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Palo Colorado, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

Palo Colorado is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 1,172. Elevation: 6,578 ft (2,005 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,172 Population 70/sq mi density
6,578 ft Elevation 2,005 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
14.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,172
Density70/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain14.7 in/yr
Sunny Days349/yr
Elevation6,578 ft (2,005 m)
Population1,172
Population Density70 / sq mi
Elevation6,578 ft (2,005 m)
Coordinates21.0084°, -100.7292°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation14.7 inches (374 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palo Colorado

Palo Colorado is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 1,172. The city sits at an elevation of 6,578 feet (2,005 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 38 business establishments.

Income: Palo Colorado vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)38

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Palo Colorado enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 349 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 14.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,578 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,578 ft (2,005 m)
Area16.7 sq mi (43.3 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates21.0084°N, 100.7292°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.7"
61% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 25, 2011.

Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 114 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 137 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 136 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 149 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 110 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 102 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 138 km
Jun 4, 2000 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico M3.7 138 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 96 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 135 km
May 26, 2000 17 km W of Jacala, Mexico M3.6 143 km
May 15, 2000 9 km NW of Caltimacan, Mexico M3.5 142 km
Feb 14, 2000 5 km SSW of San Antonio Solís, Mexico M3.4 134 km
Jun 26, 2000 9 km ENE of Bella Vista del Río, Mexico M3.4 133 km
May 2, 1992 10 km WNW of Tarandacuao, Mexico M3.2 110 km
Feb 17, 1993 10 km NNE of Arroyo Seco, Mexico M3.2 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Boris (1996).

Year Name Category Closest
1996 Boris Category 1 299 km
1993 Gert Category 1 252 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (167 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 167 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
February 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
July 65°F (19°C) 4.3 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Palo Colorado has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 56°F in December to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Palo Colorado

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO LOBO 88.3 (San José Iturbide) - 88.3 FM - XHSJI-FM - Grupo Radar - San José Iturbide, Guanajuato 88.3 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Cuenca de la Independencia derechos humanos, indigenous MP3
EL Y ELLA 103.7 (Celaya) - 103.7 FM - XHCEL-FM - Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 103.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
YEAH FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 2000s, 80s AAC
MATCH 97.9 (Querétaro) - 97.9 FM - XHQTO-FM - Grupo ACIR - Querétaro, Querétaro 97.9 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
STEREO CRISTAL 96.7 (Celaya) - 96.7 FM - XHY-FM - Grupo Radar - Celaya, Guanajuato 96.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Fórmula (Querétaro) - 88.7 FM - XHJX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Querétaro, QT 88.7, 88.7 fm AAC
W RADIO 90.1 (San José Iturbide) - 90.1 FM - XHPSJI-FM - GlobalMedia - San Jose Iturbide, Guanajuato 90.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
RADAR 107.5 (Querétaro) - 107.5 FM - XHQRO-FM - Grupo Radar - Querétaro, Querétaro 107.5 fm, contemporary hits radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Stereo Cristal (Querétaro) - 101.1 FM - XHJHS-FM - Grupo Radar / Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Querétaro, Querétaro 101.1 fm, corporación bajío comunicaciones AAC+ 64 kbps
W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, QT 1310, 1310 am MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, Querétaro 1310 am, 1980's MP3 128 kbps
La Jefa (Querétaro) - 98.7 FM - XHMQ-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, QR 98.7, 98.7 fm AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Querétaro queretaro AAC 98 kbps
La Jefa 98.7 FM folk AAC+ 64 kbps
EXA FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 89.9 fm, américa AAC
Love - 90.1 FM [Chihuahua, Chihuahua] music, news MP3 96 kbps
radio alegria moroleon MP3 96 kbps
EXA FM 104.5 (Celaya) - 104.5 FM - XHZN-FM - TVR Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 104.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
ARROBA FM 99.5 (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama Celaya - Celaya, Guanajuato - MP3

Museums in Palo Colorado

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
antigua carcelero
casa cuesta mascaras
Casa del Mayorazgo de la Canal
José Alfredo Jiménez
Museo Bicentenario
Museo Casa de Allende
Museo de la Indepencia
Museo de sitio
Museo Del Vino
Museo la Esquina
Other Face of Mexico Gallery
Prehispanic Astronomy Museum

Libraries in Palo Colorado

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Pública A.C.0.0
Municipal Public Library Ignacio Ramírez0.0

Farmers Markets in Palo Colorado

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo
Mercado de Artesanías
Mercado de San Juan de Dios
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Ignacio Ramírez
Mercado Plaza Guadalupe
Tianguis Martes & Domingos

Stadiums & Teams in Palo Colorado

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Palo Colorado

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo de Campo Cortés-Small Airport
Aeródromo de San Miguel de Allende-Small Airport
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio Sitio-Small Airport
Aeródromo El Jaguey-Small Airport
Aeródromo La Roca-Small Airport
Aeródromo Sofía-Small Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)-Small Airport
La Begoña Airport-Small Airport
Quinta Palos Airport-Small Airport
Rancho El Jaralito-Small Airport
Rancho Santa Rosa Airstrip-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Palo Colorado

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación Integral de San Miguel de Allende

Churches & Religious Organizations in Palo Colorado

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Templo de San Martín Caballero

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 Colorado

What is the population of Palo Colorado?

Palo Colorado has a population of 1,172 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 70 people per square mile, spread across 16.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palo Colorado?

Palo Colorado enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 349 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.7 inches.

How is the job market in Palo Colorado?

The job market in Palo Colorado is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 38 business establishments in the area.

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