La Palma, Mexico
Chiapas · Mexico
La Palma is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 678. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 678 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.1725°, -92.8370° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Chiapas |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 71.2 inches (1,809 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Palma
La Palma is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 678. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.8°F |
| 51% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 364.4 sq mi (943.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.1725°N, 92.8370°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2017 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.7 m | 98 | 115 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 138 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (78 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 78 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 146 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 148 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 13.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 12.2 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 10.8 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 16.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 9.0 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in |
La Palma has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 71.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.1") and January the driest (0.1").
Airports Near La Palma
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tapachula International Airport | TAP | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo Erendira | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo La Base | - | Small Airport |
| Algodonera de Tapachula Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Buenos Aires 2 Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| El Hato Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Paraiso Villalobos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Paso del Aguila Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Finca El Alamo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ingenio de Huixtla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Providencia de Acapetahua Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Valentina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Torres Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malacatán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marte R. Gomez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Murallas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Teresa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santo Tomas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Valle de Tapachula Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
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What is the population of La Palma?
La Palma has a population of 678 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 364.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Palma?
La Palma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 71.2 inches.
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