Palmar Chico, Mexico

México · Mexico

Palmar Chico is a small town in México, Mexico with a population of 3,127. Elevation: 2,589 ft (789 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

3,127 Population 13/sq mi density

2,589 ft Elevation 789 meters

84°F Avg Temperature 29°C

35.0 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population3,127

Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)

Rain35.0 in/yr

Elevation2,589 ft (789 m)

Population	3,127
Population Density	13 / sq mi
Elevation	2,589 ft (789 m)
Coordinates	18.6959°, -100.3685°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	México
Average Temperature	84°F (29°C)
January Average	80°F (27°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation	35.0 inches (889 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palmar Chico

Palmar Chico is a small town in Mexico (México) with a population of 3,127. The city sits at an elevation of 2,589 feet (789 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

Palmar Chico has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,589 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	83.6°F
	55% above Mexico avg
January Average	80°F (27°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation	2,589 ft (789 m)
Area	241.3 sq mi (624.9 km²)
Population Density	13/sq mi
Coordinates	18.6959°N, 100.3685°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"

8% below Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 10.79"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

492 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Jul 15, 1996	26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico	M6.8	137 km
Dec 10, 1994	22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico	M6.5	124 km
May 22, 1997	5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico	M6.5	130 km
Jun 21, 1999	20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico	M6.3	130 km
May 23, 1994	4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico	M6.3	61 km
Nov 15, 2012	8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico	M6.1	39 km
Apr 20, 1998	17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico	M6.0	90 km
Dec 29, 1999	19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico	M5.9	123 km
Apr 28, 2008	21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico	M5.8	97 km
Jun 16, 2013	5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico	M5.8	137 km
May 1, 2012	19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico	M5.7	90 km
Aug 15, 2009	3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico	M5.5	57 km
Jul 18, 1996	26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico	M5.4	137 km
Apr 29, 2008	19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M5.3	75 km
Jun 2, 2011	24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico	M5.3	100 km
Dec 20, 1995	15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico	M5.3	75 km
Apr 27, 1995	23 km SSE of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico	M5.2	149 km
Jul 21, 2003	14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M5.2	71 km
Apr 1, 1992	14 km N of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico	M5.2	149 km
Aug 12, 2022	10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico	M5.2	59 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 3	210 km
2024	John	Category 3	167 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	111 km
2023	Beatriz	Category 1	260 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	194 km
2017	Max	Category 1	254 km
2015	Carlos	Category 1	258 km
1997	Pauline	Category 2	201 km
1996	Alma	Category 2	228 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	171 km
1996	Hernan	Category 1	286 km
1993	Calvin	Category 2	294 km
1992	Virgil	Category 4	289 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	247 km
1984	Odile	Category 2	226 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1979	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	1.3 m	5	137 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (79 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Toluca, Nevado de	Stratovolcano	4,680 m (15,354 ft)	-1350	79 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo	Caldera	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	-3050	79 km
Chichinautzin	Volcanic field	3,930 m (12,894 ft)	400	137 km
Popocatepetl	Stratovolcano(es)	5,393 m (17,694 ft)	2020	187 km
Papayo	Lava dome	3,600 m (11,811 ft)	Unknown	188 km
Iztaccihuatl	Stratovolcano	5,230 m (17,159 ft)	Unknown	189 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato	Pyroclastic cone(s)	3,860 m (12,664 ft)	1952	194 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	80°F (27°C)	0.6 in
February	75°F (24°C)	0.1 in	Driest
March	79°F (26°C)	0.2 in
April	82°F (28°C)	0.3 in
May	84°F (29°C)	1.3 in	Warmest
June	80°F (27°C)	9.2 in
July	84°F (29°C)	10.8 in	Wettest
August	76°F (25°C)	10.8 in
September	76°F (25°C)	10.0 in
October	76°F (25°C)	4.1 in
November	75°F (24°C)	0.8 in
December	73°F (23°C)	0.2 in	Coldest

Palmar Chico has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 73°F in December to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.8") and February the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Palmar Chico

16 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
OFC. NO. 0145 EMILIANO ZAPATA	-	-	-	-
ES. FED. JUSTO SIERRA	-	-	-	-
ESC. SEP. VICENTE GUERRERO	-	-	-	-
ESC. PRIM. GUADALUPE VICTORIA	-	-	-	-
Escuela Primaria Leyes de Reforma	-	-	-	-
ESC. PRIM. NICOLAS BRAVO	-	-	-	-
ESC. PRIM. LEONA VICARIO	-	-	-	-
ESC. PRIM. LIC. GUSTAVO DIAZ ORDAZ	-	-	-	-
ESC. PRIM. CUAUHTEMON	-	-	-	-
SUPERVICION ESCOLAR NO. 57	-	-	-	-
OFTV. NO. 0496 15 DE MAYO	-	-	-	-
Preparatoria EPOEM 065	-	-	-	-
ESC. PRIM. CONSTITUCION DE 1917	-	-	-	-
PREESCOLAR AGUSTIN MELGAR	-	-	-	-
PREESCOLAR AGUSTIN MELGAR	-	-	-	-
Telesecundaria Libertad	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Palmar Chico

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
ALTAMIX 91.9 (Ciudad Altamirano) - 91.9 FM - XHSCBP-FM - Altamiradio Comunicaciones, A.C. - Ciudad Altamirano, Guerrero	91.9 fm, altamix	AAC+ 48 kbps
LA INIGUALABLE 91.3 (Amatepec) - 91.3 FM - XHPAMM-FM - Amatepec, Estado de México	91.3 fm, amatepec	MP3 128 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Valle de Bravo) - 104.5 FM - XHVAL-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Valle de Bravo, EM	104.5, 104.5 fm	MP3 96 kbps

Farmers Markets in Palmar Chico

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Palmar Chico

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel "Chema"

Hotel "El Turista"

Restaurants in Palmar Chico

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Comida "China"

Taqueria "Don Rafa"

Taqueria "El Paisa"

Clinics in Palmar Chico

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CENTRO DE SALUD PALMAR CHICO

ISSEMYM

Dentists in Palmar Chico

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dentista

Veterinaries in Palmar Chico

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Veterinaria

Bus Stations in Palmar Chico

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación "Ruleteras"

Palmar Chico

Zinabus

Gas Stations in Palmar Chico

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MX #408715317

Banks in Palmar Chico

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BBVA Bancomer

BBVA BANCOMER S.A.

Airports Near Palmar Chico

3 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Aeroclub Valle de Bravo Airport	-	Small Airport
Huetamo Airport	-	Small Airport
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport	-	Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Palmar Chico

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
CONF. GENERAL D. IGLESIA DE DIOS
Iglesia "San José"
Iglesia "San José" Palmar Chico
TEMPLO DE MANGO MATUZ

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 Palmar Chico

What is the population of Palmar Chico?

Palmar Chico has a population of 3,127 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 241.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palmar Chico?

Palmar Chico has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches.

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