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Palo Alto, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

Palo Alto is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 590. Elevation: 5,784 ft (1,763 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

590 Population 13/sq mi density
5,784 ft Elevation 1,763 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
27.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population590
Density13/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.9%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain27.3 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation5,784 ft (1,763 m)
Population590
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation5,784 ft (1,763 m)
Coordinates20.2467°, -101.3013°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation27.3 inches (694 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palo Alto

Palo Alto is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 590. The city sits at an elevation of 5,784 feet (1,763 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 19 business establishments.

Income: Palo Alto vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Palo Alto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 27.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,784 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above Mexico avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,784 ft (1,763 m)
Area44.7 sq mi (115.8 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates20.2467°N, 101.3013°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"
28% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 15, 2023.

Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 122 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 133 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 129 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 139 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 56 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 59 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 139 km
Dec 18, 2001 7 km NE of La Huacana, Mexico M4.1 145 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 113 km
Jan 28, 2011 3 km SSE of Lombardía, Mexico M4.1 146 km
Apr 7, 2003 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico M4.0 149 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 118 km
Apr 2, 2003 1 km SSW of Tacátzcuaro, Mexico M3.9 143 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 57 km
Dec 18, 2001 5 km NNW of La Huacana, Mexico M3.9 148 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 130 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 129 km
Apr 7, 2003 1 km E of Los Limones, Mexico M3.9 146 km
May 9, 2003 3 km SSE of J. Jesús Díaz Tzirio, Mexico M3.8 127 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Rick (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rick Category 2 211 km
1996 Alma Category 2 275 km
1996 Boris Category 1 196 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (64 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 64 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 145 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
April 69°F (20°C) 0.4 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in
July 63°F (17°C) 6.5 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 6.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in

Palo Alto has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 56°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Palo Alto

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.9 (Salvatierra) - 92.9 FM - XHFAC-FM - Radiorama Bajío - Salvatierra, Guanajuato 92.9 fm, entretenimiento MP3
RADIO LOBO 106.3 (Irapuato) - 106.3 FM - XHITO-FM - Grupo Radar - Irapuato, Guanajuato 106.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
LA PERRONA 92.5 (Irapuato) - 92.5 FM - XHSAG-FM - Grupo El Salmantino - Irapuato, Guanajuato 92.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
STEREO CRISTAL 96.7 (Celaya) - 96.7 FM - XHY-FM - Grupo Radar - Celaya, Guanajuato 96.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
EL Y ELLA 103.7 (Celaya) - 103.7 FM - XHCEL-FM - Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 103.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
W RADIO 107.9 (Irapuato) - 107.9 FM - XHWE-FM - Radio Grupo Antonio Contreras - Irapuato, Guanajuato 107.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 104.5 (Celaya) - 104.5 FM - XHZN-FM - TVR Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 104.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
radio alegria moroleon MP3 96 kbps
Love - 90.1 FM [Chihuahua, Chihuahua] music, news MP3 96 kbps
EXA FM 93.5 (Irapuato) - 93.5 FM - XHNY-FM - Irapuato, Guanajuato 93.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
RADAR 94.3 (Irapuato) - 94.3 FM - XHJTA-FM - Grupo Radar - Irapuato, Guanajuato 94.3 fm, contemporary hits radio AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Palo Alto

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Hidalgo

Libraries in Palo Alto

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Jaime Torres Bodet0.0
Biblioteca Pública La Joyita0.0

Farmers Markets in Palo Alto

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Oxxo

Airports Near Palo Alto

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Guanajuato International AirportBJXLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo de Campo CortésSmall Airport
Aeródromo de San Miguel de AllendeSmall Airport
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio SitioSmall Airport
Aeródromo El TepozánSmall Airport
Aeródromo SofíaSmall Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)Small Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Palo Alto

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CAISES Abasolo
Centro Gerentologico
IMSS
ISSSTE

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 Palo Alto

What is the population of Palo Alto?

Palo Alto has a population of 590 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 44.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palo Alto?

Palo Alto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.3 inches.

How is the job market in Palo Alto?

The job market in Palo Alto is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 19 business establishments in the area.

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