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Valle Bonito, Mexico

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595 Population 2/sq mi density
463 ft Elevation 141 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Valle Bonito enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average63.4°F
17% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation463 ft (141 m)
Area268.5 sq mi (695.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates32.4256°N, 116.8831°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.0"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.32"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8,505 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 15, 2025.

Apr 4, 2010 The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake M7.2 150 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 96 km
Feb 22, 2002 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.7 147 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 117 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.4 142 km
Dec 3, 1991 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 124 km
Aug 26, 2012 5km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.3 141 km
Mar 23, 1994 35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 100 km
Apr 4, 2010 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX M5.3 117 km
Jun 5, 2021 11km W of Calipatria, CA M5.3 141 km
Apr 14, 2025 5 km S of Julian, CA M5.2 73 km
Jun 12, 2005 10km ESE of Anza, CA M5.2 127 km
Jun 10, 2016 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.2 119 km
Oct 31, 2001 16km ESE of Anza, CA M5.0 125 km
Feb 19, 2008 14km NW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.0 147 km
Jun 15, 2004 67km SE of San Clemente Is. (SE tip), CA M5.0 97 km
Feb 12, 2008 13km SSE of Puebla, B.C., MX M5.0 147 km
Apr 5, 2010 20km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.0 104 km
Apr 5, 2010 19km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M4.9 104 km
Aug 27, 2012 5km NNE of Brawley, CA M4.9 144 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 — 43 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (146 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 146 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 58 km
2007 WITCH 167,551 74 km
2007 HARRIS 90,443 27 km
2002 PINES 65,407 85 km
2003 PARADISE 55,995 87 km
2007 POOMACHA 47,496 97 km
2003 MINE/OTAY 37,232 22 km
1993 GUEJITO 17,141 78 km
2006 HORSE 16,659 41 km
2020 VALLEY 16,517 39 km
1996 OTAY 322 12,238 19 km
2012 WILSON 12,048 94 km
2001 VIEJAS 10,942 44 km
1995 SYCAMORE 9,626 25 km
2012 STEWART 9,501 87 km
1996 HARMONY 9,289 80 km
2004 MATAGUAY 9,087 91 km
1995 EL MONTE 8,482 55 km
2016 BORDER 3 7,958 36 km
1985 MILLER 7,809 31 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
March 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
April 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
August 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
October 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
December 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in

Valle Bonito has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 56°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.3") and June the driest (0.0").

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