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Palmar Grande, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Palmar Grande is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 1,120. Elevation: 436 ft (133 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,120 Population 15/sq mi density
436 ft Elevation 133 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
58.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,120
Density15/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.5%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain58.2 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation436 ft (133 m)
Population1,120
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation436 ft (133 m)
Coordinates18.5151°, -96.7788°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation58.2 inches (1,479 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palmar Grande

Palmar Grande is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 1,120. The city sits at an elevation of 436 feet (133 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 36 business establishments.

Income: Palmar Grande vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)36

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Palmar Grande experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 58.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 436 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above Mexico avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation436 ft (133 m)
Area75.1 sq mi (194.5 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates18.5151°N, 96.7788°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"
53% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 19.61"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

163 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 71 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 99 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 67 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 149 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 138 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 148 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 131 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 146 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 88 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 126 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 98 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 107 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 146 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 89 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 89 km
Feb 12, 2012 5 km WSW of Ayotzintepec, Mexico M4.6 116 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 105 km
Feb 9, 2006 7 km WNW of San José Río Manzo, Mexico M4.5 127 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 94 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 291 km
2022 Agatha Category 1 294 km
2021 Grace Category 3 234 km
2017 Katia Category 2 234 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 166 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 254 km
2010 Karl Category 3 43 km
2007 Dean Category 2 222 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 221 km
2005 Stan Category 1 198 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 285 km
1997 Rick Category 1 291 km
1990 Diana Category 2 265 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 296 km
1988 Debby Category 1 249 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (77 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 77 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 88 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 103 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 111 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 115 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 129 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 148 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in
March 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in Driest
April 78°F (26°C) 2.9 in
May 80°F (27°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 18.0 in
July 57°F (14°C) 19.6 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 18.1 in
September 77°F (25°C) 19.1 in
October 75°F (24°C) 9.2 in
November 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
December 69°F (21°C) 2.9 in

Palmar Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 50°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 107.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (19.6") and March the driest (2.2").

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Radio Stations near Palmar Grande

5 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
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
Retro FM (Córdoba) - 88.1 FM - XHDZ - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Córdoba, Veracruz 80s, 88.1 fm MP3 64 kbps

Farmers Markets in Palmar Grande

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Cosolapa
Mercado Omealca
Mercado Tezonapeño "La Frontera"
Mercado Veracruzano
Mercado Zongolica
Tianguis de Tezonapa

Airports Near Palmar Grande

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Heriberto Jara International AirportVERLarge Airport
Aeródromo Toro Bravo-Small Airport
El Ahijadero Airport-Small Airport
Felipe Terrones Acosta Airport-Small Airport
General Miguel Alemán Airport-Small Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz Airport-Small Airport
Jalisquillo Airport-Small Airport
Las Macayas Airport-Small Airport
Patria Vieja Airstrip-Small Airport
Pista Macuiles-Small Airport
San Jose Independencia Airstrip-Small Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán Airstrip-Small Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall Airport
Tres Encinos Airport-Small 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 Palmar Grande

What is the population of Palmar Grande?

Palmar Grande has a population of 1,120 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 75.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palmar Grande?

Palmar Grande has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.2 inches.

How is the job market in Palmar Grande?

The job market in Palmar Grande is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 36 business establishments in the area.

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