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Weather & Climate in Ejido la Palma (La Palma), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ejido la Palma (La Palma) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 55°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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,593 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,593 ft (2,619 m) |
| Area | 134.8 sq mi (349.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.8242°N, 99.8694°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
128 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 137 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 99 km | 4 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 103 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 60 km | 15 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 134 km | 76 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 111 km | 2 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 94 km | 15 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico | M3.9 | 65 km | 6 km |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 70 km | 19 km |
| Mar 17, 2003 | 3 km SE of San Pedro Limón, Mexico | M3.8 | 147 km | 39 km |
| Jul 5, 2002 | 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico | M3.8 | 87 km | 98 km |
| Sep 5, 2002 | 1 km NNW of Juárez Coronaco, Mexico | M3.8 | 149 km | 44 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 2 km WNW of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico | M3.8 | 104 km | 13 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico | M3.8 | 116 km | 8 km |
| Oct 7, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico | M3.8 | 105 km | 29 km |
| Feb 6, 2008 | 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico | M3.7 | 34 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 281 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 241 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 239 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 289 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 279 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 275 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 300 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 217 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 284 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 285 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 62 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 81 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 113 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 158 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in |
Ejido la Palma (La Palma) has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 47°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (0.4").