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San Felipe, Mexico

Baja California · Mexico

San Felipe is a small city in Baja California, Mexico with a population of 16,702. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

16,702 Population 4/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
2.7 in Annual Rain
America / Tijuana Timezone

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About San Felipe

San Felipe

San Felipe is a coastal city in San Felipe Municipality, Baja California, located on the Gulf of California. The population of San Felipe was reported as 17,143 inhabitants in the 2020 Mexican Census. San Felipe is historically a fishing town. Today it is also a popular tourist destination, known for its beaches, nature, and desert racing, as home to the San Felipe 250.

People

Population16,702
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain2.7 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population16,702
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates31.0253°, -114.8417°
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceBaja California
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation2.7 inches (69 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Felipe

San Felipe is a small city in Mexico (Baja California) with a population of 16,702. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.7 inches. The timezone is America/Tijuana.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 534 business establishments.

Income: San Felipe vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)534

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in San Felipe

San Felipe has an average annual temperature of 22.4°C (72°F). The hottest month is Jul (33.4°C), the coldest is Jan (12.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 110 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.6°C / 55°F 2.6° / 25.1° 16.5
Feb 13.1°C / 56°F 2.7° / 26.2° 12.6
Mar 15.9°C / 61°F 5° / 29° 19.0
Apr 21°C / 70°F 8.3° / 35.1° 1.3
May 24.3°C / 76°F 10.9° / 36.6° 0.5
Jun 29.7°C / 85°F 16.2° / 41.2° 0.7
Jul 33.4°C / 92°F 22.8° / 42.6° 1.9
Aug 33.1°C / 92°F 22.7° / 42.4° 16.1
Sep 29.6°C / 85°F 16.8° / 40.9° 14.3
Oct 24.3°C / 76°F 10.2° / 36.6° 1.0
Nov 17.6°C / 64°F 6.9° / 30.9° 9.4
Dec 13.9°C / 57°F 4.2° / 27.1° 16.5
San Felipe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. 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 2.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average71.3°F
32% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area4,405.3 sq mi (11,409.7 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates31.0253°N, 114.8417°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.7"
93% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 0.55"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5,172 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M3.5 on Aug 14, 2025.

Apr 4, 2010 The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake M7.2 147 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 121 km
Dec 8, 2001 22km S of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 109 km
Mar 28, 2016 103 km SSE of San Felipe, Mexico M5.5 104 km
Mar 7, 2020 71km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.5 79 km
Apr 4, 2010 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 147 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.4 144 km
May 24, 2006 6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 147 km
Dec 3, 1991 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 124 km
Mar 22, 2014 98 km SE of San Felipe, Mexico M5.3 99 km
Apr 8, 2010 12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.3 133 km
Apr 5, 2010 27km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.2 110 km
Aug 27, 2012 91 km SSW of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico M5.2 105 km
Aug 27, 2012 92 km SSW of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico M5.2 104 km
Oct 3, 1994 5 km NE of Ejido Doctor Alberto Oviedo Mota (El Indiviso), Mexico M5.2 116 km
Apr 6, 2019 71 km SW of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico M5.2 81 km
Jun 18, 2022 109 km W of La Libertad, Mexico M5.1 144 km
May 1, 2006 103 km SSE of San Felipe, Mexico M5.1 104 km
Apr 27, 2005 109 km SE of San Felipe, Mexico M5.1 110 km
Jun 18, 2022 103 km WNW of La Libertad, Mexico M5.1 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Nora (1997).

Year Name Category Closest
1997 Nora Category 1 170 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Luis, Isla (125 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Luis, Isla Tuff cone 180 m (591 ft) Unknown 125 km
San Quintin Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 260 m (853 ft) Unknown 127 km
Pinacate Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,200 m (3,937 ft) Unknown 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
May 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
June 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 87°F (31°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 87°F (31°C) 0.6 in Wettest
September 83°F (28°C) 0.4 in
October 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in

San Felipe has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 57°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.6") and June the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in San Felipe

Institution Type Founded Website
Colegio de Bachilleres de Baja California Plantel San Felipe College
Colegio de Estudios Cientificos Y Tecnologicos Plantel San Felipe College

Schools in San Felipe

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Prof. Eduardo Galindo DomiNguez
Escuelas Primeras Federales 5 de Febrero TM, San Felipe de Jesus
COBACH - Primera Sección
Escuela Primeria Jaime Nanó
escuela
escuela
5 de Febrero
Waldo Herni�Ndez Maldonado
Unidad de Servicios de Apoyo A La Educacion Regular Num. Xxii
San Felipe de Jesus
Amistad Internacional
Prof. Domingo Carballo Felix
Josefina Ibarra de Cortez
Josefa Ortiz de DomiNguez
Jaime Nuno
Felipa Vda de Arellano
Felipa Vda Arellano
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 6
Colegio San Felipe de Jesus
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Hotels in San Felipe

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Costa Azul
Hotel el "CORAL"
Hotel El Capitan
Hotel Hacienda Coral
Hotel Hacienda Don Jesus
Hotel Las Palmas
Hotel Riveria
San Felipe Marina Resort & Spa
Sandollar Hotel

Restaurants in San Felipe

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asadero El Chucata
Asadero El General
Asadero Riviera
El Molcajete
La Cabaña Restaurant
Restaurant Bar El Capitan
Restaurant El Marino
Taqueria Rosilina
Testaurant Chencho's

Cafes in San Felipe

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fuente de Sodas Karina

Bus Stations in San Felipe

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Autobuses de San Felipe

Gas Stations in San Felipe

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

gasolinera
MX #2871539918
Pemex

Banks in San Felipe

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BBVA

Airports Near San Felipe

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Agua Caliente AirstripSmall Airport
Campo Cristina AirstripSmall Airport
Colonia San Pedro Mártir AirportSmall Airport
Matomí AirportSmall Airport
Puertecitos AirportSmall Airport
San Felipe International AirportSFHSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Felipe

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Instituto San Felipe de Jesus A. C.
Kingdom Hall

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Tijuana

🇲🇽 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 San Felipe

What is the population of San Felipe?

San Felipe has a population of 16,702 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 4,405.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Felipe?

San Felipe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.7 inches.

How is the job market in San Felipe?

The job market in San Felipe is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 534 business establishments in the area.

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