Calexico, California
Calexico is a city of 38,585 people in Imperial County, California, founded in 1908.
Why visit Calexico
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 30 parks and trails, 88 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Autonomous University of Baja California, Calexico 10 Theatre, Calexico Carnegie Library and US Inspection Station-Calexico.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 107°F; December lows average 43°F.
Weather in Calexico
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Calexico
Calexico () is a city in southern Imperial County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, Calexico had a population of 38,633. Situated on the Mexican border, it is linked economically with the much larger city of Mexicali, the capital of the Mexican state of Baja California. It is about 122 miles (196 km) east of San Diego and 62 miles (100 km) west of Yuma, Arizona.
From the Wikipedia article Calexico, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Autonomous University of Baja California
School · 2.1 mi
University in northwestern Mexico
Museums and landmarks6
Calexico Carnegie Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Library in Calexico, California, United States
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US Inspection Station-Calexico
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic building in Calexico, California, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds30
18 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes88
Las Velas Restaurante
Restaurant · Seafood, Pasta, Mexican · 1.9 mi
Avenida Obregon
Su-We 08:00-18:00; Th-Sa 08:00-19:00
Pancake Mexicali
Restaurant · American, Breakfast, Mexican · 1.6 mi
887-1 Avenida Reforma
Mo-Su 08:00-15:00
Mariscos El Güero Jr.
Restaurant · Seafood · 2.3 mi
2500 Avenida Michoacán y Calle Santa Rosalía, Mexicali
Donut Avenue
Cafe · Burger, Mexican, American, Sandwich, Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
South Imperial Avenue, Calexico
76 more on the map.
History
The expedition of Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza traveled through the area some time between 1775 and 1776, during Spanish rule. The trail through Calexico was designated as a historical route by the State of California.
From the History section of Calexico, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay13
California Suites Motel Calexico
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
341 East 4th Street, Calexico
Comedor Cobina.
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
416 Avenida Sebastián Lerdo de Tejada, Mexicali
Churches and places of worship23
Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Church · Catholic · 1.5 mi
192 Calle José María Morelos Y Pavón, Mexicali
Parroquia de Ntra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro
Church · Catholic · 2.4 mi
Avenida Sebastián Lerdo de Tejada y Calle I, Mexicali
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.0 mi
741 Andrade Avenue, Calexico
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Church · 1.8 mi
Calle Mazatlán, Mexicali
Shopping27
Gas and EV charging26
Schools, colleges and libraries76
Centro Cultural de Mexicali, Seminario Diocesano
School · 2.7 mi
Avenida Madero Num. 2000
Centro de Atención Multiple "Lucerna"
School · 2.5 mi
Avenida Paralelo 28, Mexicali
Healthcare22
FARMACIA SAN RAMÓN
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
233 Avenida Francisco I. Madero, Mexicali
Map of Calexico
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F | 43°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 74°F | 47°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 80°F | 52°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 86°F | 57°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 94°F | 63°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 103°F | 71°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 107°F | 78°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 107°F | 79°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 102°F | 73°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 92°F | 62°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 79°F | 51°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 70°F | 43°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for El Centro 2 Ssw (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Imperial County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2023-11-21: Tropical Storm Hilary (Hurricane)
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2010-05-07: Earthquake (Earthquake)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Calexico International Airport (CXL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Heber 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- El Centro 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Holtville 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Imperial 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Seeley 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- El Centro Naval Air Facility 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Brawley 20 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Westmorland 26 mi north, about 41 min by car
- San Luis 47 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Somerton 47 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Calexico CA - old city hall, Omar Bárcena, CC BY 2.0
- Calexico, CA USA - panoramio (1), The Erica Chang, CC BY 3.0
- Calexico, CA USA - panoramio (2), The Erica Chang, CC BY 3.0
- Calexico (California) -in the 2nd street, Dguendel, CC BY 3.0
- Joint CBP and DOD Briefing on Operation Secure Line - Calexico, California (30926325207), CBP Photography, Public domain
- First Panels of the Calexico Border Wall Project Installed (48745679692), CBP Photography, Public domain
- Calexico old border station and fence - panoramio, wbaron, CC BY-SA 3.0
- El Centro (East of Calexico Port of Entry) Border Wall System 11 mile Project (49785136593), CBP Photography, Public domain
- Tanque de agua en Calexico 01, ProtoplasmaKid, CC BY 4.0
- First Panels of the Calexico Border Wall Project Installed (48745679492), CBP Photography, Public domain
- Tanque de agua en Calexico 02, ProtoplasmaKid, CC BY 4.0
- Calexico-Mexicali from the air, Blazerbryant, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Calexico Ports of Entry, Derbrauni, CC BY 4.0
- United States Inspection Station, Calexico, California, Cbl62, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carnegie Library, Calexico, California, Cbl62, CC BY-SA 3.0
- US-Mexico Border (ASTER), NASA/METI/AIST/Japan Space Systems, and U.S./Japan ASTER Science Team, Public domain
- ISS047-E-67074 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-48300 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-48298 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-67075 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-48299 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-49271 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS016-E-22061 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Sure, that dog was sniffing my crotch, but the duty free selection was great - panoramio, Scott Thompson, CC BY 3.0
- La Frontera (316206516), Omar Bárcena, CC BY 2.0
- The Border by Omar Omar, Omar Bárcena, CC BY 2.0
- Avenida Cristóbal Colón, Mexicali, ProtoplasmaKid, CC BY 4.0
- AmistadPagodaMexicali, Thelmadatter, Public domain
- Plaza de la Amistad (Monumento al Kiosco Chino), Raxa.Kame, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Acceso a la aduana de Mexicali, ProtoplasmaKid, CC BY 4.0
- Hotel Del Norte, ProtoplasmaKid, CC BY 4.0
- CasaCulturalMexicali (cropped), Thelmadatter, Public domain
- CasaCulturalMexicali, Thelmadatter, Public domain
- Oxxo en La Chinesca, ProtoplasmaKid, CC BY 4.0
- Hotel Imperial, Mexicali, ProtoplasmaKid, CC BY 4.0
- Raven hair - panoramio, Scott Thompson, CC BY 3.0
- Avenida Francisco I. Madero, Mexicali, ProtoplasmaKid, CC BY 4.0
- Escultura de Pedro Infante en Mexicali, ProtoplasmaKid, CC BY 4.0
- Saucony Jazz, CesarRincon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Escultura de Charles Chaplin en Mexicali, ProtoplasmaKid, CC BY 4.0
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