San Carlos, Mexico

Full City Profile

2,264 Population 8/sq mi density

7 ft Elevation 2 meters

77°F Avg Temperature 25°C

San Carlos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)

Annual Average	76.7°F
	42% above US avg
January Average	64°F (18°C)
July Average	89°F (32°C)
Sunny Days	320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7 ft (2 m)
Area	281.4 sq mi (728.8 km²)
Population Density	8/sq mi
Coordinates	27.9575°N, 111.0435°W
Timezone	America/Hermosillo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.8"

77% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.60"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

141 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 28, 2025.

Jan 4, 2006	75 km SSW of Bahía de Kino, Mexico	M6.6	108 km
Jan 19, 2018	79 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico	M6.3	141 km
Jul 30, 2006	76 km E of Mulegé, Mexico	M5.9	123 km
Mar 24, 2000	51 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico	M5.6	52 km
Aug 10, 2014	65 km WSW of San Carlos, Mexico	M5.5	66 km
Jul 31, 2021	60 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico	M5.5	60 km
Jul 3, 2024	77 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico	M5.3	143 km
Apr 26, 2011	73 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico	M5.3	73 km
Jan 21, 2022	76 km SSW of Bahía de Lobos, Mexico	M5.3	134 km
Jan 4, 2006	69 km N of Santa Rosalía, Mexico	M5.2	108 km
Aug 6, 2022	67 km WSW of San Carlos, Mexico	M5.2	68 km
May 28, 2006	88 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico	M5.2	131 km
Oct 3, 1992	58 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico	M5.2	59 km
May 24, 2011	65 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico	M5.1	66 km
May 28, 2006	76 km N of Loreto, Mexico	M5.1	141 km
Apr 20, 2011	67 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico	M5.0	67 km
Jan 12, 2011	57 km ENE of Mulegé, Mexico	M5.0	112 km
Sep 10, 2011	83 km SSW of Bahía de Kino, Mexico	M4.9	109 km
Jan 4, 2006	76 km NNW of Santa Rosalía, Mexico	M4.9	140 km
Oct 11, 1992	54 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico	M4.8	55 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Newton (2016).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2016	Newton	Category 1	193 km
2014	Odile	Category 1	189 km
2009	Jimena	Category 2	194 km
2008	Norbert	Category 1	225 km
2007	Henriette	Category 1	155 km
2003	Marty	Category 1	197 km
1996	Fausto	Category 1	289 km
1992	Lester	Category 1	266 km
1986	Newton	Category 1	186 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	64°F (18°C)	0.7 in	Coldest
February	66°F (19°C)	0.4 in
March	69°F (20°C)	0.2 in
April	74°F (23°C)	0.0 in	Driest
May	80°F (27°C)	0.0 in
June	86°F (30°C)	0.1 in
July	89°F (32°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
August	89°F (32°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
September	87°F (31°C)	1.7 in
October	81°F (27°C)	0.5 in
November	71°F (22°C)	0.4 in
December	65°F (18°C)	0.6 in

San Carlos has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 64°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and April the driest (0.0").

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