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Weather & Climate in Ricardo Mazón Guerrero (Colonia Baja California el Polvorín), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ricardo Mazón Guerrero (Colonia Baja California el Polvorín) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 332 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 2.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
87°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 70.4°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 4,405.3 sq mi (11,409.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2405°N, 115.1042°W |
| Timezone | America/Tijuana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10,780 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 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Dec 30, 2009 | 12km N of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.8 | 26 km | 6 km |
| Jun 15, 2010 | 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA | M5.7 | 92 km | 9 km |
| Feb 22, 2002 | 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.7 | 22 km | 7 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 12km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M5.7 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 2001 | 22km S of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M5.7 | 29 km | 7 km |
| Mar 7, 2020 | 71km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M5.5 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.4 | 16 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2012 | 4km NNW of Brawley, CA | M5.4 | 96 km | 8 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX | M5.4 | 18 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2006 | 6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.4 | 14 km | 6 km |
| Dec 3, 1991 | 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX | M5.3 | 86 km | 6 km |
| Aug 26, 2012 | 5km NNW of Brawley, CA | M5.3 | 96 km | 8 km |
| Apr 8, 2010 | 12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX | M5.3 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 1994 | 35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX | M5.3 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX | M5.3 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2021 | 11km W of Calipatria, CA | M5.3 | 112 km | 6 km |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 27km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M5.2 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1994 | 5 km NE of Ejido Doctor Alberto Oviedo Mota (El Indiviso), Mexico | M5.2 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2008 | 8km W of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.1 | 21 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (117 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 117 km |
| Pinacate | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,200 m (3,937 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
7 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: INKOPAH (5,037 acres, 2007).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2007 | INKOPAH | 5,037 | 98 km |
| 1989 | LAGUNA II | 3,042 | 90 km |
| 2013 | ISLAND LAKE | 2,021 | 100 km |
| 2019 | BERMUDA | 1,175 | 91 km |
| 2003 | MITTRY | 1,066 | 91 km |
| 1990 | YOCUM | 1,006 | 99 km |
| 1987 | IMPERIAL | 1,006 | 100 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 62°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 83°F (29°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Wettest |
Ricardo Mazón Guerrero (Colonia Baja California el Polvorín) has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 55°F in January to 88°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 2.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.4") and May the driest (0.0").