Tijuana, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,922,523 Population 7,817/sq mi density

318 ft Elevation 97 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Tijuana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	63.9°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	57°F (14°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	318 ft (97 m)
Area	246.0 sq mi (637.0 km²)
Population Density	7,817/sq mi
Coordinates	32.5027°N, 117.0037°W
Timezone	America/Tijuana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.5"

72% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 2.17"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6,687 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 17, 2025.

Jun 15, 2010	8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA	M5.7	105 km
Jul 7, 2010	20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA	M5.4	113 km
Aug 26, 2012	4km NNW of Brawley, CA	M5.4	148 km
Dec 3, 1991	71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX	M5.3	139 km
Aug 26, 2012	5km NNW of Brawley, CA	M5.3	147 km
Mar 23, 1994	35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX	M5.3	114 km
Apr 4, 2010	15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX	M5.3	129 km
Jun 5, 2021	11km W of Calipatria, CA	M5.3	146 km
Apr 14, 2025	5 km S of Julian, CA	M5.2	71 km
Jun 12, 2005	10km ESE of Anza, CA	M5.2	122 km
Jun 10, 2016	20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA	M5.2	116 km
Oct 31, 2001	16km ESE of Anza, CA	M5.0	121 km
Jun 15, 2004	67km SE of San Clemente Is. (SE tip), CA	M5.0	87 km
Apr 5, 2010	20km ESE of Ocotillo, CA	M5.0	113 km
Apr 5, 2010	19km ESE of Ocotillo, CA	M4.9	113 km
May 22, 2010	17km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX	M4.9	118 km
Aug 26, 2012	5km NW of Brawley, CA	M4.9	147 km
Jul 26, 1997	16km N of Borrego Springs, California	M4.9	117 km
Apr 4, 2020	17km ESE of Anza, CA	M4.9	119 km
Feb 18, 1998	70km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX	M4.9	143 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	—	29 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (151 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Salton Buttes	Lava dome(s)	-40 m (-131 ft)	210	151 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	53 km
2007	WITCH	167,551	68 km
2007	HARRIS	90,443	27 km
2002	PINES	65,407	82 km
2003	PARADISE	55,995	78 km
2007	POOMACHA	47,496	89 km
2003	MINE/OTAY	37,232	20 km
1993	GUEJITO	17,141	69 km
2006	HORSE	16,659	43 km
2020	VALLEY	16,517	39 km
2014	PULGAS	14,937	98 km
1996	OTAY 322	12,238	16 km
2012	WILSON	12,048	92 km
2001	VIEJAS	10,942	41 km
1987	PALOMAR	10,256	94 km
2007	RICE	10,013	99 km
1995	SYCAMORE	9,626	28 km
2012	STEWART	9,501	85 km
1996	HARMONY	9,289	68 km
2004	MATAGUAY	9,087	86 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	57°F (14°C)	2.1 in	Coldest
February	58°F (14°C)	2.1 in
March	59°F (15°C)	2.2 in	Wettest
April	62°F (16°C)	0.7 in
May	64°F (18°C)	0.2 in
June	67°F (20°C)	0.1 in
July	71°F (22°C)	0.0 in	Driest
August	73°F (23°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
September	71°F (22°C)	0.2 in
October	67°F (20°C)	0.4 in
November	61°F (16°C)	1.1 in
December	57°F (14°C)	1.4 in

Tijuana has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 57°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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