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Weather & Climate in Golfo de Santa Clara, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Golfo de Santa Clara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 331 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 2.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
89°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 4,405.3 sq mi (11,409.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6893°N, 114.4951°W |
| Timezone | America/Hermosillo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7,101 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 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Dec 30, 2009 | 12km N of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.8 | 108 km | 6 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 12km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M5.7 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 2001 | 22km S of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M5.7 | 59 km | 7 km |
| Feb 22, 2002 | 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.7 | 105 km | 7 km |
| Mar 7, 2020 | 71km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M5.5 | 4 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX | M5.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2006 | 6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.4 | 97 km | 6 km |
| Dec 3, 1991 | 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX | M5.3 | 126 km | 6 km |
| Mar 22, 2014 | 98 km SE of San Felipe, Mexico | M5.3 | 145 km | 13 km |
| Apr 8, 2010 | 12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX | M5.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX | M5.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 27km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M5.2 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2019 | 71 km SW of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico | M5.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 2012 | 92 km SSW of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1994 | 5 km NE of Ejido Doctor Alberto Oviedo Mota (El Indiviso), Mexico | M5.2 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 2012 | 91 km SSW of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 7km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.1 | 101 km | 6 km |
| Feb 9, 2008 | 8km W of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.1 | 105 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 | 245 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pinacate (95 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pinacate | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,200 m (3,937 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| San Luis, Isla | Tuff cone | 180 m (591 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
| San Quintin Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 260 m (853 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in |
Golfo de Santa Clara has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 57°F in January to 89°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 2.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (0.5") and June the driest (0.0").