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La Palma, Mexico

Sinaloa · Mexico

La Palma is a small town in Sinaloa, Mexico with a population of 1,038. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

1,038 Population 1/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
24.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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People

Population1,038
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain24.7 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Population1,038
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Coordinates25.3828°, -108.1591°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSinaloa
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation24.7 inches (628 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Palma

La Palma is a small town in Mexico (Sinaloa) with a population of 1,038. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 33 business establishments.

Income: La Palma vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)33

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Palma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average76.4°F
41% above Mexico avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area885.3 sq mi (2,292.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates25.3828°N, 108.1591°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.7"
35% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.24"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

118 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 24, 2025.

Mar 16, 1990 72 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico M6.1 103 km
Jul 26, 2011 73 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico M6.0 141 km
Oct 8, 2012 74 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.9 145 km
Mar 19, 1996 71 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.8 125 km
Mar 18, 1994 86 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico M5.7 116 km
May 12, 1994 63 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.6 119 km
Apr 15, 2003 73 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.5 134 km
Jun 27, 1991 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 114 km
Jul 28, 1997 55 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.4 149 km
Mar 28, 2007 43 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.3 149 km
Jul 17, 2007 109 km SSW of El Progreso, Mexico M5.3 132 km
Aug 7, 2015 83 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.3 144 km
Jun 11, 1998 84 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.3 136 km
Oct 8, 1999 73 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.2 141 km
Jul 26, 2011 86 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.1 146 km
Mar 12, 2011 49 km SSW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.0 131 km
Feb 10, 1997 95 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico M5.0 124 km
Mar 13, 2011 51 km SSW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.0 137 km
Aug 13, 2001 43 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M4.9 146 km
Jul 19, 2009 78 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M4.9 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

20 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Pamela (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Pamela Category 1 238 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 231 km
2014 Odile Category 3 288 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 67 km
2008 Norbert Category 2 177 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 214 km
2006 Lane Category 3 115 km
2006 John Category 2 249 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 210 km
2003 Marty Category 2 233 km
1998 Isis Category 1 90 km
1996 Fausto Category 1 149 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 95 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 123 km
1989 Kiko Category 3 239 km
1986 Paine Category 2 54 km
1986 Newton Category 1 174 km
1985 Waldo Category 2 182 km
1982 Paul Category 2 91 km
1981 Norma Category 2 251 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in
March 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
April 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
June 85°F (30°C) 0.7 in
July 86°F (30°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 85°F (30°C) 7.2 in Wettest
September 85°F (29°C) 5.3 in
October 82°F (28°C) 2.0 in
November 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in
December 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in

La Palma has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 65°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.2") and April the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near La Palma

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VIBRA RADIO 89.7 (Guasave) - 89.7 FM - XHCCCF-FM - Grupo Vibra Medios - Guasave, Sinaloa 89.7 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
LA JL 99.3 (Guamúchil) - 99.3 FM - XHJL-FM - Grupo Chávez Radio - Guamúchil, Sinaloa 99.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LA MAXI 92.1 (Guamúchil) - 92.1 FM - XHGML-FM - Grupo Chávez Radio - Guamúchil, Sinaloa 92.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
VIBRA RADIO 95.1 (Guamúchil) - 95.1 FM - XHCCCI-FM - Grupo Vibra Medios - Guamúchil, Sinaloa 95.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
LA INTERESANTE 94.5 (Guasave) - 94.5 FM - XHGVE-FM - AP Grupo Radio - Guasave, Sinaloa 94.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Guasave - 98.1 FM - XHGSE-FM - Grupo RSN - Guasave, Sinaloa 98.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 98.1 (Guasave) - 98.1 FM - XHGSE-FM - Grupo RSN - Guasave, Sinaloa 98.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in La Palma

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Pedro Infante
Pedro Infante
Pedro Infante

Farmers Markets in La Palma

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Breweries in La Palma

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
tecate

Stadiums & Teams in La Palma

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Palma

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bachigualato Federal International AirportCULLarge Airport
Acatita AirportSmall Airport
Aero Agricola El Caimanero AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones California AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones La 300 AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones La Guamuchilera AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Murillo AirstripSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Puerto Rico AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Sarabia AirportSmall Airport
Aeromar AirportSmall Airport
Agricola & Ganadera Gusalo AirportSmall Airport
Agrícola La Fortuna AirportSmall Airport
Bacubirito AirportSmall Airport
Badiraguato AirportSmall Airport
Batopito AirstripSmall Airport
Cacaraguas AirportSmall Airport
Camaguey-Campo Cuatro Milpas AirportSmall Airport
Campo Berlin AirportSmall Airport
Campo La Primavera AirportSmall Airport
Campo Montelargo AirportSmall Airport
Campo San Javier AirstripSmall Airport
Capitan Birotes AirportSmall Airport
Cedros AirportSmall Airport
Chicorrabias AirportSmall Airport
Chilicote AirportSmall Airport
Chino de Los Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Concheros AirportSmall Airport
El Bolsón AirportSmall Airport
El Caimanero AirportSmall Airport
El Capitan AirportSmall Airport
El Corral Falso AirstripSmall Airport
El Gavilán AirportSmall Airport
El Mixteco AirstripSmall Airport
El Mochomo AirportSmall Airport
El Pinal AirstripSmall Airport
El Rodeo AirportSmall Airport
El Tapacal AirportSmall Airport
Fumigaciones Aereas Perez AirportSmall Airport
Gatos Bravos AirportSmall Airport
Guamúchil Evora AirportSmall Airport
Guamúchil Regional AirportSmall Airport
Guayparime Agricultural AirportSmall Airport
Huerta Caimanero AirportSmall Airport
JBS AirportSmall Airport
JBT AirportSmall Airport
Jova Agrícola AirportSmall Airport
La Alameda Mocorito AirportSmall Airport
La Campanera AirportSmall Airport
La Cienega AirstripSmall Airport
La Constancia AirportSmall 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 La Palma

What is the population of La Palma?

La Palma has a population of 1,038 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 885.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Palma?

La Palma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.7 inches.

How is the job market in La Palma?

The job market in La Palma is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 33 business establishments in the area.

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