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Weather & Climate in El Rosario de Arriba, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Rosario de Arriba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 7.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Area | 202.0 sq mi (523.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.0603°N, 115.7235°W |
| Timezone | America/Tijuana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
442 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Mar 28, 2016 | 103 km SSE of San Felipe, Mexico | M5.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2004 | 100 km SW of El Rosario de Arriba, Mexico | M5.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2006 | 103 km SSE of San Felipe, Mexico | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2016 | 103 km SSE of San Felipe, Mexico | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2006 | 113 km ESE of El Rosario de Arriba, Mexico | M4.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Dec 20, 2013 | 34 km ESE of San Vicente, Mexico | M4.8 | 130 km | 6 km |
| May 14, 2008 | 100 km SSE of San Felipe, Mexico | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1992 | 190km SSE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M4.6 | 127 km | 6 km |
| Jan 13, 1990 | 96 km SSE of San Felipe, Mexico | M4.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2009 | 112 km SSE of San Felipe, Mexico | M4.6 | 132 km | 4 km |
| Feb 24, 1998 | 60 km ENE of Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, Mexico | M4.6 | 131 km | 12 km |
| Jan 26, 2011 | 56 km ENE of Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, Mexico | M4.5 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 2018 | 104 km SSE of San Felipe, Mexico | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2019 | 53 km E of San Vicente, Mexico | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2009 | 123 km SSE of San Felipe, Mexico | M4.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2023 | 24 km W of Las Brisas, Mexico | M4.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 1999 | 32 km NE of El Rosario de Arriba, Mexico | M4.5 | 32 km | 7 km |
| Aug 15, 2016 | 66 km SE of San Felipe, Mexico | M4.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2016 | 82 km SE of San Felipe, Mexico | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 36 km ENE of Santa Fé, Mexico | M4.4 | 79 km | 27 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1997 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 109 km |
| 1984 | Marie | Category 1 | 75 mph | 261 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Quintin Volcanic Field (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Quintin Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 260 m (853 ft) | Unknown | 52 km |
| San Luis, Isla | Tuff cone | 180 m (591 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in |
El Rosario de Arriba has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 56°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 7.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.4") and June the driest (0.0").