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Weather & Climate in La Palma, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Palma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 53.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,274 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 69.2°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,274 ft (693 m) |
| Area | 233.8 sq mi (605.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.8776°N, 99.0625°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
52 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jan 15, 2007 | San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico | M4.3 | 111 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico | M4.2 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2007 | 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico | M4.1 | 94 km | 21 km |
| May 22, 2001 | 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.1 | 75 km | 17 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M4.1 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 30 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 48 km | 3 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 69 km | 8 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico | M4.0 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 48 km | 2 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 74 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 2011 | 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico | M4.0 | 86 km | 12 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico | M3.9 | 34 km | 16 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico | M3.7 | 30 km | 35 km |
| Feb 6, 2005 | 0 km NNE of Progreso de Alvaro Obregon, Mexico | M3.7 | 71 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 148 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 206 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 275 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 188 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 208 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 226 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 163 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 83 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 173 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 184 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (179 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
La Palma has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 63°F in December to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (0.6").