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Puerto San Carlos, Mexico

Baja California Sur · Mexico

Puerto San Carlos is a small city in Baja California Sur, Mexico with a population of 5,538. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,538 Population 19/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
3.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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People

Population5,538
Density19/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.2%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain3.7 in/yr
Sunny Days329/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population5,538
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates24.7887°, -112.1050°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceBaja California Sur
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation3.7 inches (95 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Puerto San Carlos

Puerto San Carlos is a small city in Mexico (Baja California Sur) with a population of 5,538. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 177 business establishments.

Income: Puerto San Carlos vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)177

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Puerto San Carlos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 329 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 3.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average68.7°F
27% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area288.6 sq mi (747.4 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates24.7887°N, 112.1050°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.7"
90% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.71"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Feb 10, 2024.

Feb 9, 2004 31 km WNW of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico M5.5 32 km
Feb 9, 2004 41 km W of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico M5.4 41 km
Dec 27, 1994 40 km SE of Loreto, Mexico M4.8 143 km
Jun 25, 1997 104 km S of Villa Morelos, Mexico M4.8 109 km
Oct 13, 2012 94 km W of Puerto Adolfo Lopez Mateos, Mexico M4.5 104 km
Jun 28, 2005 Baja California Sur, Mexico M4.5 11 km
Feb 5, 2004 26 km WNW of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico M4.4 27 km
Feb 9, 2004 44 km W of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico M4.4 44 km
Feb 9, 2004 44 km W of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico M4.3 45 km
Oct 19, 2013 Gulf of California M4.2 141 km
Sep 15, 2004 41 km WSW of Puerto Adolfo Lopez Mateos, Mexico M4.2 45 km
Oct 21, 2011 60 km SW of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico M4.2 61 km
Feb 9, 2004 61 km SW of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico M4.2 62 km
Feb 10, 2024 41 km SSE of Loreto, Mexico M4.1 139 km
Aug 8, 2005 109 km W of Puerto Adolfo Lopez Mateos, Mexico M4.1 121 km
Jan 28, 2014 66 km SSE of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico M4.0 67 km
Sep 6, 2010 69 km WSW of Puerto Adolfo Lopez Mateos, Mexico M4.0 73 km
Feb 25, 2001 99 km E of Villa Morelos, Mexico M4.0 150 km
Sep 16, 2004 38 km WSW of Puerto Adolfo Lopez Mateos, Mexico M3.7 49 km
Jul 18, 2008 103 km SW of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico M3.7 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

32 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Lorena (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Lorena Category 1 190 km
2023 Norma Category 2 277 km
2023 Hilary Category 2 229 km
2022 Kay Category 1 125 km
2021 Olaf Category 2 187 km
2020 Genevieve Category 1 229 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 254 km
2016 Newton Category 1 72 km
2014 Odile Category 3 70 km
2014 Norbert Category 3 96 km
2012 Paul Category 2 72 km
2009 Jimena Category 3 1 km
2008 Norbert Category 3 67 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 185 km
2006 John Category 2 136 km
2005 Otis Category 1 299 km
2004 Javier Category 2 211 km
2003 Marty Category 2 148 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 178 km
2001 Juliette Category 1 126 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Comondu-La Purisima (136 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Comondu-La Purisima Volcanic field 780 m (2,559 ft) Unknown 136 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in
April 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
August 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in
September 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in Warmest
October 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in

Puerto San Carlos has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 60°F in January to 79°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 3.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.7") and May the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Puerto San Carlos

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria General Lázaro Cárdenas
Escuela Secundaria Técnica Número 4
CETMAR 30
CENDI Tierra y Libertad
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Hotels in Puerto San Carlos

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Brennan

Restaurants in Puerto San Carlos

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant Sport Bar Lore
Restaurante Bar Marisol

Clinics in Puerto San Carlos

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hospital de Medicina Familiar No. 4 San Carlos

Gas Stations in Puerto San Carlos

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Airports Near Puerto San Carlos

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ayuquila AirportSmall Airport
Cañon Agricultural AirstripSmall Airport
Ciudad Constitución National AirportCUASmall Airport
El Medano (Santa Rita) AirportSmall Airport
Puerto Adolfo López Mateos AirstripSmall Airport
Puerto Cortés AirstripSmall Airport
Ton AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Puerto San Carlos

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de San Carlos Borromeo

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 Puerto San Carlos

What is the population of Puerto San Carlos?

Puerto San Carlos has a population of 5,538 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 288.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Puerto San Carlos?

Puerto San Carlos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 329 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.7 inches.

How is the job market in Puerto San Carlos?

The job market in Puerto San Carlos is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 177 business establishments in the area.

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