°F
25% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates27.9601°N, 114.0559°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.6"
93% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 0.75"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

54 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 26, 2024.

Apr 12, 2012 69 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico M7.0 124 km
Apr 12, 2012 83 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico M6.0 140 km
Sep 24, 2004 81 km WSW of Bahía de Kino, Mexico M5.9 147 km
Mar 5, 1993 68 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico M5.7 124 km
Aug 3, 2009 90 km NE of San Luis, Mexico M5.5 147 km
May 22, 1992 38 km SSW of Bahía Tortugas, Mexico M5.3 116 km
Apr 29, 2011 69 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico M5.2 126 km
Jan 13, 1990 21 km WSW of Bahía Tortugas, Mexico M5.1 109 km
Feb 19, 2008 112 km NW of San Luis, Mexico M5.0 145 km
Mar 5, 1993 74 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico M4.9 131 km
Aug 15, 2003 58 km NNE of Villa Alberto Andrés Alvarado Arámburo, Mexico M4.9 84 km
Nov 24, 2000 72 km NNE of Villa Alberto Andrés Alvarado Arámburo, Mexico M4.9 108 km
Apr 12, 2012 67 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico M4.9 123 km
Apr 12, 2012 73 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico M4.9 128 km
Dec 21, 2009 82 km NE of San Luis, Mexico M4.8 142 km
May 9, 2010 29 km W of Bahía Tortugas, Mexico M4.8 116 km
Apr 12, 2012 70 km ENE of San Luis, Mexico M4.7 125 km
Aug 20, 2004 66 km ESE of San Luis, Mexico M4.6 96 km
Nov 2, 1998 79 km NE of Villa Alberto Andrés Alvarado Arámburo, Mexico M4.5 124 km
May 11, 2010 33 km WNW of Bahía Tortugas, Mexico M4.5 118 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 1 203 km
2016 Newton Category 1 275 km
2014 Odile Category 1 238 km
2009 Jimena Category 2 215 km
1997 Nora Category 1 83 km
1992 Lester Category 1 144 km
1984 Marie Category 1 237 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 (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Borja Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,360 m (4,462 ft) Unknown 67 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
April 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in Wettest

Guerrero Negro has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 60°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 2.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.8") and May the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Guerrero Negro

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ignacio Manuel Altamirano
Telesecundaria Num. 92
Centro de Estudios Tecnológicos del Mar No. 21
Escuela Secundaria Francisco J. Mujica
Colegio México
Escuela Primaria Marcelo Rubio
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Radio Stations near Guerrero Negro

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Guerrero Negro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de la Ballena de Guerrero Negro

Libraries in Guerrero Negro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Arturo Castro Castro0.0

Hotels in Guerrero Negro

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alma Viajero
Cabanas Malarrimo
Covare Inn
Los Caracoles
Plaza Salparaíso
San Ignacio
San Luciano
TerraSal
The Halfway Inn

Restaurants in Guerrero Negro

12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alma de Sal
Cabanas Malarrimo
Cowboy
Dragon Bahia
Eugenia's
Lizardi
Ls Caracoles
Maggic Pizzas
Mario’s
Puerto Viejo
Santo Remedio
Tacos El Plobano

Cafes in Guerrero Negro

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Black Coffee
El Pelicano

Monuments in Guerrero Negro

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parallel Eagle Monument

Dentists in Guerrero Negro

6 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BioDent
Clinica Dental Culiacán
Dr. Faustino Padilla L.
Dra. Dunia C. Araujo B.
Dra. Karol González Q.
GNDental

Bus Stations in Guerrero Negro

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #10629322369

Gas Stations in Guerrero Negro

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex
Pemex
VP Racing

Banks in Guerrero Negro

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banamex
Banco Azteca
Banjercito

Airports Near Guerrero Negro

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Arco AirstripSmall Airport
Guerrero Negro AirportGUBSmall Airport
Rancho El Caracol AirfieldSmall Airport
Rancho El Piloto AirstripSmall Airport
Santa Rosa de Vizcaino AirstripSmall Airport
Santa Rosalita AirstripSmall Airport
Unión Granjas Elizabeth AirstripSmall Airport
Villa Jesús María AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Guerrero Negro

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Quinto Sol

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Guerrero Negro

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Whale Sanctuary of El VizcainoNatural1993

Churches & Religious Organizations in Guerrero Negro

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Guerrero Negro

Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino
Natural · inscribed 1993
Located in the central part of the peninsula of Baja California, the sanctuary contains some exceptionally interesting ecosystems. The coastal lagoons of Ojo de Liebre and San Ignacio are important reproduction and wintering sites for the grey whale, harbour s...

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 Guerrero Negro

What is the population of Guerrero Negro?

Guerrero Negro has a population of 13,054 residents and is located in Mexico..

What is the weather like in Guerrero Negro?

Guerrero Negro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.6 inches.

How is the job market in Guerrero Negro?

The job market in Guerrero Negro is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 418 business establishments in the area.

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