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Weather & Climate in Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 317 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 10.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average62.3°F
15% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area202.0 sq mi (523.1 km²)
Population Density114/sq mi
Coordinates31.7229°N, 116.5720°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.6"
72% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.13"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8,419 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 M7.2 136 km 10 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 126 km 9 km
Feb 22, 2002 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.7 135 km 7 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 150 km 10 km
Apr 4, 2010 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 139 km 10 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.4 135 km 10 km
May 24, 2006 6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 142 km 6 km
Dec 3, 1991 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 71 km 6 km
Apr 8, 2010 12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.3 132 km 10 km
Mar 23, 1994 35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 36 km 5 km
Apr 4, 2010 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX M5.3 120 km 10 km
Apr 5, 2010 27km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.2 139 km 10 km
Apr 14, 2025 5 km S of Julian, CA M5.2 146 km 14 km
Feb 11, 2008 7km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.1 141 km 6 km
Feb 9, 2008 8km W of Delta, B.C., MX M5.1 141 km 6 km
Feb 18, 2011 17km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.1 147 km 15 km
Sep 19, 2009 7km WNW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.1 143 km 10 km
Feb 19, 2008 14km NW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.0 143 km 6 km
Feb 7, 2003 74km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.0 101 km 8 km
Jun 15, 2004 67km SE of San Clemente Is. (SE tip), CA M5.0 144 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
1997 Nora Category 1 81 mph 300 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

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 — 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Quintin Volcanic Field (150 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Quintin Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 260 m (853 ft) Unknown 150 km
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SYCAMORE (9,626 acres, 1995).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1995 SYCAMORE 9,626 99 km
2016 BORDER 3 7,958 99 km
2012 BORDER 6 5,301 100 km
2022 BORDER 32 4,530 99 km
2001 BELL 3,700 99 km
2005 BORDER 50 3,552 96 km
1999 SHOCKEY 3,522 100 km
1995 TECATE 2,291 94 km
2019 BORDER 8 1,688 93 km
2004 BORDER 1,680 96 km
1999 GLORIA 1,625 97 km
1991 BARRETT 1,262 100 km
1989 DOGPATCH 2 1,188 98 km
1995 FOREST GATE 1,150 97 km
1998 SUMMIT 1,045 99 km
1986 MINE 1,031 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in Wettest
March 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
May 62°F (16°C) 0.2 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
August 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 71°F (21°C) 0.2 in
October 65°F (19°C) 0.4 in
November 60°F (15°C) 1.1 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in

Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 55°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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