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Palo Blanco, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

Palo Blanco is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 721. Elevation: 5,659 ft (1,725 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

721 Population 2/sq mi density
5,659 ft Elevation 1,725 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population721
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.6%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation5,659 ft (1,725 m)
Population721
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation5,659 ft (1,725 m)
Coordinates20.5078°, -101.2071°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation20.4 inches (519 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palo Blanco

Palo Blanco is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 721. The city sits at an elevation of 5,659 feet (1,725 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 23 business establishments.

Income: Palo Blanco vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)23

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Palo Blanco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,659 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,659 ft (1,725 m)
Area298.2 sq mi (772.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates20.5078°N, 101.2071°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.34"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 5, 2022.

Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 143 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 69 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 143 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 90 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 140 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 147 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 47 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 145 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 145 km
Nov 15, 2000 9 km SSE of Carapán, Mexico M3.8 115 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 89 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 116 km
May 28, 2008 2 km NE of Rincón de Curungueo, Mexico M3.7 145 km
Feb 6, 2008 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico M3.7 141 km
Jun 4, 2000 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico M3.7 131 km
Feb 14, 2000 5 km SSW of San Antonio Solís, Mexico M3.4 131 km
May 2, 1992 10 km WNW of Tarandacuao, Mexico M3.2 82 km
May 1, 2018 0 km E of Agostitlán, Mexico M2.6 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rick Category 2 241 km
1996 Boris Category 1 226 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (93 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 93 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 159 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
July 70°F (21°C) 6.3 in Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 5.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in

Palo Blanco has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 59°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Palo Blanco

19 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
LA PERRONA 92.5 (Irapuato) - 92.5 FM - XHSAG-FM - Grupo El Salmantino - Irapuato, Guanajuato 92.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
RADIO LOBO 106.3 (Irapuato) - 106.3 FM - XHITO-FM - Grupo Radar - Irapuato, Guanajuato 106.3 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
STEREO CRISTAL 96.7 (Celaya) - 96.7 FM - XHY-FM - Grupo Radar - Celaya, Guanajuato 96.7 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
Imagen Radio news MP3 48 kbps
ARROBA FM 99.5 (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama Celaya - Celaya, Guanajuato MP3
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
EXA FM 90.5 (Acámbaro) - 90.5 FM - XHVW-FM - Organización Radiofónica de Acámbaro - Acámbaro, Guanajuato 90.5 fm, acámbaro AAC+ 64 kbps
Imagen Radio 90.5 news talk MP3 48 kbps
MIX León - 103.1 FM - XHXF-FM - Grupo ACIR - León, GT 103.1, 103.1 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Lobo (San José Iturbide) - 88.3 FM - XHSJI-FM - Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - San José Iturbide, GT 88.3, 88.3 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Santa Fe (Guanajuato) - 1500 AM - XEFL-AM - Guanajuato, Guanajuato 1500 am, 90.7 fm MP3 80 kbps
Arroba FM (León) - 1530 AM - XESD-AM - Radiorama - León, Guanajuato 1530 am, 99.3 fm MP3

Museums in Palo Blanco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Galería Bicentenario
Museo Municipal
Museo Municipal

Libraries in Palo Blanco

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Publica Juventino Rosas0.0
Biblioteca Pública Lorenia Escárcega0.0
CEDE Pueblo Nuevo0.0
José Pérez Chowell0.0
José Pérez Chowell0.0

Farmers Markets in Palo Blanco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Benito Juárez
Benito Juárez
Central de Abastos de Irapuato
Mercado Constitución
Mercado La Central
Mercado La Central
Mercado Municipal
Miguel Hidalgo
Miguel Hidalgo

Breweries in Palo Blanco

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La Tiendita

Stadiums & Teams in Palo Blanco

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Sergio León Chávez
Plaza de toros

Airports Near Palo Blanco

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 JagueySmall Airport
Aeródromo El TepozánSmall Airport
Aeródromo La RocaSmall Airport
Aeródromo SofíaSmall Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)Small Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall 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 Palo Blanco

What is the population of Palo Blanco?

Palo Blanco has a population of 721 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 298.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palo Blanco?

Palo Blanco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches.

How is the job market in Palo Blanco?

The job market in Palo Blanco is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 23 business establishments in the area.

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