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Palma Sola, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Palma Sola is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 575. Elevation: 633 ft (193 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

575 Population 2/sq mi density
633 ft Elevation 193 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
97.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population575
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain97.6 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Population575
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Coordinates18.6197°, -96.6253°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation97.6 inches (2,478 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palma Sola

Palma Sola is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 575. The city sits at an elevation of 633 feet (193 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 97.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 18 business establishments.

Income: Palma Sola vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)18

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Palma Sola has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 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 97.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 633 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.3°F
43% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Area258.4 sq mi (669.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates18.6197°N, 96.6253°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.6"
157% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 17.64"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

153 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 89 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 146 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 89 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 86 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 119 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 137 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 149 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 144 km
Oct 9, 2001 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico M4.9 145 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 92 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 94 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 87 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 145 km
Aug 2, 2019 4 km N of Juan Rodríguez Clara, Mexico M4.7 145 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 109 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 107 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 125 km
Feb 12, 2012 5 km WSW of Ayotzintepec, Mexico M4.6 118 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 114 km
Feb 9, 2006 7 km WNW of San José Río Manzo, Mexico M4.5 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 221 km
2017 Katia Category 2 226 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 154 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 272 km
2010 Karl Category 3 36 km
2007 Dean Category 2 209 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 209 km
2005 Stan Category 1 182 km
2000 Keith Category 1 292 km
1993 Gert Category 2 297 km
1990 Diana Category 2 254 km
1988 Debby Category 1 242 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (82 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 82 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 90 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 103 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 112 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 115 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 118 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 146 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 150 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
February 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in
May 83°F (28°C) 4.5 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 15.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 17.6 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 16.8 in
September 80°F (26°C) 16.3 in
October 78°F (25°C) 6.6 in
November 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in
December 72°F (22°C) 2.0 in Coldest

Palma Sola has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 72°F in December to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 88.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.6") and March the driest (1.5").

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Radio Stations near Palma Sola

