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Weather & Climate in Nuevo Progreso, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nuevo Progreso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 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 11.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 571 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Area | 787.0 sq mi (2,038.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4656°N, 116.7819°W |
| Timezone | America/Tijuana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9,819 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 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Dec 30, 2009 | 12km N of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.8 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Jun 15, 2010 | 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA | M5.7 | 86 km | 9 km |
| Feb 22, 2002 | 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.7 | 138 km | 7 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2010 | 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA | M5.4 | 110 km | 12 km |
| Aug 26, 2012 | 4km NNW of Brawley, CA | M5.4 | 131 km | 8 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX | M5.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2006 | 6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.4 | 147 km | 6 km |
| Dec 3, 1991 | 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX | M5.3 | 120 km | 6 km |
| Aug 26, 2012 | 5km NNW of Brawley, CA | M5.3 | 130 km | 8 km |
| Apr 8, 2010 | 12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX | M5.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 1994 | 35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX | M5.3 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX | M5.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2021 | 11km W of Calipatria, CA | M5.3 | 131 km | 6 km |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 5 km S of Julian, CA | M5.2 | 66 km | 14 km |
| Jun 12, 2005 | 10km ESE of Anza, CA | M5.2 | 120 km | 13 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA | M5.2 | 112 km | 12 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 7km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.1 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Feb 9, 2008 | 8km W of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.1 | 142 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1862 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 47 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (136 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 136 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CEDAR (268,362 acres, 2003).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2003 | CEDAR | 268,362 | 53 km |
| 2007 | WITCH | 167,551 | 68 km |
| 2007 | HARRIS | 90,443 | 20 km |
| 2002 | PINES | 65,407 | 78 km |
| 2003 | PARADISE | 55,995 | 83 km |
| 2007 | POOMACHA | 47,496 | 94 km |
| 2003 | MINE/OTAY | 37,232 | 18 km |
| 1993 | GUEJITO | 17,141 | 75 km |
| 2006 | HORSE | 16,659 | 32 km |
| 2020 | VALLEY | 16,517 | 32 km |
| 2011 | EAGLE | 14,743 | 99 km |
| 1996 | OTAY 322 | 12,238 | 17 km |
| 2012 | WILSON | 12,048 | 86 km |
| 2001 | VIEJAS | 10,942 | 37 km |
| 1987 | PALOMAR | 10,256 | 99 km |
| 1995 | SYCAMORE | 9,626 | 17 km |
| 2012 | STEWART | 9,501 | 79 km |
| 1996 | HARMONY | 9,289 | 80 km |
| 2004 | MATAGUAY | 9,087 | 84 km |
| 1995 | EL MONTE | 8,482 | 50 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in |
Nuevo Progreso has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 55°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.3") and June the driest (0.0").