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Weather & Climate in Palaú, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palaú enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,421 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 70.2°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,421 ft (433 m) |
| Area | 281.5 sq mi (729.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.8924°N, 101.4235°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
24 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jun 5, 2025 | 56 km NW of Ocampo, Mexico | M4.9 | 137 km | 4 km |
| Dec 5, 1993 | 66 km NNW of Ocampo, Mexico | M4.7 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 52 km NW of Ocampo, Mexico | M4.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 58 km NW of Ocampo, Mexico | M4.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 1992 | 57 km N of Ocampo, Mexico | M3.8 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 18 km E of El Indio, Texas | M3.6 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Apr 3, 2005 | 11 km NE of Guerrero, Mexico | M3.5 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Feb 20, 2022 | 3 km S of El Indio, Texas | M3.4 | 127 km | 3 km |
| Jan 9, 2021 | 3 km WSW of El Indio, Texas | M3.3 | 125 km | 9 km |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 7 km SSE of El Indio, Texas | M3.3 | 128 km | 7 km |
| Apr 24, 2024 | 92 km N of Ocampo, Mexico | M3.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 3 km SSW of El Indio, Texas | M3.1 | 126 km | 2 km |
| Feb 27, 2021 | 6 km WNW of El Indio, Texas | M3.0 | 125 km | 9 km |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 3 km SW of El Indio, Texas | M2.7 | 126 km | 7 km |
| Apr 13, 2023 | 7 km ESE of El Indio, Texas | M2.7 | 133 km | 9 km |
| Jun 3, 2021 | 3 km E of Las Quintas Fronterizas, Texas | M2.6 | 131 km | 7 km |
| Aug 18, 2021 | 2 km WSW of El Indio, Texas | M2.6 | 126 km | 8 km |
| May 8, 2021 | 16 km ENE of El Indio, Texas | M2.6 | 145 km | 8 km |
| May 7, 2024 | 16 km ENE of El Indio, Texas | M2.6 | 145 km | 3 km |
| Jul 17, 2021 | 110 km SE of Study Butte, Texas | M2.6 | 150 km | 21 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 1 | 81 mph | 204 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 65°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in |
Palaú has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 54°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (0.4").