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Palos Altos, Mexico
Full City Profile
743
Population
3/sq mi density
1,224 ft
Elevation
373 meters
84°F
Avg Temperature
29°C
Palos Altos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 83.6°F |
| 55% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 356 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,224 ft (373 m) |
| Area | 293.6 sq mi (760.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.3708°N, 100.2743°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 149 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 123 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 149 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 131 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (98 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 98 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 115 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 144 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 189 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 8.9 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
Palos Altos has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 77°F in December to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.1") and March the driest (0.1").