Tortuga, CA

Unincorporated community in Imperial County, California

Tortuga is a small unincorporated community in Imperial County, California. It is 8.3 miles W of Calipatria, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 92233.

Tortuga at a glance

State
California
County
Imperial County
ZIP code
92233
Nearest town
Calipatria (8.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
33.1678, -115.3419

Weather in Tortuga now

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Tortuga weather by the hour

Tortuga weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tortuga.

This week in Tortuga

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tortuga

What is the weather usually like in Tortuga?

BWh
Hot desert climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

35°55°74°94°113°72°41°Jan75°44°Feb81°50°Mar87°54°Apr95°61°May104°68°Jun108°77°Jul108°78°Aug104°71°Sep93°60°Oct80°49°Nov70°40°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.5"Jan0.5"Feb0.3"Mar0.1"Apr0.0"May0.0"Jun0.0"Jul0.1"Aug0.1"Sep0.1"Oct0.2"Nov0.5"Dec

Best time to visit Tortuga: January to March and November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BRAWLEY 2 SW, CA US (USC00041048), adjusted for the elevation of Tortuga.

Tortuga weather month by month

January
72° 41°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
February
75° 44°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
March
81° 50°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
April
87° 54°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
May
95° 61°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
June
104° 68°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
July
108° 77°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
108° 78°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
104° 71°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
October
93° 60°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
November
80° 49°F
0.2 in of rain · under 1 wet day
December
70° 40°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Tortuga through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:43 AM4:58 PM10 h 15 min
February6:23 AM5:27 PM11 h 4 min
March6:49 AM6:50 PM12 h 0 min
April6:09 AM7:13 PM13 h 3 min
May5:39 AM7:35 PM13 h 55 min
June5:30 AM7:53 PM14 h 22 min
July5:42 AM7:52 PM14 h 10 min
August6:03 AM7:28 PM13 h 25 min
September6:23 AM6:49 PM12 h 25 min
October6:44 AM6:09 PM11 h 24 min
November6:11 AM4:40 PM10 h 29 min
December6:36 AM4:37 PM10 h 1 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).

What is the weather like in Tortuga?

Tortuga has a hot desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 108°F (42°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 40°F (5°C).

It gets about 2.4 inches (61 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is June.

The best time to visit Tortuga is January to March and November. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Tortuga

The closest live webcam is Calipatria › West, 12.2 miles W of Tortuga.

Calipatria › WestCalipatria · 12.2 mi WOn Windy
Calipatria: Red Island VolcanoCalipatria · 15.8 mi WOn Windy
Fondo › South: NilandFondo · 15.9 mi WOn Windy
Brawley › WestBrawley · 17.1 mi SWOn Windy
Brawley › North-eastBrawley · 17.4 mi SWOn Windy
WestmorlandWestmorland · 17.8 mi WOn Windy
Westmorland › WestWestmorland · 18.5 mi SWOn Windy
Westmorland › NorthWestmorland · 18.8 mi SWOn Windy
Imperial › EastImperial · 27.9 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Tortuga.

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Map of Tortuga, CA

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Questions about Tortuga

Where is Tortuga, CA?

Tortuga is an unincorporated community in Imperial County, California, 8.3 miles W of Calipatria.

What county is Tortuga in?

Tortuga is in Imperial County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Tortuga, CA?

The ZIP code for Tortuga is 92233.

What is the nearest town to Tortuga?

Calipatria, 8.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Tortuga?

Yes. The closest is Calipatria › West, 12.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Tortuga?

July, with an average high of 108°F (42°C).

What is the coldest month in Tortuga?

December, with an average low of 40°F (5°C).

How much does it rain in Tortuga?

About 2.4 inches (61 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.

Does it snow in Tortuga?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Tortuga?

January to March and November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Tortuga have?

Hot desert (Köppen BWh).

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