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Weather & Climate in Santa Anita, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Anita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 11.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 371.6 sq mi (962.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1008°N, 116.8692°W |
| Timezone | America/Tijuana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7,077 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 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2010 | 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA | M5.7 | 112 km | 9 km |
| Feb 22, 2002 | 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX | M5.7 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX | M5.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1991 | 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX | M5.3 | 106 km | 6 km |
| Mar 23, 1994 | 35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX | M5.3 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX | M5.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 5 km S of Julian, CA | M5.2 | 107 km | 14 km |
| Feb 7, 2003 | 74km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX | M5.0 | 139 km | 8 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 67km SE of San Clemente Is. (SE tip), CA | M5.0 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 20km ESE of Ocotillo, CA | M5.0 | 117 km | 1 km |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 19km ESE of Ocotillo, CA | M4.9 | 118 km | 14 km |
| May 22, 2010 | 17km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX | M4.9 | 119 km | 8 km |
| Feb 9, 2015 | 87km ESE of Maneadero, B.C., MX | M4.9 | 130 km | 13 km |
| Feb 18, 1998 | 70km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX | M4.9 | 112 km | 6 km |
| Feb 12, 2024 | 3 km NNW of El Centro, CA | M4.8 | 145 km | 18 km |
| May 8, 2010 | 19km ESE of Ocotillo, CA | M4.8 | 120 km | 6 km |
| Dec 20, 2013 | 34 km ESE of San Vicente, Mexico | M4.8 | 134 km | 6 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 16km W of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1997 | 27km SE of San Clemente Is. (SE tip), California | M4.8 | 133 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 | — | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (169 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 169 km |
| San Quintin Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 260 m (853 ft) | Unknown | 200 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 | 94 km |
| 2007 | HARRIS | 90,443 | 61 km |
| 2003 | MINE/OTAY | 37,232 | 58 km |
| 2006 | HORSE | 16,659 | 73 km |
| 2020 | VALLEY | 16,517 | 73 km |
| 1996 | OTAY 322 | 12,238 | 55 km |
| 2001 | VIEJAS | 10,942 | 78 km |
| 1995 | SYCAMORE | 9,626 | 58 km |
| 1995 | EL MONTE | 8,482 | 91 km |
| 2016 | BORDER 3 | 7,958 | 63 km |
| 1985 | MILLER | 7,809 | 67 km |
| 2013 | CHARIOT | 7,250 | 100 km |
| 1993 | EAGLE | 5,784 | 99 km |
| 2012 | BORDER 6 | 5,301 | 78 km |
| 2007 | INKOPAH | 5,037 | 95 km |
| 1989 | THING 2 | 4,650 | 96 km |
| 1999 | LAGUNA 100 | 4,586 | 99 km |
| 2022 | BORDER 32 | 4,530 | 60 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 4,249 | 59 km |
| 2001 | BELL | 3,700 | 62 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in |
Santa Anita has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 55°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.0").