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La Palma, Mexico

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1,038 Population 1/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
La Palma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average76.4°F
41% above US 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 US 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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