Palos Blancos, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,644 Population 2/sq mi density

105 ft Elevation 32 meters

79°F Avg Temperature 26°C

Palos Blancos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	79.1°F
	46% above US avg
January Average	77°F (25°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	105 ft (32 m)
Area	1,055.8 sq mi (2,734.4 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	17.5585°N, 101.3318°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.4"

27% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 13.11"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,125 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 27, 2025.

Apr 18, 2014	9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico	M7.2	42 km
Jul 15, 1996	26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico	M6.8	39 km
Apr 18, 2002	27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.8	81 km
Aug 9, 2000	24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico	M6.5	141 km
May 22, 1997	5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico	M6.5	128 km
Dec 10, 1994	22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico	M6.5	65 km
May 8, 2014	3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.4	72 km
Jun 21, 1999	20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico	M6.3	88 km
May 23, 1994	4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico	M6.3	109 km
Jan 1, 2004	6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico	M6.1	8 km
Nov 15, 2012	8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico	M6.1	133 km
Apr 20, 1998	17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico	M6.0	108 km
Apr 13, 2007	5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico	M6.0	124 km
May 10, 2014	6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.0	67 km
May 31, 1990	7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.0	74 km
Apr 22, 2013	7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico	M6.0	107 km
Dec 29, 1999	19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico	M5.9	77 km
Apr 18, 2002	24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico	M5.9	37 km
Apr 28, 2008	21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico	M5.8	127 km
Jul 25, 1991	61 km SW of Papanoa, Mexico	M5.8	76 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

33 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 2	222 km
2024	John	Category 3	134 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	111 km
2023	Beatriz	Category 1	98 km
2022	Blas	Category 1	299 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	60 km
2019	Lorena	Category 1	287 km
2017	Max	Category 1	166 km
2015	Marty	Category 1	141 km
2015	Carlos	Category 1	145 km
2013	Raymond	Category 3	142 km
2013	Erick	Category 1	222 km
2011	Hilary	Category 4	173 km
2011	Beatriz	Category 1	188 km
2009	Andres	Category 1	172 km
2006	John	Category 4	159 km
2001	Adolph	Category 4	295 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	291 km
1997	Pauline	Category 1	184 km
1996	Alma	Category 2	123 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1985	MEXICO	Earthquake	3.0 m	9,500	145 km
1979	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	1.3 m	5	29 km
1985	MEXICO	Earthquake	1.2 m	—	43 km
2014	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	—	42 km
2013	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	107 km
1981	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.1 m	3	99 km
2002	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	81 km
1933	MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	48 km
1845	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	100 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	77°F (25°C)	0.7 in	Coldest
February	78°F (25°C)	0.2 in
March	78°F (25°C)	0.1 in	Driest
April	79°F (26°C)	0.1 in
May	80°F (27°C)	1.0 in
June	81°F (27°C)	8.4 in	Warmest
July	80°F (27°C)	8.7 in
August	80°F (27°C)	9.1 in
September	80°F (26°C)	13.1 in	Wettest
October	80°F (27°C)	5.9 in
November	79°F (26°C)	0.8 in
December	78°F (26°C)	0.3 in

Palos Blancos has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.1") and March the driest (0.1").

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