Palo Amarillo, Mexico

Full City Profile

583 Population 20/sq mi density

10,092 ft Elevation 3,076 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Palo Amarillo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 352 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	57.2°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	52°F (11°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	10,092 ft (3,076 m)
Area	29.4 sq mi (76.1 km²)
Population Density	20/sq mi
Coordinates	19.6619°N, 100.2259°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"

16% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 8.35"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

133 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Nov 15, 2012	8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico	M6.1	147 km
Apr 29, 2008	19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M5.3	144 km
Dec 20, 1995	15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico	M5.3	149 km
Aug 12, 2022	10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico	M5.2	148 km
Jul 21, 2003	14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M5.2	144 km
Jul 19, 1993	4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico	M4.9	141 km
Aug 29, 1993	3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico	M4.8	149 km
Sep 24, 1991	1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M4.8	134 km
Apr 22, 1994	7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico	M4.6	111 km
Sep 21, 1995	29 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M4.6	148 km
May 7, 2024	11 km NNE of Santa Teresa, Mexico	M4.5	148 km
Apr 5, 2022	17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico	M4.5	58 km
Nov 28, 1995	32 km NNE of Aratichanguío, Mexico	M4.5	147 km
May 22, 2013	2 km SE of Salguero, Mexico	M4.4	146 km
Jun 21, 1996	4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico	M4.3	138 km
Jul 17, 2007	4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico	M4.3	128 km
Mar 15, 1998	2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico	M4.2	20 km
Oct 10, 2011	10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M4.2	128 km
Aug 14, 2000	23 km SSW of Carácuaro, Mexico	M4.2	137 km
Apr 30, 2006	5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico	M4.2	74 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: John (2024).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2024	John	Category 1	266 km
2023	Otis	Category 4	218 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	248 km
2021	Grace	Category 1	280 km
1996	Alma	Category 2	294 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	233 km
1993	Gert	Category 2	257 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (29 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo	Caldera	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	-3050	29 km
Toluca, Nevado de	Stratovolcano	4,680 m (15,354 ft)	-1350	79 km
Chichinautzin	Volcanic field	3,930 m (12,894 ft)	400	132 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato	Pyroclastic cone(s)	3,860 m (12,664 ft)	1952	161 km
Papayo	Lava dome	3,600 m (11,811 ft)	Unknown	165 km
Iztaccihuatl	Stratovolcano	5,230 m (17,159 ft)	Unknown	175 km
Popocatepetl	Stratovolcano(es)	5,393 m (17,694 ft)	2020	183 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	52°F (11°C)	0.9 in
February	48°F (9°C)	0.5 in
March	51°F (11°C)	0.4 in	Driest
April	54°F (12°C)	0.8 in
May	56°F (13°C)	2.6 in
June	56°F (13°C)	6.4 in
July	59°F (15°C)	8.4 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	55°F (13°C)	7.8 in
September	55°F (13°C)	6.5 in
October	53°F (11°C)	3.4 in
November	50°F (10°C)	0.9 in
December	48°F (9°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Palo Amarillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 48°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.4") and March the driest (0.4").

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