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El Palmar, Mexico

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767 Population 2/sq mi density
5,010 ft Elevation 1,527 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
El Palmar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average69.5°F
29% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,010 ft (1,527 m)
Area339.0 sq mi (878.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates17.6500°N, 99.6028°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,192 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 144 km
Apr 18, 2014 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M7.2 148 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 145 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 137 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 130 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 113 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 87 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 113 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 74 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 125 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 137 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 79 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 112 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 70 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 64 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 71 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 139 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 142 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 121 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 69 km
2024 John Category 3 44 km
2023 Otis Category 5 73 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 252 km
2021 Rick Category 2 232 km
2017 Max Category 1 124 km
2015 Marty Category 1 295 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 182 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 278 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 222 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 208 km
2006 John Category 4 285 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 73 km
1997 Rick Category 2 243 km
1996 Alma Category 2 299 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 298 km
1996 Boris Category 1 170 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 254 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 105 km
1986 Agatha Category 1 300 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 50 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 104 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 100 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 84 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 139 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 50 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 76 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 148 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 144 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 51 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 89 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 141 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 100 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 128 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (163 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 163 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 167 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 185 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 71°F (21°C) 0.2 in
April 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
May 73°F (23°C) 2.7 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 7.2 in
July 71°F (21°C) 8.7 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 8.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 8.5 in
October 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in

El Palmar has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.2").

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