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Weather & Climate in Benito García (El Zorrillo), Mexico

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

Benito García (El Zorrillo) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 317 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 10.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average62.3°F
15% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Area202.0 sq mi (523.1 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates31.6711°N, 116.5114°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.6"
72% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.13"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8,612 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 M7.2 134 km 10 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 128 km 9 km
Feb 22, 2002 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.7 133 km 7 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 146 km 10 km
Dec 8, 2001 22km S of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 147 km 7 km
Apr 4, 2010 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 137 km 10 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.4 133 km 10 km
May 24, 2006 6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 140 km 6 km
Dec 3, 1991 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 66 km 6 km
Apr 8, 2010 12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.3 130 km 10 km
Mar 23, 1994 35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 31 km 5 km
Apr 4, 2010 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX M5.3 120 km 10 km
Apr 5, 2010 27km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.2 135 km 10 km
Feb 11, 2008 7km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.1 139 km 6 km
Feb 9, 2008 8km W of Delta, B.C., MX M5.1 139 km 6 km
Feb 18, 2011 17km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.1 143 km 15 km
Sep 19, 2009 7km WNW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.1 141 km 10 km
Feb 19, 2008 14km NW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.0 141 km 6 km
Feb 7, 2003 74km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.0 95 km 8 km
Feb 12, 2008 13km SSE of Puebla, B.C., MX M5.0 142 km 6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
1997 Nora Category 1 81 mph 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Quintin Volcanic Field (143 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Quintin Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 260 m (853 ft) Unknown 143 km
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BORDER 8 (1,688 acres, 2019).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2019 BORDER 8 1,688 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in Wettest
March 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
May 62°F (16°C) 0.2 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
August 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 71°F (21°C) 0.2 in
October 65°F (19°C) 0.4 in
November 60°F (15°C) 1.1 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in

Benito García (El Zorrillo) has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 55°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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