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Weather & Climate in Héroes de la Independencia, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Héroes de la Independencia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 316 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 10.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,494 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,494 ft (1,065 m) |
| Area | 202.0 sq mi (523.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6109°N, 115.8904°W |
| Timezone | America/Tijuana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9,568 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 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Dec 30, 2009 | 12km N of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.8 | 116 km | 6 km |
| Jun 15, 2010 | 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA | M5.7 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Feb 22, 2002 | 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.7 | 95 km | 7 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 12km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M5.7 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 2001 | 22km S of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M5.7 | 94 km | 7 km |
| Mar 7, 2020 | 71km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M5.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX | M5.4 | 92 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2006 | 6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.4 | 100 km | 6 km |
| Dec 3, 1991 | 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX | M5.3 | 18 km | 6 km |
| Apr 8, 2010 | 12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX | M5.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 1994 | 35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX | M5.3 | 32 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX | M5.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 27km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M5.2 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1994 | 5 km NE of Ejido Doctor Alberto Oviedo Mota (El Indiviso), Mexico | M5.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 7km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.1 | 100 km | 6 km |
| Feb 9, 2008 | 8km W of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.1 | 101 km | 6 km |
| Feb 18, 2011 | 17km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M5.1 | 92 km | 15 km |
| Sep 19, 2009 | 7km WNW of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.1 | 103 km | 10 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 | 257 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Quintin Volcanic Field (128 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Quintin Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 260 m (853 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in |
Héroes de la Independencia has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 48°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.0").