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Weather & Climate in Alfonso Garzón [Granjas Familiares], Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Alfonso Garzón [Granjas Familiares] enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24 / among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 2,290 feet.

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

Elevation2,290 ft (698 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²)
Population Density203/sq mi
Coordinates32.5467°N, 116.6172°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

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.1%

Earthquake History

10,953 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

Apr 4, 2010 The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake M7.2 127 km 10 km
Dec 30, 2009 12km N of Delta, B.C., MX M5.8 134 km 6 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 68 km 9 km
Feb 22, 2002 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.7 124 km 7 km
Apr 4, 2010 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 130 km 10 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 98 km 12 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.4 114 km 8 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.4 128 km 10 km
May 24, 2006 6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 133 km 6 km
Dec 3, 1991 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 115 km 6 km
Aug 26, 2012 5km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.3 112 km 8 km
Apr 8, 2010 12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.3 134 km 10 km
Mar 23, 1994 35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 99 km 5 km
Apr 4, 2010 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX M5.3 93 km 10 km
Jun 5, 2021 11km W of Calipatria, CA M5.3 113 km 6 km
Apr 14, 2025 5 km S of Julian, CA M5.2 54 km 14 km
Jun 12, 2005 10km ESE of Anza, CA M5.2 110 km 13 km
Jun 10, 2016 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.2 100 km 12 km
Feb 11, 2008 7km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.1 130 km 6 km
Feb 9, 2008 8km W of Delta, B.C., MX M5.1 127 km 6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

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 — 57 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

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).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CEDAR (268,362 acres, 2003).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2003 CEDAR 268,362 46 km
2007 WITCH 167,551 61 km
2007 HARRIS 90,443 18 km
2002 PINES 65,407 67 km
2003 PARADISE 55,995 78 km
2007 POOMACHA 47,496 88 km
2003 MINE/OTAY 37,232 23 km
2003 COYOTE 19,215 94 km
1993 GUEJITO 17,141 71 km
2006 HORSE 16,659 19 km
2020 VALLEY 16,517 22 km
2011 EAGLE 14,743 86 km
1996 OTAY 322 12,238 25 km
2012 WILSON 12,048 73 km
2001 VIEJAS 10,942 30 km
1987 PALOMAR 10,256 93 km
1995 SYCAMORE 9,626 12 km
2012 STEWART 9,501 67 km
1996 HARMONY 9,289 81 km
2004 MATAGUAY 9,087 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (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

Alfonso Garzón [Granjas Familiares] 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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