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Weather & Climate in La Palma, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Palma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 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 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 761 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.5°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Area | 224.7 sq mi (582.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.0815°N, 99.5099°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,820 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Sep 14, 1995 | 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico | M7.4 | 103 km | 23 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.8 | 145 km | 25 km |
| Oct 24, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico | M6.7 | 92 km | 21 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 132 km | 17 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 23 km | 21 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 126 km | 21 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 129 km | 23 km |
| Apr 2, 2012 | 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico | M6.0 | 148 km | 9 km |
| Dec 16, 1997 | 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico | M6.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 139 km | 23 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 77 km | 34 km |
| Nov 13, 1993 | 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico | M6.0 | 128 km | 20 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.0 | 125 km | 20 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 110 km | 57 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 9 km | 35 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 124 km | 52 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico | M5.7 | 87 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2011 | 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 101 km | 24 km |
| May 11, 1990 | 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico | M5.6 | 126 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
22 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 22 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 30 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 52 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 81 mph | 246 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 222 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 63 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 75 mph | 283 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 144 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 259 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 183 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 138 mph | 156 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 240 km |
| 2000 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 98 mph | 296 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 3 | 109 mph | 22 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 179 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 297 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 144 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 210 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 58 km |
| 1986 | Agatha | Category 1 | 75 mph | 291 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
15 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 | — | 16 km |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 126 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 46 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 52 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 53 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 78 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 16 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 30 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 103 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 13 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 30 km |
| 2002 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 52 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 52 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 12.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 10.1 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 12.4 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 12.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
La Palma has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in December to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.8") and March the driest (0.1").