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San José Palma Gorda, Mexico

Full City Profile

647 Population 12/sq mi density
7,680 ft Elevation 2,341 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
San José Palma Gorda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 355 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,680 ft (2,341 m)
Area54.2 sq mi (140.3 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates20.0223°N, 98.7510°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.8"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.58"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

151 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 145 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 131 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 148 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 112 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 55 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 103 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 110 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 124 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 131 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 113 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 30 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 56 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 106 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 59 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 112 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 106 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 105 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 131 km
Feb 11, 1998 0 km WNW of La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Mexico M3.9 124 km
Aug 13, 1998 5 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M3.9 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 122 km
2017 Katia Category 2 184 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 225 km
2010 Karl Category 3 240 km
2007 Dean Category 2 160 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 180 km
2000 Keith Category 1 269 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 207 km
1993 Gert Category 2 129 km
1990 Diana Category 2 171 km
1988 Debby Category 1 169 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 80 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 95 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 112 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 112 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 141 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 147 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 158 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 172 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 175 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 178 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 183 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in
February 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in
March 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 62°F (16°C) 3.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
November 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest

San José Palma Gorda has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 54°F in December to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and December the driest (0.3").

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