San Miguel de las Palmas, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

San Miguel de las Palmas is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 1,194. Elevation: 3,783 ft (1,153 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,194 Population 2/sq mi density
3,783 ft Elevation 1,153 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
34.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,194
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (24°C)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Elevation3,783 ft (1,153 m)
Population1,194
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation3,783 ft (1,153 m)
Coordinates18.2520°, -99.2008°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature74°F (24°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation34.1 inches (866 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Miguel de las Palmas

San Miguel de las Palmas is a small town in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 1,194. The city sits at an elevation of 3,783 feet (1,153 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

San Miguel de las Palmas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,783 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above Mexico avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation3,783 ft (1,153 m)
Area662.9 sq mi (1,717.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates18.2520°N, 99.2008°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.98"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

522 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 82 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 140 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 125 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 149 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 35 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 138 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 11 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 112 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 80 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 123 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 77 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 126 km
Jul 27, 2024 4 km NE of Platanillo, Mexico M5.3 148 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 104 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 139 km
May 21, 2018 3 km NNE of Iliatenco, Mexico M5.2 143 km
Mar 6, 2001 7 km E of Las Compuertas, Mexico M5.1 142 km
Jul 19, 2016 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico M5.1 97 km
Mar 5, 2001 6 km E of Las Compuertas, Mexico M5.0 141 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 18 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 129 km
2024 John Category 3 123 km
2023 Otis Category 5 132 km
2021 Grace Category 3 295 km
2021 Rick Category 2 295 km
2017 Max Category 1 176 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 260 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 239 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 286 km
2010 Karl Category 2 263 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 149 km
1996 Boris Category 1 239 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 152 km
1984 Odile Category 2 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 - 124 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 124 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 92 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 105 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 112 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 119 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 129 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
March 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in
May 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 8.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 8.5 in
August 76°F (24°C) 9.0 in Wettest
September 75°F (24°C) 8.3 in
October 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in

San Miguel de las Palmas has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.0") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in San Miguel de las Palmas

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Simón Bolívar - - - -
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Radio Stations near San Miguel de las Palmas

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 96.1 (Taxco) - 96.1 FM - XHXC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Taxco, Guerrero 96.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LA Z 105.5 (Atotonilco) - 105.5 FM - XHHE-FM - XHHE Radio / Grupo Radio Centro - Atotonilco, Jalisco 105.5 fm, américa MP3
105.5 La Z (Atotonilco) - 105.5 FM - XHHE-FM - Atotonilco, Jalisco 105.5 fm, américa MP3
LOS40 Taxco - 92.9 FM - XHTXO-FM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Taxco, Guerrero 92.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in San Miguel de las Palmas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura (Antigua Estacion Buenavista de Cuéllar)

Libraries in San Miguel de las Palmas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública de Huitzuco0.0
Biblioteca Pública de Quetzalapa0.0

Farmers Markets in San Miguel de las Palmas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal Buenavista de Cuéllar

Airports Near San Miguel de las Palmas

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Mariano Matamoros International AirportCVJMedium Airport
Aeródromo Chiconcuac-Small Airport
Aeródromo de Cuautla-Small Airport
Aeródromo de Taxco-Small Airport
Aeródromo Los Filos-Small Airport
Aeródromo Los Ojuelos-Small Airport
Aeródromo Santa Cruz-Small Airport
Aeródromo Zacacoyuca-Small Airport
Albatros Residencial Aéreo-Small Airport
Chilpancingo National Airport-Small Airport
Tenango Airport-Small Airport
Tequesquitengo Airport-Small Airport
Vista Hermosa Airfield-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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What is the population of San Miguel de las Palmas?

San Miguel de las Palmas has a population of 1,194 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 662.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Miguel de las Palmas?

San Miguel de las Palmas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 34.1 inches.

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