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Palizada, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,141 Population 8/sq mi density
8,717 ft Elevation 2,657 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Palizada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 352 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,717 ft (2,657 m)
Area147.7 sq mi (382.5 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates19.5061°N, 100.1003°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.52"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

175 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 132 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 150 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 140 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 145 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 139 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 140 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 149 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 126 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 149 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 128 km
Aug 29, 1993 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico M4.8 137 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 96 km
Sep 21, 1995 29 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.6 146 km
Nov 28, 1995 32 km NNE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.5 146 km
May 7, 2024 11 km NNE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M4.5 139 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 61 km
May 22, 2013 2 km SE of Salguero, Mexico M4.4 134 km
Nov 17, 1992 1 km S of San Lorenzo, Mexico M4.4 149 km
Nov 29, 1990 0 km NNE of Changata, Mexico M4.4 146 km
Jul 17, 2007 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico M4.3 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 1 281 km
2024 John Category 2 247 km
2023 Otis Category 4 202 km
2021 Rick Category 2 252 km
2021 Grace Category 1 274 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 282 km
1996 Alma Category 2 294 km
1996 Boris Category 1 238 km
1993 Gert Category 2 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 20 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 57 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 112 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 149 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 157 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 164 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
February 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in
March 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in Driest
April 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 5.8 in
July 59°F (15°C) 7.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 56°F (14°C) 6.9 in
September 56°F (13°C) 5.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 51°F (11°C) 0.7 in
December 49°F (10°C) 0.5 in Coldest

Palizada has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 49°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and March the driest (0.4").

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