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Colonia Palma, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,459 Population 5/sq mi density
9,767 ft Elevation 2,977 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Colonia Palma experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,767 ft (2,977 m)
Area300.0 sq mi (777.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates19.5644°N, 99.4242°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.95"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

177 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 150 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 139 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 141 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 136 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 132 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 96 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 100 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 59 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 118 km
May 28, 2007 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 138 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 103 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 104 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 119 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 119 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 150 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 106 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 88 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 44 km
Jun 21, 2013 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico M4.0 137 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 1 274 km
2024 John Category 2 255 km
2023 Otis Category 4 227 km
2021 Grace Category 3 208 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 299 km
2017 Katia Category 1 269 km
2010 Karl Category 1 285 km
2007 Dean Category 2 245 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 264 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 287 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 289 km
1993 Gert Category 2 207 km
1990 Diana Category 2 258 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 300 km
1988 Debby Category 1 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 62 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 62 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 81 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 89 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 93 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 104 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 0.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 6.7 in Warmest
July 50°F (10°C) 8.0 in Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 7.2 in
September 56°F (13°C) 6.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 51°F (11°C) 0.9 in
December 49°F (9°C) 0.5 in Driest

Colonia Palma has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 44°F in January to 57°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and December the driest (0.5").

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