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Weather & Climate in Zaragoza, Mexico

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

Zaragoza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 331 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 2.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 91°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average72.6°F
34% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area268.2 sq mi (694.7 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates32.6019°N, 115.5331°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.6"
93% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 0.43"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11,354 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 42 km 10 km
Dec 30, 2009 12km N of Delta, B.C., MX M5.8 36 km 6 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 37 km 9 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 72 km 10 km
Feb 22, 2002 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.7 37 km 7 km
Dec 8, 2001 22km S of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 84 km 7 km
Mar 7, 2020 71km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.5 138 km 10 km
Apr 4, 2010 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 42 km 10 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 126 km 12 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.4 46 km 8 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.4 44 km 10 km
May 24, 2006 6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 44 km 6 km
Dec 3, 1991 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 98 km 6 km
Aug 26, 2012 5km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.3 46 km 8 km
Apr 8, 2010 12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.3 55 km 10 km
Mar 23, 1994 35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 115 km 5 km
Apr 4, 2010 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX M5.3 19 km 10 km
Jun 5, 2021 11km W of Calipatria, CA M5.3 61 km 6 km
Apr 5, 2010 27km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.2 79 km 10 km
Apr 14, 2025 5 km S of Julian, CA M5.2 110 km 14 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 67 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BORDER 3 (7,958 acres, 2016).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2016 BORDER 3 7,958 97 km
2013 CHARIOT 7,250 94 km
1995 BUTTERFIELD 7,165 92 km
2021 SOUTHERN 5,525 97 km
2012 BANNER 5,371 99 km
2012 BORDER 6 5,301 69 km
2007 INKOPAH 5,037 49 km
1989 THING 2 4,650 85 km
1999 LAGUNA 100 4,586 88 km
2001 BELL 3,700 100 km
1999 SHOCKEY 3,522 82 km
2012 SHOCKEY 2,667 75 km
2007 PINE 2,302 96 km
2013 ISLAND LAKE 2,021 96 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,847 80 km
2004 BORDER 1,680 92 km
1999 GLORIA 1,625 85 km
2021 CLIP 1,295 97 km
2002 TROY 1,279 84 km
1989 DOGPATCH 2 1,188 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
May 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 85°F (29°C) 0.1 in
July 91°F (33°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 91°F (33°C) 0.3 in
September 85°F (30°C) 0.3 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in Wettest

Zaragoza has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 56°F in January to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.4") and May the driest (0.0").

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