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Palenque, Mexico

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42,947 Population 17/sq mi density
308 ft Elevation 94 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Palenque has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 165 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 99.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days165 days/yr

Geography

Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Area2,497.6 sq mi (6,468.8 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates17.5091°N, 91.9813°W
TimezoneAmerica/Merida

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 99.0"
160% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.83"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

56 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M5.8 on May 5, 2025.

May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 125 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 143 km
Sep 17, 2004 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico M5.2 132 km
Nov 5, 2000 2 km NW of Los Pozos, Mexico M4.6 105 km
Aug 6, 2009 6 km W of Sibacá, Mexico M4.6 70 km
Apr 12, 2010 4 km SSE of Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico M4.6 149 km
Mar 11, 2003 19 km NNE of Ubilio García, Mexico M4.6 66 km
Apr 15, 2012 31 km NE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico M4.6 95 km
Jul 18, 1993 0 km ESE of Pablo L. Sidar, Mexico M4.5 119 km
Oct 19, 1996 3 km W of Yibeljoj, Mexico M4.4 85 km
Mar 3, 2013 20 km SSE of Nueva Palestina, Mexico M4.4 127 km
May 18, 2022 14 km SSW of Nueva Palestina, Mexico M4.4 117 km
Feb 11, 2007 0 km W of Cunduacán, Mexico M4.4 141 km
Jan 19, 1999 2 km ESE of Raya Zaragoza, Mexico M4.4 73 km
May 29, 2007 8 km NE of Xicoténcatl, Mexico M4.4 70 km
Jun 2, 2007 12 km ENE of Justo Sierra, Mexico M4.3 104 km
Apr 25, 2008 9 km NNW of José Colomo, Mexico M4.3 80 km
Jun 2, 1998 5 km SSW of Unión Buena Vista, Mexico M4.3 149 km
Jan 18, 2014 5 km NNE of Netzahualcóyotl, Mexico M4.3 65 km
Apr 1, 2005 2 km SE of Majomut, Mexico M4.3 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 251 km
2011 Nate Category 1 244 km
2010 Karl Category 2 271 km
2010 Richard Category 1 295 km
2007 Dean Category 2 222 km
2005 Stan Category 1 292 km
1995 Roxanne Category 1 227 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS Meteorological 50.0 m 19 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (133 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 133 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
March 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
April 83°F (28°C) 3.2 in Driest
May 85°F (30°C) 5.8 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 11.7 in
July 83°F (28°C) 9.4 in
August 83°F (28°C) 11.5 in
September 82°F (28°C) 15.8 in Wettest
October 80°F (27°C) 14.1 in
November 77°F (25°C) 8.3 in
December 75°F (24°C) 6.3 in

Palenque has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 73°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 99.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.8") and April the driest (3.2").

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