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El Palacio, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,268 Population 4/sq mi density
8,950 ft Elevation 2,728 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
El Palacio 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

Elevation8,950 ft (2,728 m)
Area300.5 sq mi (778.2 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates19.3514°N, 99.3567°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

211 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 M7.1 128 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 114 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 134 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 117 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 149 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 128 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 126 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 134 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 136 km
Sep 11, 2019 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico M4.4 149 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 105 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 101 km
May 28, 2007 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 121 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 84 km
Feb 23, 2013 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico M4.1 131 km
Mar 2, 2002 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 137 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 87 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 81 km
Jan 26, 2013 2 km WSW of Tonalapa del Sur, Mexico M4.1 142 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 250 km
2024 John Category 2 233 km
2023 Otis Category 5 209 km
2021 Grace Category 3 215 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 298 km
2017 Katia Category 1 274 km
2017 Max Category 1 299 km
2010 Karl Category 1 273 km
2007 Dean Category 2 250 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 268 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 264 km
1996 Boris Category 1 297 km
1993 Gert Category 2 224 km
1990 Diana Category 2 267 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 275 km
1988 Debby Category 1 262 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 38 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 50 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 69 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 77 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 85 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 94 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 7.2 in Warmest
July 50°F (10°C) 8.3 in Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 7.9 in
September 56°F (13°C) 6.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.5 in

El Palacio has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 44°F in January to 57°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and February the driest (0.5").

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