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Palula, Mexico

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770 Population 3/sq mi density
2,201 ft Elevation 671 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Palula has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,201 ft (671 m)
Area301.4 sq mi (780.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates18.0960°N, 99.5394°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.86"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,425 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 122 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 105 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 136 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 93 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 113 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 127 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 75 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 119 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 36 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 72 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 114 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 88 km
Apr 26, 2011 8 km NNE of El Cortés, Mexico M5.5 139 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 109 km
Apr 13, 2007 4 km ENE of Cacalutla, Mexico M5.3 135 km
Aug 21, 2013 4 km WNW of La Estación, Mexico M5.3 148 km
Jul 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Bajos del Ejido, Mexico M5.3 135 km
Jul 27, 2024 4 km NE of Platanillo, Mexico M5.3 118 km
Sep 25, 2002 8 km SSW of Los Mogotes, Mexico M5.3 149 km
Apr 5, 2013 9 km E of Técpan de Galeana, Mexico M5.3 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 114 km
2024 John Category 3 93 km
2023 Otis Category 5 92 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 280 km
2021 Rick Category 2 256 km
2017 Max Category 1 169 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 225 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 249 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 257 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 123 km
1997 Rick Category 2 291 km
1996 Boris Category 1 199 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 299 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 145 km
1984 Odile Category 2 225 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

10 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 100 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 149 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 149 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 131 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 100 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 126 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 100 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 135 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 149 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (115 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 115 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 118 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 141 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 153 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 161 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 84°F (29°C) 0.5 in
May 85°F (29°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 7.7 in
August 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in Wettest
September 78°F (26°C) 8.9 in
October 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in
November 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in

Palula has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 75°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.9") and March the driest (0.1").

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