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Weather & Climate in La California, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La California enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 305 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 17.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,483 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,483 ft (1,976 m) |
| Area | 807.6 sq mi (2,091.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.2941°N, 100.8225°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jan 15, 2007 | San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico | M4.3 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 145 km | 15 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico | M4.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2007 | 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico | M4.1 | 134 km | 21 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico | M4.0 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 2006 | 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 111 km | 67 km |
| Jan 29, 1998 | 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico | M3.7 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km E of Concá, Mexico | M3.7 | 137 km | 20 km |
| May 2, 1992 | 10 km WNW of Tarandacuao, Mexico | M3.2 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 1993 | 10 km NNE of Arroyo Seco, Mexico | M3.2 | 126 km | 33 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 |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 1 | 75 mph | 262 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (187 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in |
La California has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 55°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and November the driest (0.2").