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Tecate, Mexico

Full City Profile

64,764 Population 11,052/sq mi density
1,772 ft Elevation 540 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Tecate enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,772 ft (540 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²)
Population Density11,052/sq mi
Coordinates32.5660°N, 116.6319°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.4"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.76"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10,878 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 17, 2025.

Apr 4, 2010 The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake M7.2 129 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 69 km
Feb 22, 2002 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.7 126 km
Apr 4, 2010 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 132 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 96 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.4 114 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.4 130 km
May 24, 2006 6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 135 km
Aug 26, 2012 5km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.3 113 km
Dec 3, 1991 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 118 km
Apr 8, 2010 12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.3 136 km
Mar 23, 1994 35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 101 km
Apr 4, 2010 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX M5.3 95 km
Jun 5, 2021 11km W of Calipatria, CA M5.3 113 km
Apr 14, 2025 5 km S of Julian, CA M5.2 52 km
Jun 12, 2005 10km ESE of Anza, CA M5.2 108 km
Jun 10, 2016 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.2 98 km
Feb 9, 2008 8km W of Delta, B.C., MX M5.1 129 km
Feb 11, 2008 7km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.1 132 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 — 55 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (118 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 118 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 43 km
2007 WITCH 167,551 58 km
2007 HARRIS 90,443 16 km
2002 PINES 65,407 65 km
2003 PARADISE 55,995 76 km
2007 POOMACHA 47,496 86 km
2003 MINE/OTAY 37,232 21 km
2003 COYOTE 19,215 92 km
1993 GUEJITO 17,141 69 km
2006 HORSE 16,659 17 km
2020 VALLEY 16,517 20 km
1989 VAIL 15,632 100 km
2011 EAGLE 14,743 84 km
1996 OTAY 322 12,238 23 km
2012 WILSON 12,048 71 km
2001 VIEJAS 10,942 27 km
1987 PALOMAR 10,256 91 km
1995 SYCAMORE 9,626 10 km
2012 STEWART 9,501 65 km
1996 HARMONY 9,289 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
August 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
October 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
November 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
December 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in

Tecate has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 51°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.1").

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