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Weather & Climate in El Palmito, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Palmito 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,658 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,658 ft (2,639 m) |
| Area | 69.4 sq mi (179.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.9173°N, 99.6813°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
143 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 121 km | 4 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 121 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 82 km | 15 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 147 km | 76 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 47 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 149 km | 0 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 148 km | 1 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 91 km | 15 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 89 km | 2 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico | M3.9 | 87 km | 6 km |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 92 km | 19 km |
| Oct 7, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico | M3.8 | 126 km | 29 km |
| Jul 5, 2002 | 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico | M3.8 | 105 km | 98 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico | M3.8 | 103 km | 8 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | — | 291 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 2 | 98 mph | 255 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 217 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 280 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 257 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 277 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 297 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 278 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 195 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 262 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 263 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (83 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 83 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 90 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 110 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 149 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
El Palmito has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 51°F in December to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (0.4").