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Weather & Climate in Nuevo San Diego (El Caballo), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nuevo San Diego (El Caballo) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 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 38.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,533 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,533 ft (2,601 m) |
| Area | 2,802.7 sq mi (7,258.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.9542°N, 105.9742°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jul 12, 2009 | 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico | M5.1 | 72 km | 34 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 20 km SW of Canelas, Mexico | M4.5 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2003 | 28 km SSW of Esfuerzos Unidos, Mexico | M4.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 8 km ENE of Culiacán, Mexico | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2009 | 20 km NNW of Sanalona, Mexico | M4.1 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 17 km E of Tamazula de Victoria, Mexico | M4.1 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 35 km SE of Indé, Mexico | M4.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1994 | 22 km S of Guadalupe y Calvo, Mexico | M3.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 1 | 86 mph | 229 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 1 | — | 248 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 158 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 3 | 115 mph | 223 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 205 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 137 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 1 | — | 279 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 223 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 127 km |
| 1986 | Paine | Category 1 | 92 mph | 265 km |
| 1986 | Roslyn | Category 1 | 75 mph | 276 km |
| 1985 | Waldo | Category 2 | 104 mph | 217 km |
| 1983 | Tico | Category 3 | 127 mph | 231 km |
| 1981 | Norma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 149 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (178 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Durango Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in |
Nuevo San Diego (El Caballo) has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 42°F in January to 58°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.5") and April the driest (0.5").