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El Palmito, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,305 Population 19/sq mi density
8,658 ft Elevation 2,639 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
El Palmito enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,658 ft (2,639 m)
Area69.4 sq mi (179.8 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates19.9173°N, 99.6813°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.8"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

143 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 121 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 121 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 82 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 145 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 147 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 47 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 149 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 148 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 145 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 112 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 68 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 141 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 91 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 89 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 95 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 87 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 92 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 126 km
Jul 5, 2002 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico M3.8 105 km
May 23, 1998 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico M3.8 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 291 km
2023 Otis Category 2 255 km
2021 Grace Category 3 217 km
2017 Katia Category 1 280 km
2007 Dean Category 2 257 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 277 km
1996 Boris Category 1 297 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 278 km
1993 Gert Category 2 195 km
1990 Diana Category 2 262 km
1988 Debby Category 1 263 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (83 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 83 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 90 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 110 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 123 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 136 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
February 51°F (11°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 5.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 7.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 5.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 5.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in
December 51°F (10°C) 0.4 in Coldest

El Palmito has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 51°F in December to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (0.4").

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