Sign In Register

Weather & Climate in Las Palomas, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Las Palomas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,835 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,835 ft (2,693 m)
Area410.5 sq mi (1,063.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates19.8229°N, 100.5697°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.90"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

63 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.

Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 148 km 82 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 141 km 76 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 148 km 77 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 143 km 62 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 137 km 77 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 149 km 86 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 147 km 101 km
Sep 21, 1995 29 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.6 143 km 95 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 132 km 70 km
May 26, 2014 20 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.5 140 km 72 km
Nov 28, 1995 32 km NNE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.5 139 km 89 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 55 km 4 km
Jul 17, 2007 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico M4.3 134 km 37 km
Aug 14, 2000 23 km SSW of Carácuaro, Mexico M4.2 129 km 33 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 34 km 15 km
Oct 10, 2011 10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.2 129 km 105 km
Aug 5, 2010 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.2 148 km 50 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 42 km 15 km
May 5, 1997 23 km SSE of Turicato, Mexico M4.1 134 km 86 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 104 km 4 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

6 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 292 km
2023 Otis Category 4 98 mph 238 km
2021 Rick Category 2 104 mph 227 km
1996 Alma Category 2 104 mph 280 km
1996 Boris Category 1 92 mph 212 km
1993 Gert Category 1 75 mph 276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (58 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 58 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 117 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 124 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in
February 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in
March 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 6.4 in
July 68°F (20°C) 8.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 8.4 in
September 60°F (15°C) 6.5 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
December 53°F (12°C) 0.5 in Coldest

Las Palomas has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 53°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.9") and March the driest (0.3").

View full profile of Las Palomas, Mexico →