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Weather & Climate in Santa Rosalía, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Rosalía has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 326 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 5.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (16°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 74.0°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 281.4 sq mi (728.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.3404°N, 112.2671°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
167 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jan 4, 2006 | 75 km SSW of Bahía de Kino, Mexico | M6.6 | 93 km | 14 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 79 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico | M6.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2006 | 76 km E of Mulegé, Mexico | M5.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2004 | 81 km WSW of Bahía de Kino, Mexico | M5.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2000 | 51 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.6 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2014 | 65 km WSW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 60 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.5 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 73 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.3 | 74 km | 11 km |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 77 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico | M5.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2006 | 69 km N of Santa Rosalía, Mexico | M5.2 | 70 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 88 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico | M5.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1992 | 58 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2022 | 67 km WSW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.2 | 71 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2006 | 76 km N of Loreto, Mexico | M5.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2011 | 65 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.1 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2011 | 67 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico | M5.0 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2011 | 57 km ENE of Mulegé, Mexico | M5.0 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2006 | 76 km NNW of Santa Rosalía, Mexico | M4.9 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 2000 | 72 km NNE of Villa Alberto Andrés Alvarado Arámburo, Mexico | M4.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2003 | 58 km NNE of Villa Alberto Andrés Alvarado Arámburo, Mexico | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Hilary | Category 1 | 75 mph | 286 km |
| 2022 | Kay | Category 1 | 75 mph | 268 km |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 81 mph | 111 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 1 | 92 mph | 83 km |
| 2009 | Jimena | Category 2 | 104 mph | 72 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 2 | 92 mph | 268 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 75 mph | 176 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 159 km |
| 1997 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 251 km |
| 1992 | Lester | Category 1 | 81 mph | 127 km |
| 1986 | Newton | Category 1 | 86 mph | 255 km |
| 1984 | Norbert | Category 1 | 86 mph | 235 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Comondu-La Purisima (153 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Comondu-La Purisima | Volcanic field | 780 m (2,559 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| San Borja Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,360 m (4,462 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in |
Santa Rosalía has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 62°F in January to 87°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 5.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.6") and April the driest (0.0").