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El Palmito, Mexico

Sinaloa · Mexico

El Palmito is a small town in Sinaloa, Mexico with a population of 876. Elevation: 6,339 ft (1,932 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

876 Population 1/sq mi density
6,339 ft Elevation 1,932 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
45.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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People

Population876
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain45.9 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation6,339 ft (1,932 m)
Population876
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation6,339 ft (1,932 m)
Coordinates23.5623°, -105.8366°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSinaloa
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation45.9 inches (1,166 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Palmito

El Palmito is a small town in Mexico (Sinaloa) with a population of 876. The city sits at an elevation of 6,339 feet (1,932 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 28 business establishments.

Income: El Palmito vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)28

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Palmito enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,339 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above Mexico avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,339 ft (1,932 m)
Area1,069.3 sq mi (2,769.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates23.5623°N, 105.8366°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.26"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Jul 29, 2003.

Jul 29, 2003 28 km SSW of Esfuerzos Unidos, Mexico M4.5 136 km
Aug 1, 1994 72 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.0 140 km
Jul 27, 1994 68 km W of Mazatlán, Mexico M3.9 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Roslyn (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 123 km
2022 Orlene Category 2 78 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 89 km
2018 Willa Category 3 71 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 248 km
2006 Lane Category 3 139 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 164 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 236 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 71 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 188 km
1989 Kiko Category 2 241 km
1986 Newton Category 1 256 km
1986 Roslyn Category 1 161 km
1985 Waldo Category 2 192 km
1983 Tico Category 3 88 km
1981 Norma Category 2 69 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (155 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 155 km
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in Warmest
July 73°F (23°C) 11.3 in Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 10.4 in
September 73°F (23°C) 8.8 in
October 71°F (21°C) 3.4 in
November 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in
December 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in

El Palmito has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 62°F in January to 74°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.3") and April the driest (0.2").

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Hotels in El Palmito

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Samantha

Restaurants in El Palmito

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Piedra
Los Cedros

Airports Near El Palmito

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Rafael Buelna International AirportMZTLarge Airport
Coyotes AirportSmall Airport
Ejido Pueblo Viejo AirportSmall Airport
El Carrizo Airstrip.Small Airport
El Palmarito AirstripSmall Airport
El Rosario AirstripSmall Airport
El Salto AirportSmall Airport
La Lagunita AirstripSmall Airport
Las Azoteas AirstripSmall Airport
Mazatlan Aerospace Park AirportSmall Airport
Mazfly S.C. AirportSmall Airport
San Bernardino de Milpillas Chico AirstripSmall Airport
San Ignacio AirportSmall Airport
Tayoltita AirportSmall Airport
Yamoriba AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mazatlan

🇲🇽 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 876 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,069.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Palmito?

El Palmito enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.9 inches.

How is the job market in El Palmito?

The job market in El Palmito is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 28 business establishments in the area.

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