39 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA COMADRE 100.3 (Orizaba) - 100.3 FM - XHPP-FM - Valanci Media Group - Orizaba, Veracruz 100.3 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
W RADIO 104.5 (Córdoba) - 104.5 FM - XHEVC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Córdoba, Veracruz 104.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vida (Ciudad Obregón) - 100.1 FM - XHCSAE-FM - Radio Vida MX - Ciudad Obregón, SO 100.1, 100.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
Globo 102.1 (Córdoba) - 102.1 FM - XHAG-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz 102.1 fm, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 91.3 (Córdoba) - 91.3 FM - XHPT-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz 91.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Lobo MX (Hermosillo) - Online - www.radiolobo.mx - Hermosillo, Sonora estación, grupera MP3 160 kbps
La Zeta (Navojoa) - 88.9 FM - XHENS-FM - Uniradio - Navojoa, SO 1980's, 1980s MP3 128 kbps
La Que Manda (Caborca) - 89.9 FM - XHIB-FM - Radiovisa - Caborca, Sonora 89.9 fm, banda MP3 256 kbps
KE 104.5 (Navojoa) - 104.5 FM - XHKE-FM - Uniradio - Navojoa, SO 104.5, 104.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
La Que Manda (Guaymas) - 90.1 FM - XHGYS-FM - Radiovisa - Guaymas, Sonora 90.1 fm, banda MP3 128 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Nogales) - 103.5 FM - XHRZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Nogales, Sonora 103.5 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
La Consentida San Luis 107.9 banda, banda norteña AAC+ 64 kbps
KY (Navojoa) - 95.5 FM - XHNAS-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Navojoa, Sonora 95.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
LOS40 Agua Prieta - 99.9 FM - XHNNO-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Agua Prieta, Sonora 99.9 fm, agua prieta MP3 64 kbps
Stereo 100.3 (Hermosillo) - 100.3 FM - XHSD-FM - Hermosillo, SO 100.3, 100.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
La Voz del Pitic - 88.1 FM - XHRMO-FM - Democracia y Deliberación Desértica, A.C. - Hermosillo, SO 88.1, 88.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
La Bestia Grupera Puerto Peñasco 93.5 FM banda, banda norteña MP3 96 kbps
la invasora 101.9 FM Hermosillo banda, banda norteña MP3 128 kbps
Radio Universidad de Sonora (XHUSH-FM, 107.5 MHz FM, Hermosillo) Universidad de Sonora college radio, culture MP3
La Poderosa 88.9 FM Hermosillo banda, banda norteña MP3 128 kbps
Radio Universidad (Hermosillo) - 107.5 FM - XHUSH-FM - Universidad de Sonora - Hermosillo, SO 107.5, 107.5 fm MP3
La Zeta (Hermosillo) - 93.9 FM - XHMV-FM - Uniradio - Hermosillo, Sonora 93.9 fm, clásicos MP3 128 kbps
melyh radio 2000-2021, 2000s MP3
KY (Magdalena de Kino) - 90.7 FM - XHLDC-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Magdalena de Kino, Sonora 90.7 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
La Mejor Hermosillo - 98.5 FM - XHBH-FM - MVS Radio - Hermosillo, SO 98.5, 98.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
Activa 89.7 FM Hermosillo activa, hermosillo AAC 131 kbps
Amor 101 (Guaymas) - 101.3 FM / 630 AM - XHFX-FM / XEFX-AM - Grupo ASVA - Guaymas, SO 101.3, 101.3 fm AAC+ 128 kbps
KY (Nogales) - 90.3 FM - XHXW-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Nogales, Sonora 90.3 fm, entretenimiento MP3 96 kbps
Maxima 96.3 FM Hermosillo hermosillo, hits AAC 130 kbps
Exa FM Ciudad Obregón - 99.3 FM - XHOX-FM - Radio Grupo García de León - Ciudad Obregón, SO 99.3, 99.3 fm MP3 96 kbps
La Mejor Nogales - 96.7 FM - XHNGS-FM - MVS Radio - Nogales, SO 96.7, 96.7 fm MP3 128 kbps
Radio Centro San Luis 93.9 FM baladas, baladas en español AAC+ 64 kbps
LOS40 Agua Prieta - 99.9 FM - XHNNO-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Agua Prieta, SO 99.9, 99.9 fm MP3 64 kbps
SUPER (Puerto Peñasco) - 93.5 FM - XHPPO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Puerto Peñasco, SO MP3 96 kbps
Arroba FM 101.1 Hermosillo arroba fm, hermosillo MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Nogales - 102.7 FM - XHQT-FM - MVS Radio - Nogales, SO 102.7, 102.7 fm MP3 128 kbps
KE (Navojoa) - 104.5 FM - XHKE-FM - Uniradio - Navojoa, Sonora 104.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
102.5 Oreja FM amor, baladas en español MP3
Retro FM (Córdoba) - 88.1 FM - XHDZ - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Córdoba, Veracruz 80s, 88.1 fm MP3 64 kbps

Farmers Markets in Palma Sola

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Cosolapa
Mercado Faustino Mora
Mercado Omealca
Mercado Tezonapeño "La Frontera"
Mercado Veracruzano
Mercado Yanga
Plaza Cotaxla
Tianguis de Tezonapa

Airports Near Palma Sola

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Heriberto Jara International AirportVERLarge Airport
Aeródromo Toro BravoSmall Airport
El Ahijadero AirportSmall Airport
El Amate AirportSmall Airport
Felipe Terrones Acosta AirportSmall Airport
General Miguel Alemán AirportSmall Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Jalisquillo AirportSmall Airport
La Esmeralda AirstripSmall Airport
Las Macayas AirportSmall Airport
Marina Heroica Naval Academy AirfieldSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
Pista MacuilesSmall Airport
San Jose Independencia AirstripSmall Airport
Tres Encinos AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

🇲🇽 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 Palma Sola

What is the population of Palma Sola?

Palma Sola has a population of 575 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 258.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palma Sola?

Palma Sola has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 97.6 inches.

How is the job market in Palma Sola?

The job market in Palma Sola is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 18 business establishments in the area.

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