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Weather & Climate in Puerto San Carlos, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puerto San Carlos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 329 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 3.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 288.6 sq mi (747.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.7887°N, 112.1050°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Feb 9, 2004 | 31 km WNW of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico | M5.5 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2004 | 41 km W of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico | M5.4 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Dec 27, 1994 | 40 km SE of Loreto, Mexico | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 104 km S of Villa Morelos, Mexico | M4.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 2012 | 94 km W of Puerto Adolfo Lopez Mateos, Mexico | M4.5 | 104 km | 9 km |
| Jun 28, 2005 | Baja California Sur, Mexico | M4.5 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2004 | 26 km WNW of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico | M4.4 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2004 | 44 km W of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico | M4.4 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2004 | 44 km W of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico | M4.3 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2013 | Gulf of California | M4.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2004 | 41 km WSW of Puerto Adolfo Lopez Mateos, Mexico | M4.2 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 60 km SW of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico | M4.2 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2004 | 61 km SW of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico | M4.2 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2024 | 41 km SSE of Loreto, Mexico | M4.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2005 | 109 km W of Puerto Adolfo Lopez Mateos, Mexico | M4.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2014 | 66 km SSE of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico | M4.0 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2010 | 69 km WSW of Puerto Adolfo Lopez Mateos, Mexico | M4.0 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 99 km E of Villa Morelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2004 | 38 km WSW of Puerto Adolfo Lopez Mateos, Mexico | M3.7 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 103 km SW of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico | M3.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
32 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 190 km |
| 2023 | Norma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 277 km |
| 2023 | Hilary | Category 2 | 98 mph | 229 km |
| 2022 | Kay | Category 1 | 86 mph | 125 km |
| 2021 | Olaf | Category 2 | 104 mph | 187 km |
| 2020 | Genevieve | Category 1 | 81 mph | 229 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 254 km |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 92 mph | 72 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 3 | 127 mph | 70 km |
| 2014 | Norbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 96 km |
| 2012 | Paul | Category 2 | 98 mph | 72 km |
| 2009 | Jimena | Category 3 | 121 mph | 1 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 3 | 115 mph | 67 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 81 mph | 185 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 2 | 109 mph | 136 km |
| 2005 | Otis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 2004 | Javier | Category 2 | 86 mph | 211 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 2 | 98 mph | 148 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 2 | 98 mph | 178 km |
| 2001 | Juliette | Category 1 | 92 mph | 126 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Comondu-La Purisima (136 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Comondu-La Purisima | Volcanic field | 780 m (2,559 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in |
Puerto San Carlos has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 60°F in January to 79°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 3.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.7") and May the driest (0.0").