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Palomas, Mexico

Full City Profile

2,676 Population 2/sq mi density
3,356 ft Elevation 1,023 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Palomas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average70.4°F
30% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,356 ft (1,023 m)
Area1,415.1 sq mi (3,665.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates22.4812°N, 99.8492°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.4"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.83"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 5, 2023.

May 16, 2023 15 km NNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M5.0 74 km
Jun 5, 2023 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M4.6 67 km
Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 85 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 132 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 104 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 109 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 148 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 124 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 83 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 145 km
Jun 25, 2013 22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico M4.0 137 km
Aug 23, 1993 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico M4.0 52 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 124 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 129 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 137 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 121 km
Apr 8, 1998 21 km SE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M3.3 120 km
Feb 17, 1993 10 km NNE of Arroyo Seco, Mexico M3.2 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Alex (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Alex Category 2 176 km
2000 Keith Category 1 201 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 242 km
1993 Gert Category 2 222 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
March 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
May 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 2.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in
August 75°F (24°C) 1.9 in
September 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in Wettest
October 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in

Palomas has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 61°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and March the driest (0.2").

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