Baja California, Mexico
Tío Sam
Tío Sam is a locality in Baja California, Mexico, close to the sea. The climate is classified as cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now21°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time20:58
32.32° N, 117.05° WElevation 19 mUTC−7 · Pacific Daylight Time
October: high / low22° / 15°
Rain this month14mm
Sea this month19°
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Tío Sam at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:01 · 18:0511 h 04 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:16Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse17 Aug 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month23°C
Average high in August
Coolest month10°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthMarch
48 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
2 mm of rain
Warmest sea21°C
August
Weather in Tío Sam
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
21°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 13 km/h · humidity 81%
Today25 Oct24°17°
Mon26 Oct25°18°
Tue27 Oct23°17°
Wed28 Oct23°17°
Thu29 Oct22°16°
Fri30 Oct22°18°2.2 mm
Sat31 Oct22°17°1.4 mm
Sun1 Nov23°17°37.2 mm
Mon2 Nov26°18°1 mm
Tue3 Nov25°18°
When to go to Tío Sam
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 85 | 87 | 76 | 92 | 99 | 97 | 99 | 95 | 95 | 97 | 90 | 89 |
| High | 19° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 19° | 20° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 18° |
| Low | 10° | 10° | 11° | 12° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 15° | 12° | 9° |
| Rain (mm) | 42 | 56 | 48 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 28 | 38 |
| Wet days | 6 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Sea | 15° | 15° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 19° | 18° | 16° |
What's on in Tío Sam
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Tío Sam
Nature around Tío Sam
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Tío Sam
Earthquakes around Tío Sam
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days19magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195043magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record45within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.8Maneadero 35 km →1956 · 94 km
6.6Westmorland 22 km ←1987 · 136 km
6.6Salton City 19 km ↙1968 · 130 km
6.4Salton City 12 km ←1954 · 141 km
Towns and villages around Tío Sam
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Playas Miramar0.2 kmCastillos del Mar0.3 kmPunta Azul0.5 kmRaúl0.7 kmPlaya Encantada1.1 kmAlfonso1.6 kmRancho Matajanil1.9 kmRancho Anahí1.9 kmLa Barca1.9 kmLas Espuelas2 kmEl Mañana2.1 kmBuena Ventura2.2 kmFamilia Leyva2.2 kmCosta de Oro2.3 kmLas Moras2.7 kmCaleta Core2.7 kmAguaje de la Cabaña2.7 kmPlaya Hermosa3 kmEl Alazán3.2 kmEsperanza3.3 kmAgua Marina3.3 kmMisión del Mar 1ra. y 2da. Sección3.4 kmGuaguatay3.7 kmRancho Evelia3.8 kmLos Volcanes4.1 kmRosarito4.3 kmLas Delicias4.3 kmNinguno [Instituto Bíblico Bautista]4.3 kmColonia Morelos4.3 kmBuenavista4.4 kmCañada Alisos4.4 kmCiudad Morelos4.4 kmDivisadero4.6 kmCaracoles del Mar4.6 kmRancho Reynoso4.6 kmSan Patricio4.8 kmLos Álamos4.9 kmLos Arroyos4.9 kmEl Capitán5 kmEl Naranjo5.3 kmPopotla5.4 kmSan José5.4 kmGranjas del Aguajito5.5 kmEl Mirador5.7 kmTerrazas del Pacífico5.7 kmSanta Paula5.7 kmLa Providencia5.8 kmLomas Altas Uno y Dos5.9 kmEl Rosarito5.9 kmPerla Escondida5.9 kmRancho Guzmán6 kmVillareal6 kmLa Choya6 kmLa Ponderosa6.2 kmLa Avena6.3 kmMaría Isabel [Club Campestre]6.3 kmLas Flores6.4 kmEl Rodeo6.4 kmLos Alisos6.4 kmLa Palma6.5 kmCalafia6.5 kmSanta Fe6.6 kmLa Tomatera6.6 kmLomas el Morro6.6 kmLomas de San Ángel6.6 kmMariana6.7 kmSanta Isabel del Mar6.8 kmHacienda del Sol6.8 kmLa Flor6.8 kmRancho Palacio6.8 kmSanta Martha6.9 kmRicamar6.9 kmEl Morro7.1 kmFamilia Estrada González (El Cuarenta y Cuatro)7.2 kmEl Toro7.4 kmSol y Mar7.6 kmSanta Mónica Sur7.6 kmLa Fortuna7.6 kmLos Cuatro Hermanos7.7 kmEl Sinaloense7.7 km
Places near Tío Sam
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tío Sam?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tío Sam.
What is the hottest month in Tío Sam?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Tío Sam?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tío Sam?
March is the wettest month with about 48 mm of precipitation on 10 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Tío Sam?
The sea is warmest in August at about 21°C and coolest in February at about 15°C.