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Weather & Climate in Mulegé, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mulegé has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 324 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 6.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
89°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 75.4°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 3,939.8 sq mi (10,204.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.8914°N, 111.9826°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
174 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jan 4, 2006 | 75 km SSW of Bahía de Kino, Mexico | M6.6 | 142 km | 14 km |
| Mar 12, 2003 | 87 km SW of Paredón Colorado, Mexico | M6.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 79 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico | M6.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2006 | 76 km E of Mulegé, Mexico | M5.9 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2000 | 51 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 1996 | 70 km NE of Loreto, Mexico | M5.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2014 | 65 km WSW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 60 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 77 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico | M5.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2022 | 76 km SSW of Bahía de Lobos, Mexico | M5.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 73 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.3 | 78 km | 11 km |
| Jan 4, 2006 | 69 km N of Santa Rosalía, Mexico | M5.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2022 | 67 km WSW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.2 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1992 | 58 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.2 | 92 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 88 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico | M5.2 | 90 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 76 km N of Loreto, Mexico | M5.1 | 78 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2011 | 65 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.1 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 62 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2024 | 31 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico | M5.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2011 | 57 km ENE of Mulegé, Mexico | M5.0 | 58 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Hilary | Category 1 | 86 mph | 297 km |
| 2022 | Kay | Category 1 | 75 mph | 242 km |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 81 mph | 55 km |
| 2014 | Norbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 292 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 39 km |
| 2009 | Jimena | Category 2 | 104 mph | 47 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 2 | 104 mph | 215 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 75 mph | 131 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 1 | 81 mph | 291 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 103 km |
| 1997 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 280 km |
| 1996 | Fausto | Category 1 | 81 mph | 272 km |
| 1992 | Lester | Category 1 | 81 mph | 141 km |
| 1986 | Newton | Category 1 | 86 mph | 214 km |
| 1984 | Norbert | Category 2 | 86 mph | 216 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1810 | MEXICO | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Comondu-La Purisima (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Comondu-La Purisima | Volcanic field | 780 m (2,559 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 87°F (30°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in |
Mulegé has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 62°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and May the driest (0.0").