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Palo Dulce, Mexico

Full City Profile

507 Population 2/sq mi density
167 ft Elevation 51 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Palo Dulce has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.8°F
44% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days196 days/yr

Geography

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area302.7 sq mi (783.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates17.4359°N, 95.0798°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.9"
142% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 21.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,656 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 83 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 146 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 67 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 90 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 30 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 113 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 131 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 122 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 46 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 35 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 131 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 43 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 92 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 114 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 149 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 94 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 115 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 150 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 37 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Agatha (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Agatha Category 2 221 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 186 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 266 km
2010 Karl Category 3 239 km
2005 Stan Category 1 131 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 271 km
1997 Rick Category 1 197 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (127 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 127 km
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 1.6 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.6 in
May 84°F (29°C) 3.6 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 12.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 21.0 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 17.1 in
September 80°F (27°C) 14.7 in
October 78°F (25°C) 8.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in
December 72°F (22°C) 2.7 in

Palo Dulce has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 71°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 91.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (21.0") and February the driest (1.5").

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