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Palmar, Mexico

Quintana Roo · Mexico

Palmar is a small town in Quintana Roo, Mexico with a population of 950. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

950 Population 46/sq mi density
135 ft Elevation 41 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
46.0 in Annual Rain
America / Cancun Timezone

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People

Population950
Density46/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain46.0 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Population950
Population Density46 / sq mi
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Coordinates18.4480°, -88.5301°
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceQuintana Roo
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation46.0 inches (1,168 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palmar

Palmar is a small town in Mexico (Quintana Roo) with a population of 950. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.0 inches. The timezone is America/Cancun.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 30 business establishments.

Income: Palmar vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)30

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Palmar

Palmar has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.9°C), the coldest is Jan (24.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1327 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.4°C / 76°F 18.9° / 30° 65.1
Feb 26°C / 79°F 20.8° / 31.1° 27.7
Mar 27°C / 81°F 22° / 32.1° 29.2
Apr 28.8°C / 84°F 24.2° / 33.5° 43.8
May 29.7°C / 85°F 25.3° / 34.1° 123.5
Jun 29.6°C / 85°F 25.6° / 33.6° 196.2
Jul 29.7°C / 85°F 25.3° / 34.1° 119.7
Aug 29.9°C / 86°F 25.1° / 34.7° 161.0
Sep 29.6°C / 85°F 24.8° / 34.4° 175.7
Oct 28.1°C / 83°F 23.3° / 32.9° 206.7
Nov 26.1°C / 79°F 20.8° / 31.4° 115.9
Dec 25°C / 77°F 19.5° / 30.4° 62.0
Palmar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 46.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above Mexico avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area20.9 sq mi (54.1 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates18.4480°N, 88.5301°W
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.60"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 10, 2002.

Jun 10, 2002 6 km ENE of Presidente Juárez, Mexico M4.1 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

20 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Beryl (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 2 238 km
2022 Lisa Category 1 106 km
2021 Grace Category 1 213 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 247 km
2020 Gamma Category 1 228 km
2020 Nana Category 1 185 km
2016 Earl Category 1 119 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 46 km
2011 Rina Category 1 194 km
2010 Richard Category 2 129 km
2010 Paula Category 2 279 km
2007 Dean Category 5 53 km
2005 Wilma Category 4 281 km
2005 Emily Category 4 238 km
2002 Isidore Category 3 235 km
2001 Iris Category 4 224 km
2000 Keith Category 4 83 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 114 km
1995 Roxanne Category 3 172 km
1988 Gilbert Category 5 283 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.3 in
February 74°F (24°C) 1.0 in
March 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 1.3 in
May 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in
June 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.5 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
November 76°F (24°C) 3.1 in
December 74°F (23°C) 2.5 in Coldest

Palmar has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.6") and March the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Palmar

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LATIDOS FM 89.7 (Chetumal) - 89.7 FM - XHLAR-FM - Luna Medios - Chetumal, Quintana Roo 89.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LA LUPE 95.3 (Chetumal) - 95.3 FM - XHROO-FM - Multimedios Radio / Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo 95.3 fm, américa AAC 128 kbps
SOL STEREO 97.7 (Chetumal) - 97.7 FM - XHWO-FM - Grupo Sol Comunicaciones - Chetumal, Quintana Roo 97.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 92.1 (Chetumal) - 92.1 FM - XHCCBQ-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Chetumal, Quintana Roo 92.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Palmar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
House of Culture
Museo de la Cultura Maya
Museo del Faro "Federico R. Alcérreca"
Site Museum
Teatro al aire libre yoo´k ol kab

Libraries in Palmar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Santiago Pacheco Cruz0.0
San Jose San Pablo Community Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Palmar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Garcia's Vegetable Shop
Garcia's Vegetable Shop

Stadiums & Teams in Palmar

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Palmar

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caye Caulker AirportCUKMedium Airport
Chetumal International AirportCTMMedium Airport
Corozal AirportCZHMedium Airport
John Greif II AirportSPRMedium Airport
Sartaneja AirportSJXMedium Airport
Aeródromo Kohunlinch-Small Airport
Aeródromo Xcalak-Small Airport
Backlanding Airport-Small Airport
H.E Alfredo Martinez (Tower Hill) AirstripORZSmall Airport
Johnny Chan Chen Airstrip-Small Airport
Pucte Airport-Small Airport
San Felipe Airstrip-Small Airport
Santa Cruz AirportSTUSmall Airport
Tres Leguas Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Cancun

🇲🇽 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 Palmar

What is the population of Palmar?

Palmar has a population of 950 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 46 people per square mile, spread across 20.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palmar?

Palmar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.0 inches.

How is the job market in Palmar?

The job market in Palmar is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 30 business establishments in the area.

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