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El Palmito, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

El Palmito is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 727. Elevation: 5,538 ft (1,688 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

727 Population 14/sq mi density
5,538 ft Elevation 1,688 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
26.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population727
Density14/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain26.0 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation5,538 ft (1,688 m)
Population727
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation5,538 ft (1,688 m)
Coordinates20.2123°, -101.9457°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation26.0 inches (659 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Palmito

El Palmito is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 727. The city sits at an elevation of 5,538 feet (1,688 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 23 business establishments.

Income: El Palmito vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)23

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Palmito enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,538 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above Mexico avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,538 ft (1,688 m)
Area51.2 sq mi (132.7 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates20.2123°N, 101.9457°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.0"
32% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 142 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 134 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 86 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 120 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 149 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 86 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 118 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 118 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 102 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 149 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 89 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 63 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 73 km
Dec 18, 2001 7 km NE of La Huacana, Mexico M4.1 134 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 86 km
Mar 8, 2007 6 km E of Apatzingán, Mexico M4.1 131 km
Jan 28, 2011 3 km SSE of Lombardía, Mexico M4.1 120 km
May 19, 2006 4 km NNW of Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Mexico M4.0 140 km
Apr 7, 2003 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico M4.0 90 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 282 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 273 km
2021 Rick Category 2 183 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 258 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 288 km
1996 Alma Category 2 251 km
1996 Boris Category 1 170 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 277 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 257 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 261 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (45 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 45 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 192 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in
July 66°F (19°C) 7.6 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 6.4 in
September 67°F (19°C) 5.0 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
December 60°F (15°C) 0.3 in

El Palmito has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 58°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near El Palmito

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Catedral de la Música 91.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
ARANDAS FM 107.3 (Arandas) - 107.3 FM - XHARDJ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Arandas, Jalisco 107.3 fm, américa MP3 40 kbps
LOS 40 MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 98.1 (Zamora) - 98.1 FM - XHPZAM-FM - Grupo Rey - Zamora, Michoacán 98.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in El Palmito

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "José Hernández Moreno"0.0
Biblioteca UNIVA0.0

Farmers Markets in El Palmito

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hidalgo
Mercado Municipal "Gildardo Magaña"

Stadiums & Teams in El Palmito

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Palmito

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo de Campo CortésSmall Airport
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio SitioSmall Airport
Aeródromo El TepozánSmall Airport
Aeródromo SofíaSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)Small Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About El Palmito

What is the population of El Palmito?

El Palmito has a population of 727 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 51.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Palmito?

El Palmito enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.0 inches.

How is the job market in El Palmito?

The job market in El Palmito is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 23 business establishments in the area.

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