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Weather & Climate in Colonia Esperanza (Cañón San Carlos), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Colonia Esperanza (Cañón San Carlos) 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 92 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 202.0 sq mi (523.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7558°N, 116.5500°W |
| Timezone | America/Tijuana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8,794 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 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2010 | 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA | M5.7 | 121 km | 9 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 12km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M5.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2002 | 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.7 | 132 km | 7 km |
| Dec 8, 2001 | 22km S of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M5.7 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX | M5.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2006 | 6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.4 | 139 km | 6 km |
| Dec 3, 1991 | 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX | M5.3 | 69 km | 6 km |
| Apr 8, 2010 | 12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX | M5.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 1994 | 35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX | M5.3 | 34 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX | M5.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 27km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M5.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 5 km S of Julian, CA | M5.2 | 142 km | 14 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 7km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.1 | 137 km | 6 km |
| Feb 9, 2008 | 8km W of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.1 | 137 km | 6 km |
| Feb 18, 2011 | 17km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M5.1 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Sep 19, 2009 | 7km WNW of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2008 | 14km NW of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.0 | 139 km | 6 km |
| Feb 7, 2003 | 74km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX | M5.0 | 99 km | 8 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 | — | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Quintin Volcanic Field (153 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Quintin Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 260 m (853 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
19 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: OTAY 322 (12,238 acres, 1996).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1996 | OTAY 322 | 12,238 | 98 km |
| 1995 | SYCAMORE | 9,626 | 96 km |
| 2016 | BORDER 3 | 7,958 | 95 km |
| 2012 | BORDER 6 | 5,301 | 95 km |
| 2022 | BORDER 32 | 4,530 | 95 km |
| 2001 | BELL | 3,700 | 95 km |
| 2005 | BORDER 50 | 3,552 | 93 km |
| 1999 | SHOCKEY | 3,522 | 96 km |
| 2012 | SHOCKEY | 2,667 | 98 km |
| 1995 | TECATE | 2,291 | 91 km |
| 2019 | BORDER 8 | 1,688 | 90 km |
| 2004 | BORDER | 1,680 | 92 km |
| 1999 | GLORIA | 1,625 | 93 km |
| 2000 | BARRETT | 1,534 | 98 km |
| 1991 | BARRETT | 1,262 | 96 km |
| 1989 | DOGPATCH 2 | 1,188 | 94 km |
| 1995 | FOREST GATE | 1,150 | 93 km |
| 1998 | SUMMIT | 1,045 | 96 km |
| 1986 | MINE | 1,031 | 94 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 |
Colonia Esperanza (Cañón San Carlos) 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").