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Weather & Climate in Bahía Tortugas, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bahía Tortugas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 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 3.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 68.0°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.6913°N, 114.8948°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| May 22, 1992 | 38 km SSW of Bahía Tortugas, Mexico | M5.3 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 1990 | 21 km WSW of Bahía Tortugas, Mexico | M5.1 | 22 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2010 | 29 km W of Bahía Tortugas, Mexico | M4.8 | 29 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2010 | 33 km WNW of Bahía Tortugas, Mexico | M4.5 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2012 | 27 km NNW of San Francisco, Mexico | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2007 | 36 km S of Bahía Asunción, Mexico | M4.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2007 | 24 km SSE of Bahía Asunción, Mexico | M4.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 82 km SSW of Bahía Tortugas, Mexico | M4.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 1993 | 10 km WNW of San Luis, Mexico | M4.0 | 136 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Hilary | Category 1 | 75 mph | 155 km |
| 2014 | Norbert | Category 2 | 104 mph | 257 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 1 | 81 mph | 293 km |
| 2009 | Jimena | Category 2 | 92 mph | 270 km |
| 1997 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 14 km |
| 1992 | Lester | Category 1 | 81 mph | 178 km |
| 1984 | Marie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 150 km |
| 1984 | Norbert | Category 1 | 86 mph | 266 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Borja Volcanic Field (144 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Borja Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,360 m (4,462 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in |
Bahía Tortugas has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 62°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 3.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.6") and April the driest (0.0").