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Weather & Climate in Colonia Palma, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Colonia Palma experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,767 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,767 ft (2,977 m) |
| Area | 300.0 sq mi (777.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.5644°N, 99.4242°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
177 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 150 km | 48 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 139 km | 80 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 141 km | 65 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 136 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 132 km | 4 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 96 km | 15 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 118 km | 76 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 138 km | 55 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 103 km | 1 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 104 km | 0 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 119 km | 1 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 119 km | 0 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 106 km | 2 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 88 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 44 km | 15 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico | M4.0 | 137 km | 2 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 107 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 274 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 255 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 227 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 208 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 299 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 269 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 285 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 245 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 264 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 287 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 289 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 207 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 258 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 300 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 255 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 62 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 62 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 89 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 104 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Colonia Palma has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 44°F in January to 57°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and December the driest (0.5").